Maryam Mirhadi, Ph.D., PMP

Specialties and Experience

Specialties:

 Construction management, standard of care analysis, construction defects, planning and Critical Path Method (CPM) scheduling, construction fraud, loss of productivity, damages analysis, and construction safety or personal injury claims.

Other Areas of Specialty:

 Industrial engineering, forensic schedule and delay analysis, OSHA compliance, slip and fall investigations, construction inspections, and productivity loss evaluation.

Education:

 Ph.D. in Construction Management, University of Florida; M.Sc. in Industrial Engineering, Sharif University of Technology.

Years in Practice:

 Since 2003

Professional Licenses and Certifications

  • Project Management Professional (PMP) certified by Project Management Institute (PMI), highlighting advanced project management skills.
  • Risk Management Professional (PMI-RMP) certified by Project Management Institute (PMI), highlighting advanced project risk management skills.
  • Planning and Scheduling Professional (PSP) certified by AACE International, with specialized knowledge in construction management, cost engineering and scheduling analysis.

Additional Information

Dr. Maryam Mirhadi is a Principal Consultant at Adroit Consultants, LLC, and a recognized expert in construction claims and disputes. She leads a dynamic consulting practice focused on construction claim analysis, including construction delay analysis, loss of productivity, scope changes, construction defect evaluation, and fraud investigations.

With hands-on experience working on large-scale and mega construction projects both in the United States and internationally, Dr. Mirhadi has become a sought-after construction claims expert. She is well-versed in investigating and preparing detailed claim documentation and analysis for complex construction disputes.

As a seasoned construction expert witness, Dr. Mirhadi has served as a consulting expert across multiple jurisdictions. She has been retained in numerous high-stakes cases and has earned a strong reputation for delivering clear, credible, and well-supported testimony under cross-examination.

Organizations

  • Principal Consultant with Adroit Consultants, LLC

Publications

  • Recommended Practice PS-19: Linear Scheduling Method (LSM), AACE International (Association for the Advancement of Cost Engineering), currently under review.
  • Recommended Practice 91R-16: Schedule Development, AACE International, published October 2017.
  • Recommended Practice 92R-17: Analyzing Near-Critical Paths, AACE International, published October 2017.
  • Recommended Practice 89R-16: Management Summary Schedule, AACE International, published October 2017.
  • Construction of Manufactured Homes: Understanding the Hazards and Risks — Terouhid, Mirhadi, and Kibert (2017), published in Professional Safety: Journal of the American Society of Safety Engineers.
  • Safety Concerns Related to the Construction of Modular and Pre-Manufactured Buildings — Mirhadi, Terouhid, Kibert, and Hakim (2015), published in the International Journal of Injury Control and Safety Promotion, Taylor & Francis. DOI:10.1080/17457300.2015.1047865