Mr. Fertitta is a Managing Director with Secretariat Advisors, LLC and has over 30 years in the construction industry with extensive experience working with owners, owner agents, architects, engineers, contractors and subcontractors by resolving potential project pitfalls that may adversely affect performance on large complex commercial projects. He continually produces positive results for project stakeholders with his broad experience and his unique view of project issues during all phases of the construction process. His insightful strategies assist clients by identifying and avoiding potential project risks, complying with severe contract requirements, exploring efficient construction sequences, and preparing persuasive analyses.
Mr. Fertitta’s construction experience has included leadership positions responsible for project management, cost estimating and fieldwork coordination. Examples of his project experience include private and municipal projects such as embassies, schools, rail and rail stations, office buildings, co-generation plants, industrial facilities, military facilities, condominiums, wastewater treatment plants, prisons and courthouses. has provided scheduling related services such as preparation of CPM Schedules, critical path analyses demonstrating delay, disruption, and acceleration, and resolving issues involving contract terminations.
Mr. Fertitta has been identified as an independent expert on matters of delay and disruption on construction disputes and has appeared in mediation/settlement negotiations, state and federal court, the Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals, and the Civilian Board of Contract Appeals. Mr. Fertitta has been recognized as a top construction expert by Who’s Who Legal.
“He has a knack for distilling complicated schedules and damages into a readily understood, and persuasive, narrative”
“He is calm under pressure and very detail oriented”