Mr. Versage has over twenty-five years experience in the construction industry providing services as a General Contractor, Construction Manager, Owner's Representative, Defect Expert, and Forensic Analyst. Over the years, he has progressed from journeyman level carpenter, to field engineer to senior project manager, and ultimately division manager. He has been responsible for all phases of the work, providing services including estimating, scheduling, contract negotiations, field management, subcontractor coordination, project cost accounting, and project close-out. As a senior consultant, Mr. Versage has provided services as an expert on issues involving defects, valuation and standard of care for the past seven years and has provided expert testimony in Arizona andCalifornia on a variety of cases.
Mr. Versage has a sound and practical knowledge of standard trade practices and customs for both general contractors and trades, having worked extensively in Arizona and California on residential, commercial and engineering projects. He has also completed projects in Utah, Nevada, Texas, Wyoming, and Georgia. Mr. Versage has been recognized as a qualifying party for residential and commercial general contracting in Arizona, California, and Nevada.
As a member of Sage Associates, Mr. Versage is actively involved in construction investigations, claims analyses, valuation, and litigation support for a variety of residential, commercial, and engineering projects. His role typically includes defect investigation and analysis, evaluation of contractor/subcontractor performances, contract evaluations, project cost analysis, preparation of cost to complete/repair estimates, affirmative claims preparation, and contract completion methodology. He is especially adept at rapid assessment and evaluation of troubled projects, quickly assessing exposure and formulating solutions to meet all parties' obligations while minimizing risk. His project management experience, as well as estimating and scheduling skills, provides the necessary tools to "jump into the fray" and lead the parties to resolution. He has also provided expert testimony and is qualified to render opinions on a wide variety of construction matters.
EDUCATION
Arizona State University, Bachelor of Science - Construction Management
LICENSES
- Qualifying Party - Arizona Class B General Contractor License
- Qualifying Party - Arizona Residential Contractor License
- Qualifying Party - California C-1 General Contractor License
- Qualifying Party - Nevada General Contractor License
