Mediator Resume

Martin Industrial LLC - Managing Partner

Consultant - Construction Management; Industrial Property Development and Management

Arbitrator and Mediator, 1981-Present; President/Vice President/Project Manager/Estimating, George C. Martin, Inc., 1960-1982; Adjunct Professor and Co-founder, Construction Management Program, Civil Engineering Department, and School of Architecture, The Catholic University of America, 1976-Present; President, Construction Management Inc. of Virginia, 1973-2010.

Highly accomplished construction, development and mediation professional with over 60 years of expertise in construction management, industrial property development, and dispute resolution. Proven track record as a leader, educator, and innovator in the construction industry. Extensive experience as an arbitrator and mediator in high-stakes construction disputes. Recognized authority in construction management and alternative dispute resolution (ADR) with a history of impactful contributions to professional organizations and academic programs. Core Competencies • Construction Management & Consulting • Industrial Property Development • General Contracting • Project Management & Estimating • Arbitration & Mediation (ADR) • Claims Recovery & Dispute Resolution • Academic Program Development • Leadership & Team Management Arbitrator and Mediator American Arbitration Association | 1981 – Present • Successfully mediated and arbitrated over 70 cases involving owner/contractor, architect/owner, architect/engineer, and contractor/subcontractor disputes. • Projects covered commercial, residential, industrial, and institutional sectors. • Recognized by the American Arbitration Association (AAA) as a qualified and effective neutral in construction-related disputes. Adjunct Professor and Co-Founder Construction Management Program, Civil Engineering Department, & School of Architecture, Catholic University of America | 1976 – 2010 • Co-founded the Construction Management Program, mentoring aspiring construction professionals. • Delivered advanced coursework on construction techniques, project management, and dispute resolution. President Construction Management Inc. of Virginia | 1973 – 2010 • Founded and led a premier construction management firm specializing in comprehensive project oversight and consulting services. • Directed diverse projects including shopping centers, churches, schools, industrial facilities, and government institutions. • Transitioned focus from general contracting to construction management, establishing a reputation for excellence in project execution and client satisfaction. • Collaborated with utility companies, private owners, and institutions, including a 20-year partnership with Pepco. • Spearheaded claims recovery, adversarial proceedings, and mediation effort. President/Vice President/Project Manager/Estimator George C. Martin, Inc. | 1960 – 1982 • Managed a variety of high-profile projects, overseeing all aspects from estimating and design to construction and completion. • Played a key role in expanding the firm's capabilities and securing new business opportunities.

Served as mediator in approximately 70 disputes of which approximately 50% were between general contractor and owner; 35% between general contractor and sub-contractor; 15% between owner and architect. The disputes were primarily commercial/institutional and residential ranging in value from $20,000.00 to $2,000,000.00. ADR Training & Certifications Completed extensive training with the American Arbitration Association (AAA), including: • Advanced Mediator and Arbitrator Workshops • Construction Arbitration Strategies and Tactics • Mediation Influence and Settlement Techniques • Faculty Member for AAA Arbitrator and Mediator Training Programs

Over 60% of disputes involved "for cause" terminations where both the merits of whether the termination was proper as well as performance issues were important considerations. Almost all cases have had issues of "failure to pay" and/or "failure to correct deficient work" and/or "failure to complete." Approximately 25% of cases have had issues of alleged, "design errors." Several cases involved conducting site visitations to review conditions related to the dispute.

Catholic University of America School of Engineering & Architecture (BArch -1959)

Former General Contractor: Washington, D.C.; Delaware; Maryland; Virginia

Construction Management Association of America; Associated General Contractors of America (Washington D.C. Chapter, Past member, Past President); International Mediation Institute (IMI) Certified Mediator.

• Contributed to industry-standard documents for the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC), including revisions to the General Conditions of the Contract for Construction (AIA-AGC). • Frequent speaker on construction management and ADR topics at national conferences. • Distinguished Guest Lecturer, Mississippi State University – Building Construction Science

Hourly Rate: $400.00 Daily Rate: Not provided Study Rate: $400.00/hr Cancellation: Not provided Cancellation Period: Not provided Comment: Cancellation Policy: No charge for cancellation, however, a charge for study and conference calls to notice date are charged at the hourly rate.

English

United States of America

Garrett Park, Maryland