Roger Clements, CCP, FRICS Retired Principal
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Roger Clements, CCP, FRICS, Retired Principal
Toscano Clements Taylor, LLC, New York, New York

As of March 31, 2023, Roger Clements has officially retired.  Roger Clements is a founding principal of Toscano Clements Taylor LLC (TCT) and has 50 years of Project Management, Risk Management and Contract Claims experience. Roger is a qualified Chartered Quantity Surveyor, specializing in Contract Claims, Negotiations, Contracts, Program Management and Cost Control on behalf of Owners. His expertise, depth of knowledge and considerable experience at a senior management level has earned him a Fellowship of the prestigious Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, which is recognized worldwide as the premier professional organization for the built environment.

Roger has been responsible for many projects worldwide, but has been based in the New York area for 21 years and is fully conversant with the working practices and construction methodology in the five boroughs of New York City.

Ian Taylor Retired Principal
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Ian Taylor, Retired Principal
Toscano Clements Taylor, LLC, New York, New York

As one of the founding partners of Toscano Clements Taylor in 2007, Ian Taylor retired as Principal of the firm in 2017. His 50-plus year career included expertise in construction and cost management, and earned him a Fellowship with the London-based Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors. He spent a bulk of his early career as a quantity surveyor, where he worked on behalf of project owners across the globe to provide guidance and manage project costs through the construction lifecycle.

Dijana Fedyunina Director of Finance/HR
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Dijana Fedyunina, Director of Finance/HR
Toscano Clements Taylor, LLC, New York, New York

Dijana is a highly-experienced Finance and Business Management professional with over 15 years of experience in all financial and infrastructure-related functions, financial reporting, annual audits, managing financial control.

 

Contact Dijana at dfedyunina@tctcost.com

Nazeeya Abdulcadir Senior Project Accountant
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Nazeeya Abdulcadir, Senior Project Accountant
Toscano Clements Taylor, LLC, New York, New York

Nazeeya (Naz) Abdulcadir is a member of the TCT NYC operations team, bringing more than eight years of accounting management expertise. She has managed the financial activities for multi-million dollar construction projects in New York and throughout the world. As Senior Project Accountant, Naz is responsible for the financial management of all projects throughout the project life-cycle, billing/ invoicing, leads collections efforts, analyzes project profitability, and supports TCT Project Managers in project administration activities. Naz is a graduate of the Rutgers Business School, Newark, NJ, with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting.

Contact Naz: nabdulcadir@tctcost.com

Roxanna Calero (Roxy) Senior Project Accountant
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Roxanna Calero (Roxy), Senior Project Accountant
Toscano Clements Taylor, LLC, New York, New York

Roxanna Calero (Roxy) has joined TCT as a Senior Project Accountant. As an experienced accountant in billing, accounts payable, and accounts receivable, Roxy brings over twelve years of experience with eight years of dedicated experience within the A/E/C industry.

Jennifer Guzman AP/Payroll Manager
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Jennifer Guzman, AP/Payroll Manager
Toscano Clements Taylor, LLC, New York, New York

Jennifer Guzman is TCT’s AP/Payroll Manager. With a background of  8 years in the AEC industry, Jenn brings a wealth of experience to the table. Her responsibilities include overseeing all aspects of accounts payable and payroll, as well as providing valuable support on various HR Admin efforts. She oversees TCT’s minority certifications and other financial tasks. Please contact Jennifer here: jguzman@tctcost.com

 

Haley Jones Marketing Communications Manager
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Haley Jones, Marketing Communications Manager
Toscano Clements Taylor, LLC, New York, New York

Haley Jones, Fitwel Ambassador, has joined our marketing and business development group as the new Marketing Communications Manager. Her primary focus involves steering both internal and external communications while providing invaluable support to our marketing team on specific initiatives. With over 5 years of dedicated marketing experience within the AEC industry, Haley’s arrival brings additional expertise and strategic insight to expand TCT’s brand and reach.

 

To contact Haley, please email hjones@tctcost.com or marketing@tctcost.com.

