Forensic Project Controls & Delay Analysis Expert
Hamed Hendizadeh
M. Eng., P.Eng.
Expert in Construction Delay, Cost Overruns, and Project Controls Disputes
Credentials & Certifications
Academic Degrees
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M.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering
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B.Sc. in Industrial Engineering
Professional Licenses
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Professional Engineer (P.Eng.), Alberta, Canada
Jurisdictions
Available for Expert Testimony and Litigation Support across Canada and International Projects
Forensic Expertise
Hamed provides forensic project controls and construction advisory services focused on the evaluation of project performance, delays, cost overruns, and change management in large-scale infrastructure and energy projects. He supports attorneys, contractors, owners, and insurers in complex construction disputes by delivering clear, data-driven, and defensible opinions grounded in project controls analysis and industry best practices.
His work focuses on delay analysis, cost evaluation, and the assessment of project execution, including schedule development, change orders, and contractor performance. Hamed is experienced in identifying root causes of project overruns and distinguishing between contractor-driven, owner-driven, and external impacts.
His areas of expertise include:
Construction delay analysis and critical path evaluation
Cost overruns, budgeting, and financial performance assessment
Change order analysis and entitlement evaluation
Earned value management (EVM) and project performance tracking
Schedule development, baseline review, and forensic schedule analysis
Risk analysis, what-if scenario modeling, and forecasting
Project controls systems, reporting, and compliance
Litigation support
& Testimony
Hamed has extensive experience supporting legal counsel and project stakeholders through all phases of dispute resolution, including project documentation review, delay and cost analysis, and preparation of expert-level findings. He is recognized for his ability to interpret complex project data and communicate findings clearly for legal teams and decision-makers.
His litigation support experience includes:
Construction delay and disruption claims
Cost overrun and budget dispute analysis
Differing Site Condition (DSC) claims (schedule and cost impacts)
Change order and contract entitlement disputes
Contractor performance and productivity claims
Mediation, arbitration, and expert consultation
Commonly Litigated Construction Issues
Hamed is frequently retained on matters involving:
Delay & Schedule Disputes
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Critical path delays and time impact analysis (TIA)
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Acceleration, disruption, and productivity loss claims
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Contractor vs. owner responsibility for delays
Cost Overruns & Financial Disputes
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Budget overruns and cost escalation
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Earned value and progress misrepresentation
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Evaluation of contractor cost claims
Change Orders & Claims
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Change order justification and entitlement
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Scope growth and contract interpretation disputes
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Evaluation of cumulative impacts
Differing Site Conditions (DSC)
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Schedule and cost impacts of unforeseen site conditions
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Integration with geotechnical and environmental findings
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Risk allocation and contractual responsibility
Large Infrastructure & Energy Projects
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Pipeline construction delays and cost claims
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EPC and owner-side project controls disputes
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Regulatory and approval-related project impacts
Professional Profile
Hamed Hendizadeh has over 20 years of experience in project controls, construction management, and engineering across major infrastructure and energy projects. His experience includes leadership roles with companies such as Wood, TC Energy, Kinder Morgan, and the Government of Alberta, contributing to large-scale projects including pipelines and energy developments.
He has worked across all project phases—from planning and FEED to construction—developing baseline schedules, cost estimates, and execution strategies, and analyzing project performance under real-world conditions. His expertise includes advanced tools such as Primavera P6, PRISM, and risk analysis software to support detailed forensic evaluations.
Forensic Expertise
Hamed provides forensic project controls and construction advisory services focused on the evaluation of project performance, delays, cost overruns, and change management in large-scale infrastructure and energy projects. He supports attorneys, contractors, owners, and insurers in complex construction disputes by delivering clear, data-driven, and defensible opinions grounded in project controls analysis and industry best practices.
His work focuses on delay analysis, cost evaluation, and the assessment of project execution, including schedule development, change orders, and contractor performance. Hamed is experienced in identifying root causes of project overruns and distinguishing between contractor-driven, owner-driven, and external impacts.
His areas of expertise include:
Construction delay analysis and critical path evaluation
Cost overruns, budgeting, and financial performance assessment
Change order analysis and entitlement evaluation
Earned value management (EVM) and project performance tracking
Schedule development, baseline review, and forensic schedule analysis
Risk analysis, what-if scenario modeling, and forecasting
Project controls systems, reporting, and compliance
Litigation support
& Testimony
Hamed has extensive experience supporting legal counsel and project stakeholders through all phases of dispute resolution, including project documentation review, delay and cost analysis, and preparation of expert-level findings. He is recognized for his ability to interpret complex project data and communicate findings clearly for legal teams and decision-makers.
His litigation support experience includes:
Construction delay and disruption claims
Cost overrun and budget dispute analysis
Differing Site Condition (DSC) claims (schedule and cost impacts)
Change order and contract entitlement disputes
Contractor performance and productivity claims
Mediation, arbitration, and expert consultation