Suzanne B. Montgomery, P.E., CGC, CXLT

Background

Ms. Suzanne Montgomery holds B.S. and M.S. degrees in Chemical Engineering, an M.E. degree in Civil Engineering, and an M.B.A.  She has extensive knowledge in facilities planning, contract administration, and construction management.  She is a registered professional engineer in Oregon, Washington, California, Idaho, and Florida.

Throughout her career, Ms. Montgomery has performed and supervised the design and construction of new facilities of all varieties, modifications to existing structures, and damage repairs from the initial client contact through the completion of construction.  She has coordinated the efforts of architects and engineers to produce concise, constructible design concepts and accurate cost estimates, construction drawings, and specifications.

She has broad experience and knowledge in general construction, equipment management, water well operations, and quarry operations.  Her expertise includes residential, commercial, and federal government design, construction, maintenance, repair, and forensic analysis of roadways, airfields, and walkways.  This also includes failure analysis, operation and maintenance evaluation, and standard of care investigation of construction equipment such as excavators, pump trucks, and drilling equipment.

Ms. Montgomery conducts forensic investigations of construction defects involving roofing systems, building envelopes, waterproofing, structural failures, and foundations.  She evaluates commercial and residential property damage to determine the cause, origin, and extent of damage, as well as the recommended scope of repairs.  She is also a certified XL Tribometrist and has performed slip resistance index testing and building code compliance assessments in relation to personal injury claims.