Allison White, CPSM Senior Marketing/Proposal Coordinator
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Allison White, CPSM, Senior Marketing/Proposal Coordinator
Toscano Clements Taylor, LLC, New York, New York

Allison White joined TCT’s Huntington office as a Marketing/Proposal Coordinator in 2016. Allison has more than 2 years’ experience as a marketing professional in the A/E/C industry. In her role, Allison coordinates the proposal preparation, teaming opportunities, presentation preparation and Minority certifications as well as assists in market research for TCT’s New York, New Jersey and District of Columbia offices.

Contact: awhite@tctcost.com

Hannah Dockery Marketing Coordinator
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Hannah Dockery, Marketing Coordinator
Toscano Clements Taylor, LLC, New York, New York

Hannah Dockery has joined the TCT Marketing Department as Marketing Coordinator. She brings skills in content writing and marketing creativity, use of social media platforms, and CRM marketing database automation. Hannah is a graduate from Washington State University with a BA in Business Administration and Marketing, and BS in Psychology. She will be working with our marketing team to prepare qualification packages, coordination of social media campaigns, and assist our business manager and project managers in marketing support activities as needed.

To contact Hannah, please email her at hdockery@tctcost.com

Monique Walton Business Development Coordinator
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Monique Walton, Business Development Coordinator
Toscano Clements Taylor, LLC, Maryland

With over 30 years in the AE industry, Monique Walton brings her skills and passion for her work into her role as TCT’s Business Development Coordinator.  Monique has been a valuable asset, previously supporting cost estimate activities for WMATA Bladensburg and serving as TCT’s Employee Ambassador. As Business Development Coordinator, she works closely with marketing, project managers, and business management to develop client relationships, pursue project opportunities, and support strategic business development initiatives. She is based in our DC and Baltimore offices.

Contact: 202.417.3770 or by email at mwalton@tctcost.com

George Jordan Senior Manager of Information Technology
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George Jordan, Senior Manager of Information Technology
TCT Cost Consultants, LLC, Washington, DC

George manages TCT’s information technology and computer systems, ensuring the smooth operation of all of our software and equipment.

Noah Occhiuto Systems Administrator
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Noah Occhiuto, Systems Administrator
Toscano Clements Taylor, LLC, New York, New York

Contact Noah at  nocchiuto@tctcost.com

Linda Lee Senior Cost Estimator, Project Manager
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Linda Lee, Senior Cost Estimator, Project Manager
Toscano Clements Taylor, LLC, New York, New York

Linda Lee’s approach to cost estimating has remained steadfast through three decades: remain detail-oriented and methodical while working at a pace that puts projects on or ahead of schedule.  She pairs this approach with an array of experience, which allows her to gain an in-depth understanding of each project and has resulted in a track record of delivering successful estimates.

Linda’s technical expertise and leadership has made her one of the firm’s key estimators, and she is currently the project manager for on-call cost estimating contracts with NYU Langone Medical Center and the NYC School Construction Authority (SCA).  In addition, Linda is responsible for managing a team of estimators and utilizes her knowledge of the estimating process and software to increase her project team’s proficiency.

Contact Linda at llee@tctcost.com

Dave Halpern, PE, LEED AP Senior Cost Estimator, Project Manager
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Dave Halpern, PE, LEED AP, Senior Cost Estimator, Project Manager
TCT Cost Consultants, LLC, Washington, DC

Dave Halpern, PE, LEED AP, Project Lead Senior Cost Estimator, brings over 21 years of experience in the construction and engineering industry to TCT’s DC and NY operations. Dave has worked in the Institutional, Military, Embassies/International and Federal market sectors. Some of his experience has included working with the National Institutes of Health, US General Services Administration, National Park Service, United States Army Corps of Engineers, and he worked a Field Engineer on a Natural Gas Pipeline running from the Bronx to Huntington, NY. Dave holds a Professional Engineer license in both DC and New Jersey.

Contact Dave at dhalpern@tctcost.com

Pallav Mistry, LEED GA Senior Cost Estimator, Project Manager
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Pallav Mistry, LEED GA, Senior Cost Estimator, Project Manager
Toscano Clements Taylor, LLC, New York, New York

Pallav join TCT NYC in 2020 and has 10 years of experience in cost management for horizontal and heavy civil construction, also including ground-up construction and renovations in the greater New York area with project costs ranging from $5M to $5B. He has supervised a multi‐discipline team of estimators while managing resources and project profitability. Pallav has assisted owners and project management teams during contract negotiations and has provided change order management. He has also participated in risk assessment, mitigation and value engineering workshops. Pallav earned a Bachelor of Technology (HONS.), Civil Construction, Cept University, Ahmedabad, India.

