Contract & Claims Consulting

Strategic FIDIC Claims
& Dispute Resolutionfor Major Infrastructure Projects

15+ years of international experience helping contractors, subcontractors, employers, and engineers navigate FIDIC contracts, extension of time claims, forensic delay analysis, and commercial dispute resolution on multi-billion-dollar infrastructure projects worldwide.

15+
Years Experience
$5B+
Project Portfolio
1,225 km
Railway Projects
$300M+
Claims Secured
What I Offer

Core Services

Specialist advisory tailored to the specific needs of each party in a construction contract, from notice preparation to arbitration support.

FIDIC Claims Preparation

Full-service preparation and substantiation of EOT, variation, and compensation claims — from contractual notice through to final claim submission.

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  • EOT claims and concurrent delay analysis
  • Variation and change order assessment
  • Force majeure & employer risk events
  • Time-bar compliance and notice management
  • Claim narrative and evidential packaging

Forensic Delay Analysis

Independent, evidence-driven critical path analysis that establishes delay causation and quantum — defensible in negotiation, DAB, or international arbitration.

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  • Baseline vs. as-built critical path analysis
  • Delay event identification and quantification
  • Multi-source data verification
  • Cause-and-effect analysis
  • Expert report preparation for arbitration

Contract Administration

Proactive management of your contractual position — notices, compliance, and correspondence — so you never lose an entitlement to a procedural lapse.

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  • Notice register and correspondence tracking
  • FIDIC compliance monitoring
  • Variation instruction processing
  • Monthly progress payment administration
  • Commercial risk and entitlement review
Background

About Selçuk Zeybek

Contract and Planning Manager with 15+ years of international experience in contract administration, commercial management, and dispute avoidance on multi-billion-dollar railway and infrastructure projects across four continents.

Currently serving as Senior Claims Specialist & Planning Manager at Yapı Merkezi, managing a portfolio of four concurrent railway projects totalling 1,225 km and over $5 billion in combined value — securing more than $300M in entitled variations and EOT approvals through evidence-based substantiation.

Career spanning landmark projects in Turkey, Ethiopia (431 km Awash-Kombolcha-Hara Gebaya Railway), Tanzania (205 km Dar Es Salaam–Morogoro Standard Gauge Railway), Georgia, and Libya — including forensic delay and disruption analysis for international arbitration proceedings in collaboration with HKA and ICM.

Qualifications & Certifications

  • Associate Member, ICCP
  • FIDIC Contract Specialist
  • Advanced Claims Practitioner
  • Expert Delay Analysis Certified
  • BSc Civil Engineering, Yıldız Technical University
  • Primavera P6 Advanced Certificate

Technical Expertise

Primavera P6TILOSMicrosoft ProjectFIDIC Yellow BookFIDIC Red BookFIDIC Silver BookForensic Delay AnalysisMeasured MileEarned Value ManagementSchedule Risk Analysis
Clients

Who I Work With

Advisory services for every party in the construction contract chain — from major contractors to specialist subcontractors and independent engineers.

Main Contractors & JVs

Navigate complex FIDIC contracts, prepare winning EOT and variation claims, and protect your commercial position throughout the project lifecycle against Employer or Engineer challenges.

Subcontractors

Understand your contractual rights under the subcontract, document your entitlements thoroughly, and pursue legitimate claims against main contractors through structured evidence.

Employers & Owners

Assess contractor claims critically and objectively, manage your contractual obligations under FIDIC, and resolve emerging disputes cost-effectively before they escalate.

Engineers & Consultancies

Expert planning and delay analysis support for programme assessment, EOT determinations, and forensic schedule investigations requiring rigorous analytical standards.

Get in Touch

Ready to Discuss
Your Project?

Whether you have an active claim, an approaching time-bar deadline, a programme dispute, or simply need an expert second opinion — get in touch for a confidential initial discussion.

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Typically responds within 24 hours
Phone / WhatsApp
+90 532 708 2088
Location
Istanbul, Türkiye

Available for: Project-based consulting, retainer arrangements, expert report preparation, and arbitration support engagements.