Electrical engineering, construction operations, and National Electrical Code compliance inform this construction management expert witness’s analysis of electrical construction practices and project execution, supported by over 10 years of experience. Their work in dispute-related matters involves evaluating electrical construction practices, cost estimating, and project execution processes where questions arise regarding scope, quality control, and adherence to applicable codes and specifications. The expert holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering. Credentials include contractor licensing through the Contractors State License Board, NFPA 70E certification, and completion of OSHA 30-hour training. They have also passed Master Electrician and Electrical Journeyman licensing examinations.

The expert’s experience encompasses electrical contracting and estimating, project estimation, and cost estimate review analysis, along with means and methods evaluation and electrical quality control. Their work includes assessing equipment conditions, estimating repairs or replacement, and supporting construction planning through on-site strategy development to address electrical system challenges. Project involvement includes large-scale infrastructure and public-sector construction, such as electrical system upgrades at Los Angeles International Airport and coordination with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers on hospital construction, where compliance with technical specifications and standards was required to meet LEED performance criteria. Responsibilities have also included review of engineering submittals and shop drawings, coordination of RFIs, and inspection of installation performance across multiple trades.

Additional experience includes construction scheduling, subcontracting, contract management, and job order contracting, including the evaluation of change orders and cost control measures. The expert has overseen field operations involving safety practices, electrical inspections, and power distribution systems and has supported coordination of electrical, mechanical, and civil components on complex projects. They are bilingual in English and Spanish, supporting communication across diverse construction teams.