You can reach Pallav at: pmistry@tctcost.com

Himanshu Parmar, CEP Senior Cost Estimator, Project Manager
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Himanshu Parmar, CEP, Senior Cost Estimator, Project Manager
Toscano Clements Taylor Cost Estimators, LLC, Bound Brook, New Jersey

Himanshu joined TCT’s New Jersey team in 2020, bringing over 15 years of experience providing a wide range cost management services
to a variety of public and private construction projects in New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania. He has extensive experience developing conceptual and feasibility cost model estimates, utilizing historic benchmarking information and industry experience to prepare complete early stage cost estimates, creating QA/QC models and interfacing with clients, owner’s representatives, contractors and suppliers. Himanshu manages several of the firm’s civil and infrastructure projects throughout New Jersey and New York. He earned a M.S. Civil Engineering, Rutgers University, and Bachelors of Engineering, Civil, L.E. College, India.

You can reach Himanshu at: hparmar@tctcost.com

Akshay Joshi (AJ) Senior Cost Estimator, Project Manager
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Akshay Joshi (AJ), Senior Cost Estimator, Project Manager
Toscano Clements Taylor, LLC, New York, New York

Akshay Joshi (AJ) joined TCT’s NYC operations with 10 years of project controls and cost estimation expertise. AJ holds an MScEng from Rowan University and a B.C.E. from S.P. College of Engineering, Mumbai University, India. He has a wide range of project experience throughout the Tri-State region including Public Agencies – NYCHA, DASNY, NYCDEP, MTA, and NYCEDC; Healthcare facilities such as NYC HHC; Higher Education – SUCF, Rutgers University and K-12 Schools such as NYC SCA and the Maryland Stadium Authority. He has lead project teams through concept to bid phases, including value engineering and has evaluated contractor’s bids, assisted owner during reconciliation and negotiations.

Reach AJ at ajoshi@tctcost.com

Adam Peterson, PSP Project Controls Manager
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Adam Peterson, PSP, Project Controls Manager
TCT Cost Consultants, LLC, Washington, DC

Adam Peterson recently joined the TCT DC team as Project Controls Manager.  He is an experienced project controls professional, with a focus in developing Primavera (P6) CPM project baselines, RFPs, and monthly project updates; resource and cost loading, time impact analysis, claims analysis and overall means and methods of construction. With more than eight years of expertise, Adam has worked with Project Superintendents, Project Managers, Owners, and Stakeholders, in managing a portfolio of various projects. He holds certification as an AACE Planning and Scheduling Professional (PSP), and a B.S. in Engineering – Construction Management from the University of Nebraska.

Contact Adam: apeterson@tctcost.com

Avon Wilson Senior Cost Estimator
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Avon Wilson, Senior Cost Estimator
TCT Cost Consultants, LLC, Washington, DC

We are delighted to formally introduce Avon Wilson, who joined TCT as a Senior Cost Estimator. Avon is actively engaged full-time on-site at WMATA Bladensburg, operating from our DC office. With an impressive track record spanning over 30 years in the industry, he has held managerial roles as Owner’s Representative, Construction Manager, General Contractor, Subcontractor, and Engineering Consultant, catering to both government and private sector clients.

To contact Avon, Please email awilson@tctcost.com

Kirk Knott Senior Cost Estimator, Electrical
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Kirk Knott, Senior Cost Estimator, Electrical
Toscano Clements Taylor, LLC, Maryland

Kirk Knott joined our Washington, DC office as a Senior Electrical Cost Estimator in 2019. Kirk brings to our team more than 35 years of experience with estimating and managing projects that include Electrical, Mechanical and Plumbing systems. He has knowledge and experience in construction plan review; change recommendations and evaluations; change order review/negotiations; and cost monitoring, reduction and avoidance solutions.

Contact Kirk at kknott@tctcost.com

Shaji Augustine Senior Cost Estimator, Mechanical
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Shaji Augustine, Senior Cost Estimator, Mechanical
Toscano Clements Taylor Cost Estimators, LLC, Bound Brook, New Jersey

Shaji joined the TCT New Jersey team in 2020, and is a mechanical cost estimating professional with more than 27 years of experience in the design and construction industry, out of which, the past 15 years have been in the New York/New Jersey region.  He has worked in design as well as construction stages, on various projects, having led the development of numerous cost estimates for airports, hospitals, university campuses, commercial and residential buildings, research laboratories, pharmaceutical and manufacturing plants, metro- transit projects, cogeneration plants, transportation & water tunnels, data centers, correctional facilities, aviation fuel oil projects, parks, infrastructure and utility projects. He received a Bachelors of Technology, Mechanical Engineering from TKM College of Engineering of Kerala University, India.

You can reach Shaji at: saugustine@tctcost.com

Dhaval Patel Senior Cost Estimator, Electrical
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Dhaval Patel, Senior Cost Estimator, Electrical
Toscano Clements Taylor Cost Estimators, LLC, Bound Brook, New Jersey

Dhaval joined the TCT New Jersey team in 2020 and has over 16 years of experience in the A/E/C industry developing and managing project estimates, value engineering estimates and change order estimates. He has extensive experience developing a full range of construction cost estimates from conceptual design parametric, to 100% final design and construction bid estimates, as well as construction phase change order estimates. Additionally, he has filled manager managerial roles leading and training employees to on the critical elements of electrical cost management. Dhaval earned a M.S.Electrical Engineering, Stevens Institute of Technology, Hoboken, NJ, and a Bachelor of Electrical Engineering, L.E. College – Gujarat, India.

You can reach Dhaval at: dpatel@tctcost.com

Adom Calliste, MRICS Senior Cost Estimator (PANYNJ)
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Adom Calliste, MRICS, Senior Cost Estimator (PANYNJ)
Toscano Clements Taylor, LLC, New York, New York

Adom Calliste has worked as a quantity surveyor in the real estate and construction industry for over a decade, gaining experience in various industries such as commercial, corporate real estate, residential, retail, healthcare, leisure, education, and he has worked in certain heritage sectors. He has taken on a number of roles during his career including Quantity Surveyor, Commercial Manager, Cost Manager, and Cost Consultant. During his career, Adom has been able to work independently, managing projects from their inception to completion while assisting both clients and contractors during this process. He is a firm believer in expanding his ever-growing knowledge of the industry and project management so he can deliver each project more efficiently than the last. Currently, Adom is serving as an on-site Senior Cost Estimator for the Port Authority of NY and NJ (PANYNJ).

Humberto Alzate Senior Cost Estimator, MEP
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Humberto Alzate, Senior Cost Estimator, MEP
Toscano Clements Taylor, LLC, New York, New York

With more than 20 years’ experience as a cost estimator in construction and project management services Mr. Alzate brings extensive knowledge in developing estimates from the concept phase through construction documents for all design disciplines. As a trained civil engineer, He has a background in design and advanced program / construction management.

 

Contact Humberto at halzate@tctcost.com

Michael Vatis Senior Cost Estimator, Electrical
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Michael Vatis, Senior Cost Estimator, Electrical
Toscano Clements Taylor, LLC, New York, New York

Michael Vatis is a seasoned professional with nearly 25 years of experience specializing in cost analysis, value engineering, and estimation, particularly within the domains of new construction and renovation projects. He excels in generating comprehensive take-offs and accurate pricing. Known for his ability to consistently meet deadlines and achieve project objectives with precision and efficiency, Michael possesses exceptional communication skills coupled with a keen eye for detail. He demonstrates proficiency across a wide spectrum of computer programs, including Microsoft Office suite, On-screen Takeoff , MC2, Primavera Expedition, and Building Information Modeling (BIM) software.

Javed Miandad Cost Estimator
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Javed Miandad, Cost Estimator
Toscano Clements Taylor, LLC, New York, New York

Javed has over 10 years experience in the cost estimating and management field. He has extensive experience in construction projects in both fit-out & civil engineering projects in the USA, UK, Qatar, and Sri Lanka, within a diverse range of sectors including residential, educational, industrial, and commercial projects. Javed is well-versed in post contract management such as cost reconciliation, variations, interim valuations, subcontract management, payment certificates, negotiation, and planning.

