Akshaya Iyer, PSP
Vice President
Firm: Peritia Partners Location: Austin, TX
Education: • BE in Civil Engineering, Businayana Mukundadas Sreenivasaiah (BMS) College of Engineering • MS in Civil Engineering (Emphasis in Construction Engineering and Project Management), The University of Texas at Austin Accomplishments/Projects: • Residences at the Allen (Houston, TX) – facilitated effective communication and collaboration among key stakeholders to develop a robust baseline schedule for the $454 million mixed-use development, performed time impact analysis to prove delays, and assisted client in successfully negotiating time extensions. • LSU Health and Sciences Center (New Orleans, LA) – developed and coordinated planning and scheduling for the renovation of five buildings and the addition of seven bridges and an eight-story tower, performed forensic delay analysis after the project was completed to negotiate time extensions and offset liquidated damages that were assessed. Professional/Public Service: • Austin Chapter of Associated General Contractors, Diversity & Inclusion Initiative • American Bar Association, Forum on Construction Law, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee • Society of Women Engineers, Austin Section, Past Treasurer, Past Webmaster •
Akshaya Iyer’s construction career began in her home coun - try of India before she moved to the United States and earned her graduate degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Texas at Austin. At the age of 27, Akshaya co-founded Peritia Partners, a construction consulting firm with experts who have advised over $130 billion in projects in construc- tion management, project controls, and construction dispute resolution. She has more than 10 years of experience in construction management, project scheduling and serving as an expert witness during construction litigation across private and government sectors – advising over a billion dollars in projects. Akshaya is driven to continuously develop her skills and knowledge and possesses a rare ability to communicate and work effectively with owners, developers, construction attorneys, general contractors, and subcontractors.
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