Anthony Gonzales

About Anthony Gonzales

Award winning executive with over 25 years of experience on over 200 project assignments totaling in excess of $30 Billion worth of construction across 15 countries. Advises fortune 500 companies and top 250 ENR contractors on strategic planning, operations, best practices, risk identification and avoidance. Specialties: Strategic PlanningProject PlanningRisk ManagementProgram ManagementLitigation SupportExpert Witness TestimonyCritical Path Method SchedulingSchedule Delay AnalysisConstruction Cost EstimatingConstruction ClaimsQuantification of DamagesDefect Evaluation & AnalysisConstruction Management TrainingSpecifically, Mr. Gonzales focuses on the following:Develops, monitors, and analyzes effective construction processes and project control systems. Provides proactive and forensic construction services involving planning, cost estimating, scheduling, productivity, risk analysis and management, construction claims analysis, quantification, and preparation for complex engineering and construction projects. Participates and/or testifies in mediation, litigation, and arbitration proceedings and been recognized as an expert in his respective fields.Lead over 50 national and international industry seminars, conferences and/or presentationsAuthored over 20 white papers, articles and/or presentationsLecturer at The University of Texas at Austin in the Department of Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering Industry Recognition: University of Texas at Austin, Engineering News Record (ENR), AACE International, PM College of Scheduling, Austin Under 40 Winner, and State Bar of Texas Construction Law Section

Experience

1. Managing Principal

   Spire Consulting Group, LLC

   Apr 2006 — Present

   As Managing Principal, I set the firm’s strategic vision, drive growth, and ensure that our culture thrives as we scale. I am committed to helping clients deliver their most complex construction projects with confidence and provide my expertise to avoid disputes where possible and resolve them effectively when they arise.Key areas of leadership and impact- Firm Growth & Client Engagement: Manage service offerings in Construction Advisory, Project Controls, Project Management, and Dispute Resolution to meet evolving client needs and market opportunities- Dispute Resolution & Avoidance: Guide clients in minimizing claims, proactively identifying risks, and embedding controls that prevent conflicts before they surface- Claims Analysis & Expert Testimony: Lead the evaluation and preparation of claims involving schedule delays, acceleration, productivity loss, changes, and defects and provide expert witness testimony in mediation, arbitration, and litigation- Strategic Advisory: Deliver management consulting in business improvement, capital planning, risk frameworks, and governance to strengthen decision-making and accountability- Training & Thought Leadership: Develop curriculum and deliver training programs nationally and internationally, advancing best practices in project controls, claims, and dispute resolution.

Education

• Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management

  Master of Business Administration (MBA)

• The University of Texas at Austin

  Bachelor of Science in Architectural Engineering, Department of Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering

• The University of Texas at Austin

  Master of Science in Civil Engineering, Department of Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering