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Richard MAHER
Professional Licenses
Professional Engineer (PE) Project Management Professional (PMP) LEED Accredited Professional Massachusetts Certified Public Purchasing Official (MCPPO) Massachusetts Construction Supervisor License (CSL) OSHA 30 Certification
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Change Order Analysis Claims Evaluation & Preparation Construction Defects Contract Administration / Breach of Contract Cost and Estimation Analysis CPM Schedule / Delay Analysis Damages Quantification Expert Witness Testimony Litigation Support Productivity Analysis Below Grade Bid-Prep Concrete Panels Construction Engineering & Science Construction Lender Consulting Construction Site Analysis & Supervision/Inspections Construction/Project Management Cost Estimation Curtain Wall & Window Wall Demolition Green Roof Masonry Metal Panel Owner's Rep Pavement Precast Risk Management / Claims Avoidance Scheduling & Project Controls Stucco Troubled Project Turnaround Tunneling Unitized / Pre-Fabricated Building Assemblies Geotechnical Engineering Civil Engineering Disaster Recovery Earthquake Hydro-electric Nuclear Power / Energy Progress Analysis Project Management / Construction Consulting Project Management Professional (PMP) Project Planning/Project Controls Risk Management Schedule & Delay Analysis Schedule Preparation / Maintenance / Integration Scheduling / Critical Path (CPM) Troubled Project Management & Turnaround Safety / OSHA LEED Chilled Water Cooling Drainage (Foundation and Roof) HVAC Hydro-electric MEP Systems/Equipment
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Alternative Dispute Resolution Commercial Disputes CPM Schedule Delay Analysis Delay Causation Analysis Expert Witness Testimony Labor Productivity Analysis Litigation Support Quantification of Damages Change Order Analysis, Preparation & Negotiation Cost & Cash Flow Budgeting & Monitoring Independent Monitoring Reporting & Forecasting OPM Planning & Scheduling Services Project Close-Out Assistance Project Controls Project Cost Review & Analysis Project Risk Analysis Schedule & Contract Management Troubled Project Evaluation & Turnaround
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Mr. Maher has over 29 years of practical project management experience. He has performed numerous analyses and evaluations on project types and issues ranging from mid-sized private developments to complex multi-billion-dollar capital project engagements, acting as contractor, subcontractor, independent project inspector, and owner’s representative. His forensic analysis services span all stages of project development, from preliminary planning through final closeout including:
- Root Cause and Investigative Analysis
- Project Management Assessments
- Scheduling and Productivity Analysis
- Cost Estimating and Damage Analysis
- Technical Expertise – Civil and Construction
Facilities and structures where he has applied his expertise include:
- Commercial & Residential Structures
- Energy Related Facilities
- Biopharmaceutical Facilities
- Transportation Facilities and Structures
Rich provides expert witness testimony in the area of schedule delay and damages. Testimony settings include depositions, mediations, and arbitrations. In addition, he is methodical in providing consultant support during active engineering and construction.
Professional Experience
25+ Years in Industry
Richard Maher is a Senior Managing Director at SOCOTEC and started with the company in 2022. Prior to his current position, Mr. Maher was previously employed at J.S. Held, LLC, McDermott International Ltd, and PMA Consultants, LLC.
Qualifications
Education
- Master of Science in Civil Engineering – Northeastern University – 2007
- Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering – University of Massachusetts – 1993
Practice Areas
- Dispute Resolution
- Project Advisory
- Project Controls
- Process Improvement
- Forensic Schedule Delay Analysis
- Scope Changes & Cost Control
- Civil Construction (Vertical & Horizontal)
- Litigation Support
Professional Affiliations
- ASCE 67-17 Schedule Delay Analysis, Committee Member 2022
- Boston Society of Civil Engineers Section of ASCE, President 2019-2020
- Northeastern University CEAO, President 2011-2013
- ABA, Affiliated Professional
- AACEi, Member
- ASCE, Member
- PMI, Member
Professional Registrations
- Professional Engineer (PE), Civil, Massachusetts
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- LEED Accredited Professional (LEED AP)
- Unrestricted Construction Supervisor License (CSL), Massachusetts
- Massachusetts Certified Public Purchasing Official (MCPPO)
- Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)
- OSHA 30-Hour Construction, Voice Authentication
- MBTA Right of Way Training (ROW)
- Primavera Project Management and Scheduling P6 Pro
Testimony Forums & Venues
- American Arbitration Association (AAA)
- Pending: Massachusetts Superior Court
- Pending: Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals
Professional Licenses
Professional Engineer (PE) Project Management Professional (PMP) LEED Accredited Professional Massachusetts Certified Public Purchasing Official (MCPPO) Massachusetts Construction Supervisor License (CSL) OSHA 30 Certification
+ See more Expertise
Change Order Analysis Claims Evaluation & Preparation Construction Defects Contract Administration / Breach of Contract Cost and Estimation Analysis CPM Schedule / Delay Analysis Damages Quantification Expert Witness Testimony Litigation Support Productivity Analysis Below Grade Bid-Prep Concrete Panels Construction Engineering & Science Construction Lender Consulting Construction Site Analysis & Supervision/Inspections Construction/Project Management Cost Estimation Curtain Wall & Window Wall Demolition Green Roof Masonry Metal Panel Owner's Rep Pavement Precast Risk Management / Claims Avoidance Scheduling & Project Controls Stucco Troubled Project Turnaround Tunneling Unitized / Pre-Fabricated Building Assemblies Geotechnical Engineering Civil Engineering Disaster Recovery Earthquake Hydro-electric Nuclear Power / Energy Progress Analysis Project Management / Construction Consulting Project Management Professional (PMP) Project Planning/Project Controls Risk Management Schedule & Delay Analysis Schedule Preparation / Maintenance / Integration Scheduling / Critical Path (CPM) Troubled Project Management & Turnaround Safety / OSHA LEED Chilled Water Cooling Drainage (Foundation and Roof) HVAC Hydro-electric MEP Systems/Equipment
+ See more Services
Alternative Dispute Resolution Commercial Disputes CPM Schedule Delay Analysis Delay Causation Analysis Expert Witness Testimony Labor Productivity Analysis Litigation Support Quantification of Damages Change Order Analysis, Preparation & Negotiation Cost & Cash Flow Budgeting & Monitoring Independent Monitoring Reporting & Forecasting OPM Planning & Scheduling Services Project Close-Out Assistance Project Controls Project Cost Review & Analysis Project Risk Analysis Schedule & Contract Management Troubled Project Evaluation & Turnaround
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