James G. Zack, Jr., CCM, CFCC, FFA, FAACE, FRICS, PMP, is the Executive Director of the Navigant Construction Forum – the construction industry’s global resource for thought leadership and best practices on avoidance and resolution of construction project disputes globally.  

Formerly, Executive Director, Corporate Claims Management for Fluor Corporation, a $24 billion/year EPC with offices and projects worldwide.  

Previous to that, Vice President of PinnacleOne and Executive Director, PinnacleOne Institute and Senior Construction Claims Consultant with CH2M HILL, Inc.

With 40+ years of experience working on construction projects he is a recognized expert in mitigation, analysis and resolution or defense of construction claims.  

Mr. Zack has made construction claims presentations and been involved with claims throughout the United States, Australia, Canada, Egypt, Chile, China, England, Guatemala, Germany, India, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Mexico, Peru, Saudi Arabia, Slovenia, South Africa, Tatarstan, The Netherlands, The Philippines, Trinidad and Tobago and Venezuela. He has been involved in more than 5,000 claims and has been designated as an expert witness in mediation, arbitration and litigation.  

Mr. Zack is a Fellow of AACE International and the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). Mr. Zack is a Certified Forensic Claims Consultant, a Certified Construction Manager and a Project Management Professional.  

Mr. Zack is a nationally known author, speaker and trainer concerning the management, mitigation and resolution of construction claims on public works projects.