Ms. Tombros has extensive knowledge of the construction process, CPM scheduling, delay and issue analysis, and project management and project controls. With over 25 years in the construction industry, she has utilized her extensive knowledge to analyze construction delays, impacts and inefficiencies, and related damages.
Ms. Tombros’ has worked directly with clients to solve complex construction management and claim resolution problems and has participated in all aspects of claim preparation and resolution, including report writing, development of negotiation and mediation strategies, as well as all phases of litigation. Ms. Tombros has co-authored a number of reports addressing construction delays and labor productivity, the use of the “Measured Mile” method for calculating inefficiencies, offered expert testimony in deposition relative to labor inefficiency, participated in mediation proceedings, provided discovery support, and prepared affidavits regarding technical findings. She also advised, provided expert testimony, and presented in top-level negotiation and mediation meetings for resolution of multi-million dollars disputes. She has managed one of Exponent’s largest projects, utilizing her organizational and managerial skills to coordinate Exponent’s multi-disciplinary personnel across the country to provide the client a timely, comprehensive, and robust deliverable.
As part of her construction analysis efforts, Ms. Tombros has developed a number of unique construction and litigation related databases and software. These data systems are used individually or in combination to recreate, examine, and analyze the construction process, including: cost and productivity analyses, CPM analysis, failure investigation, development of daily specific as-built schedules, as well as various data mining and extracting processes. Ms. Tombros has developed several data and project controls management pro-active systems to address specific project management and client needs. She has also provided assistance to both contractors and owners in evaluating and refining their current data management and controls systems to maximize their ability to collect, coordinate, and interrelate the construction process.