Jacob P. Hammond, CST
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Biography
As an associate director for Interface Consulting, Jacob Hammond provides forensic analysis and assessment of engineering and construction claims and disputes and presents findings through the development of complex spreadsheets, charts, and demonstrative graphics. Utilizing his technical aptitude and design capabilities, he specializes in evaluating schedule delays, disruptions, and acceleration and the damages associated with these impacts, and creating high-caliber, persuasive graphics and demonstrative evidence. These illustrations are used in presentations, claims, expert reports, and dispute resolution forums and are integral to successful outcomes during negotiations, mediation, arbitration, and litigation. Mr. Hammond also extends his graphical and technical skills to Interface’s marketing team to improve the firm’s website and develop marketing materials for digital and social media initiatives.
Work History
Interface Consulting – A B. Riley Company
Associate Director
- Assists owners and contractors and their counsel with the resolution of complex construction disputes involving scheduling delays and cost overruns
- Analyzes project documentation for claims and disputes focusing on the assessment of schedule delays
- Performs forensic schedule analysis using CPM scheduling and other industry-recognized methodologies
- Develops graphics and demonstrative evidence for use in work products, dispute resolution forums, litigation, and arbitration
- Provides marketing research, assists with strategy development, and designs materials for the company’s marketing initiatives and advertising programs
- Coordinates company website by publishing content, maintaining continuity of themes, designing layout, streamlining navigation, and increasing online presence to potential clients
Office of Congressman Will Hurd (TX-23)
Congressional Intern
Trinity University
Student Researcher
Credentials
- BA – International Political Science
Trinity University, Texas
- Certified Scheduling Technician
AACE International
Professional Affiliations
- Associate Member – Associated Builders & Contractors (ABC)
- Member – Association for the Advancement of Cost Engineering (AACE) International
Expert Areas
- CPM Schedule Delay Analysis
- Demonstrative Graphics Preparation
- Document Management
- Discovery Assistance
- Graphic Design
- Litigation & Arbitration Support
Expertise
- Develops graphics and demonstrative evidence for use in work products, dispute resolution forums, litigations, and arbitrations
- Provides marketing research, assists with strategy development, and designs marketing materials for the company’s digital and social media initiatives and advertising programs
- Coordinates company website by publishing content, maintaining continuity of themes, designing layout, streamlining navigation, and increasing online presence to potential clients
- Shoshone-Bannock Tribes Casino Expansion Phase II
- Yale Street Market Retail Complex
- Bayport Container Terminal – Land Development Preparation South of Port Road
- Blue Creek Ranch Turf Runway
- Port of Houston Barbours Cut Container Terminal & Bayport Ship Channel Improvements
- Port of Long Beach Fireboats Vigilance & Protector
- Walter Coelacanth Field Platform at Ewing Bank Block 834
- Huntsman Iron Oxide Pigments Production Plant
- INEOS Olefins-2 Debottlenecking Project
- Wacker Polysilicon Plant (Poly 11)
- The Chesapeake and Access Pipeline Projects
- Agilon Energy Victoria Port Power II & Agilon Energy Victoria City Power Plants
- Energia Costa Azul LNG & Regasification Plant
Buildings & Facilities
Shoshone-Bannock Tribes Casino Expansion Phase II
Evaluated contractor requests for information (RFIs) to determine adequacy of owner-provided design. Assisted with developing an animated “measles” chart to show the extent of contractor RFIs and owner changes and demonstrated that the owner’s design was not sufficient to construct the facility. Client achieved a favorable arbitration outcome.
Yale Street Market Retail Complex
Evaluated schedule delays and construction issues on a commercial shopping center. Developed demonstrative graphics to illustrate that client was not responsible for schedule delays.
Transportation & Infrastructure
Bayport Container Terminal Land Development Preparation South of Port Road
Analyzed labor productivity data and schedule delays on an earthwork and drainage infrastructure project. Developed demonstrative graphics for mediation that allowed client to achieve a favorable settlement.
Power & Energy
Agilon Energy Victoria Port Power II & Agilon Energy Victoria City Power Plants
Assisted with the evaluation of payment issues, schedule delays, and contract termination procedures on two Texas power plant projects. Developed demonstrative graphics to illustrate owner responsibility for schedule delays.