Jesse Ormond

Partner Attorney Strategist Construction and Design @Sokol Larkin

Portland, OR, US

Contract Negotiation and Project Delivery: Extensive experience in construction contract formation and negotiation. Representative work includes contract structure for projects in the multi-million-dollar revenue tier with various delivery methods and within diverse industry sectors. Counsels on project delivery selection and contract bases (design-bid-build, design-build, CM/GC, P3, EPC), together with related solicitation and contract administration processes.• Arbitration, Litigation, Claim Management and ADR: Extensive experience in construction arbitration, litigation, mediation, and alternative dispute resolution. Representative matters include several multi-million-dollar construction arbitrations and trials throughout the Pacific Northwest and Intermountain West. Advises on contract administration and project execution processes for distressed projects that balance short-term design / construction issues with long-term relationships and project delivery.• Relationships and Industry Contributions: Network includes professionals within construction industry communities, including professionals from public and private owners, general contractors, specialty subcontractors, manufacturers, suppliers, sureties, design professionals, specialty consultants, and related disciplines. Routinely presents at construction claim and risk management seminars. Contributes to publications on public-works procurement, construction damages, construction claims, and suretyship.