The Independent Advantage
Two engagement models: continuous leadership for new projects, or focused intervention for projects that have gone off track.
Both are structured around a framework I've refined over decades of capital project work (see Operating Framework).
The framework provides the structure and discipline for robust governance, but it adapts to each project's sector, scale, contractual setup, and operational reality supporting the builder's delivery while protecting the owner's investment.
Large Firms
When you compare a large firm's fee to mine, you're not comparing the same product. Their fee funds a delivery team, a brand, a business development function, and a corporate structure.
The person who wins the work is rarely the person who does it. Mine funds one person doing the work the person you're sitting with.
I was a senior project director at Arcadis, seconded to the Sri Lankan government, the same role, same seniority, now without the corporate layer.
You get direct, senior-level accountability without the corporate overhead.
Engagement
1. End-to-End Project Leadership
Ideal for owners, investors and builders needing strategic direction from inception through handover.
In this model, I provide continuous senior leadership, establishing the delivery framework and maintaining rigorous oversight of program, cost, quality, and risk. My role is to ensure the project is properly structured, effectively managed, and aligned with your business objectives throughout its lifecycle.
2. Independent Intervention & Recovery
Ideal for projects experiencing delays, cost overruns, or loss of control.
When projects go off-track, standard management often fails. I provide focused, independent intervention to establish facts, isolate root causes, and implement practical corrective actions.
This is not just advisory; it is hands-on leadership directed at restoring management control, removing obstacles, and bringing performance back to an acceptable level.
Professional Fee Structure
Note: These fees reflect a senior-level, independent perspective. They are proposed ranges based on typical scope and commitment levels.
Option A: Long-Term Project Directorship USD $20,000 – 30,000 per month
Indicative fee for substantial ongoing appointment (approx. 10–15 days/month).
Includes full lifecycle leadership from inception, planning, and execution through commissioning and delivery. For full time dedication fees are negotiated based on total commitment.
Option B: Independent Project Intervention $2,000 – 3,000 per day
Indicative daily professional rate.
Ideal for short-term diagnostics, problem isolation, recovery planning, and immediate crisis stabilization.
Option C: Recovery & Stabilization Oversight $12,000 – 20,000 per month
Indicative monthly fee depending on commitment.
Continued oversight following initial intervention, focusing on sustaining improvements, enforcing delivery discipline, and ensuring long-term stability.
Call to discuss.
Basis of Fees
These are indicative professional fee ranges rather than fixed market rates.
Final pricing will be agreed upon based on:
Project scale and complexity
Required time commitment and availability
Level of delegated authority
Professional exposure and liability
Other factors
Exclusions & Reimbursables
Taxes: GST, withholding tax, and other applicable taxes are excluded from the quoted fees.
Expenses: Travel, accommodation, local transport, and reasonable out-of-pocket expenses are billed separately at cost.
Statutory Costs: Visa, work permit, immigration fees, and government levies are borne by the Client.