Michael Peloso

About Michael Peloso

Project controls/construction claims expert with twenty (20) years of success. Responsible for directing multiple schedules and claims teams on projects in excess of $100M in aggregate annual volume with a focus on large and complex civil construction projects in and around greater Boston. Working collaboratively with stakeholders on public, semi-public, and private owners, including MassDOT, MBTA, Massport, Eversource, Boston College, and others on projects ranging up to $500M in value. Unique areas of expertise include leveraging software and organizational skills to methodically reduce broad issues into understandable material, fostering a high level of contractual compliance of myself and other team members, clearly communicating the often complex changes that arise in construction, and educating team members on best practices through both one-on-one mentorship and formal group training sessions.To reach me on these topics please contact me directly through LinkedIn messaging or via m•••••••@outlook.com.

Experience

1. Associate Director

   J.S. Held LLC

   Sep 2021 — Present · Boston, MA, US

   Associate Director in the Construction Advisory Services group specializing in utility, concrete, and infrastructure construction - including commercial management, claims analysis, schedule development and updating, schedule delay analysis, delay and disruption damages assessment, and cost analysis- Provided forensic delay analysis and standard of care evaluation for $25B+ nuclear power facility - Maintained schedule and provide construction advisory services for $170M+ biopharmaceutical facility - Authored schedule execution plan for $500M+ mixed use development- Developed time entitlement analysis for differing site condition / permitting on urban utility project - Provided forensic schedule delay analyses on $250M+ light rail projects in greater Boston area- Maintained schedule and supported delay analysis for $37.5M bridge project J.S. Held is a global consulting firm providing specialized technical, scientific, financial, and advisory services. Our team brings together years of unrivaled expertise and unparalleled service to deliver comprehensive solutions to our clients.

Education

• Northeastern University

  BS, Mechanical Engineering

  1996 — 2001

Skills

• Negotiation
• Change Management
• Claim
• Time Management
• Construction Management
• Construction
• Change Orders
• Contract Management
• Subcontracting
• Contract Negotiation
• Project Management
• Process Scheduler
• Budgets
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Office
• Project Estimation
• Proposal Writing
• Software Deployment
• Training
• Business Process Improvement
• Policies & Procedures Development
• Insurance