Who we are
Established in 2014, Adroit Consultants, LLC is a consulting firm that provides project management, construction management, construction claims, value engineering (VE), and expert services as well as training services to a broad client base.
With its pool of competent and well-educated professionals, Adroit delivers value-added solutions that are effective and economically viable. Our primary resource is our competent and well-educated professionals who have extensive experience in managing a broad range of projects including construction, IT, transit, gas, petrochemical, and other industrial projects. Our competent professionals have added value to our clients’ projects through all phases of projects.
As a multi-disciplined consulting firm, Adroit serves a variety of industries and project types and a broad client base. Our skillful professionals and our strategic alliance with other firms and key practitioners in our fields of practice allow us to provide world-class services to our clients.
Adroit is a DBE and WBE certified firm by the Empire State the State of New Jersey. Download our Brochure or the Capability Statement.
our Consulting team
Maryam Mirhadi, Ph.D., PMP
Construction Project Management
Project Scheduling and Control
Value Engineering and Analysis
With a Ph.D. in construction management, Maryam is currently the CEO and Principal Consultant with Adroit. She has served as a project management consultant since 2004. Her areas of specialty include construction project management, project scheduling and control, construction forensic claims, litigation support, project risk management, and value engineering and analysis. Maryam is the author of three AACE International recommended practices (RPs) that are used as guidelines with valuable reference information by practitioners around the globe. She has been examined and certified by Project Management Institute (PMI) as a Project Management Professional (PMP) and Risk Management Professional (PMI-RMP), by the Association for the Advancement of Cost Engineering (AACE International) as a Planning and Scheduling Professional (PSP), and by SAVE International as a Value Methodology Associate (VMA). Maryam was a recipient of the 2018 AACE International Technical Excellence Award.
Amin Terouhid, Ph.D., PE
Construction Project Management
Construction Claims
Value Engineering and Analysis
With a Ph.D. in construction management, Amin is Adroit’s Principal Consultant. He is a recognized expert with extensive experience since 2003. His practice is focused on construction project management, construction forensic claims, and value engineering. He is the author of five AACE International recommended practices (RPs) that are used as guidelines with valuable reference information by practitioners around the globe. He is a Professional Engineer (P.E.) in the states of New Jersey, New York, and Texas and has been examined and certified by Project Management Institute (PMI) as a Project Management Professional (PMP) and Risk Management Professional (PMI-RMP), by the Association for the Advancement of Cost Engineering (AACE International) as a Planning and Scheduling Professional (PSP) and a Decision and Risk Management Professional (DRMP), and by SAVE International as a Certified Value Specialist (CVS). Amin was a recipient of the 2018 AACE International Technical Excellence Award.
Allen Hamilton
Senior Consultant
Allen is the Principal of Project Management Associates LLC and has over 30 years of experience in the project management and cost management of construction projects. He retired from ExxonMobil Research and Engineering Co. and is a widely regarded subject matter expert on cost management including estimating, cost control and cost analysis. He is past national president of the Association for the Advancement of Cost Engineering (AACE Intl.) and past chair of the International Cost Engineering Council. He is cited in Who’s Who in Science and Engineering. He has a wide variety of papers and publications on cost management.
Les Thomas
VE/VA Team Coordinator
Les has more than 30 years of experience in performing Value Analysis/Value Engineering studies worldwide. He is a forward-thinking and creative solution crafter who has a proven track record of solving unique and complex engineering and construction challenges. He has in-depth knowledge of and successful experience in a wide range of construction projects including waste and water treatment projects, buildings, and correctional facilities. He has been examined and certified by SAVE International as a Certified Value Specialist (CVS). Les has served as the Executive Director of the SAVE International Certification Board and Board Member.
Technical Excellence Award
Adroit’s competent consultants are recognized experts in their fields. They have not only been successful in implementing projects but also they have proven their expertise in publishing industry studies and guidelines. The recognition for our expertise and respect in our field of practice culminated in 2018 when AACE International, one of the globally-recognized professional associations in fields of project management, cost engineering, and construction claims, elected two of Adroit’s principal consultants, Dr. Maryam Mirhadi, PMP and Dr. Amin Terouhid, PE, PMP as the recipients of the AACE 2018 Technical Excellence award (find out more here). In addition, most of our experts hold one or more of the following professional certifications from the Project Management Institute (PMI) or AACE International:
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Planning and Scheduling Professional (PSP)
- Decision and Risk Management Professional (DRMP)
Our Values
Adroit is committed to delivering excellence by maintaining the highest standards of quality, professionalism, and ethics for consulting services. We believe in demonstrating a “commitment to delivery” attitude that is shaped by our experience, expertise, and professionalism. Adroit wisely breaks down complex problems into more manageable and smaller issues that can be resolved in an effective fashion.
Adroit assists its clients in successful implementation of their projects through practical business knowledge and relevant experience. Our client-focused culture and dedication to deliver effective solutions earn us respect and provide us with the opportunity to offer services that will delight clients and satisfy their needs.