Andrew Smith

Biography

A Managing Director of Dharam Consulting Andrew has over 25 years’ experience in the construction industry working in all the main sectors with an emphasis in Commercial, Cultural and Education projects. Prior to the formation of Dharam Consulting he led the New York office for Davis Langdon AECOM. His expertise includes managing teams and projects from conception to completion including providing early phase cost modeling and cost planning as well as leading the cost management process though all phases of a construction project. He has been involved in all aspects of preconstruction and on-site cost management in his career, advising clients on procurement methodology, leading contractor negotiations, and reconciliation processes for major projects in the USA and UK.  

Andrew is a cost consultant who always performs at the highest level, achieving trusted advisor status with all of his clients. He is an experienced practitioner of the early project alignment process which includes close examination of a client’s expectations around program, quality and cost, He is skilled in facilitating the process of client and design team collaboration, enabling stakeholders to make informed decisions regarding project budget and risk tolerance.