
Derek Graham
Derek Graham based in Cold Spring, New York. 26 years of experience with specialization in CPM Scheduling, Construction Management, Forensics and Analysis. Has testified 3 times and deposed 10 times.
About
Graham's qualifications are further bolstered by his professional certifications, including an OSHA 30 certification and a Certified Acumen Fuse Professional designation. These certifications demonstrate his commitment to safety and proficiency in utilizing industry-standard project management software tools.
Throughout his extensive career spanning over two decades, Graham has held senior positions at reputable construction firms, such as RepOne Project Controls, Cumming Corp., Pavarini McGovern, Pizzarotti-LLC, and Clark Construction Corp. In these roles, he has gained invaluable experience in managing complex construction projects, including residential, commercial, hospitality, and infrastructure developments. Notably, Graham has been involved in high-profile projects such as the Palace Theater Preservation/Doubletree Hotel, the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel Rehabilitation, and various MTA capital construction projects.
Graham's expertise extends beyond project management, as he has also served as an expert witness in product defect and delay/disruption claim litigation since 2009. This experience has honed his ability to analyze and communicate complex technical information in a legal setting. Furthermore, Graham has authored a publication titled "Managing Residential Construction: Strategies and Solutions," published by McGraw Hill Technical Book Group in 2006, solidifying his reputation as a thought leader in the industry.
Specialties
Work Experience
Construction developer schedule oversight management
Life Science developer new and retrofit labs and offices
Led CPM Scheduling program for TSX: Palace Theater Preservation/Doubletree Hotel, 1568 Broadway, NY, Mixed-Use theater lift, restoration, and podium
On-site senior scheduling manager
Generated and tracked complex projects using Primavera 6 and Acumen Fuse
Pioneered P6 CPM scheduling and oversight program for transit capital construction consultant, department manager
Chief Estimator/Senior Project Manager for luxury residential general contractor
Facilitated and maintained multiple high-end residential, hospitality, office, commercial, retail, and museum clients
Education
Honors and Dean's List