Contact Javed: jmiandad@tctcost.com

Ayich Legesse Cost Estimator
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Ayich Legesse, Cost Estimator
TCT Cost Consultants, LLC, Washington, DC

Mr. Legesse has almost 30 years of experience in the cost estimating field. He has worked in multiple softwares including Timberline Estimating Software, Screen Take-off, MC squared estimating soft ware, Success, MCACES, and Excel. Ayich has a history with quantity take off & pricing for different trades, Value Engineering and Competitive bidding & Scope development. He has managed an estimating department and Preconstruction services and has experience with
change order evaluation and negotiation.

Contact: alegesse@tctcost.com

Ying Xiao Cost Estimator/Scheduler
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Ying Xiao, Cost Estimator/Scheduler
Toscano Clements Taylor, LLC, New York, New York

To Contact Ying, Please email her at yxiao@tctcost.com

Bose Boppana, EIT, LEED GA Senior Scheduler
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Bose Boppana, EIT, LEED GA, Senior Scheduler
Toscano Clements Taylor, LLC, New York, New York

Bose Boppana is a detail-oriented, highly motivated Construction Management professional with over eleven years of experience in Project Scheduling, Planning, Construction Estimation, Project Documentation, and on-site operations. As a Project Scheduler at TCT, he possesses excellent problem-solving and time-management abilities and is adept at identifying the root cause of issues and implementing targeted solutions.

Smit Shah, CMIT Cost Estimator
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Smit Shah, CMIT, Cost Estimator
Toscano Clements Taylor, LLC, New York, New York

Smit Shah’s responsibilities as one of TCT’s Associate Cost Estimators include reviewing contracts, evaluating and procuring quotes, attending and presenting at site meetings, and producing detailed estimates for projects at various stages of design.

Mr. Shah is a resourceful, result-driven estimator with a zest of solving complex problems and willing to translate design, project management skills into application, contributing to project completion taking into consideration cost and schedule constraints.

Contact by email at sshah@tctcost.com

Marina Malinskaya Cost Estimator
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Marina Malinskaya, Cost Estimator
Toscano Clements Taylor, LLC, New York, New York

Marina is a Commercial, Industrial, and Residential Cost Estimator with estimation and engineering expertise in building renovation and construction projects. In her career, Marina has been responsible for takeoffs for interior and exterior trades, site development, and value engineering activities. Additional duties include providing cost estimating services for New York City’s Office of Management & Budget Hurricane Sandy Recovery Projects, as part of an on-call contract. Under this contract there were a wide variety of repair projects for municipal, commercial, and recreational buildings, which included work on parks, waterfront buildings, offices, fire and police stations, plazas, museums, and aquariums that were damaged by the storm. Scopes of work have included total building replacement, flood walls, coastal remediation and mitigation, emergency communication equipment, and foundation construction for the elevation of buildings.

Ed Marquez Cost Estimator, MEP
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Ed Marquez, Cost Estimator, MEP
Toscano Clements Taylor, LLC, New York, New York

Edmundo (Ed) Marquez joined the TCT DC team in December 2021 as a Mechanical Cost Estimator.  He brings more than 16 years of HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection design engineering and cost estimating on projects for public agencies such as NYC School Construction Authority, Dormitory Authority of the State of New York, NYC Housing Authority, and NYC Health & Hospitals.  Ed holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Mapua Institute of Technology, Manila Philippines.

Contact Ed: emarquez@tctcost.com

Tetyana Chernenko Cost Estimator (LIRR)
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Tetyana Chernenko, Cost Estimator (LIRR)
Toscano Clements Taylor, LLC, New York, New York

Tetyana is a construction/mechanical estimator with more than 10 years of experience in a broad range of projects, and 25 years of Construction Industry experience. She also has significant experience in managing construction projects on-site and will be working on site at LIRR and can be contacted via email at tchernenko@tctcost.com

Vikram Poonacha, CMIT Cost Estimator
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Vikram Poonacha, CMIT, Cost Estimator
Toscano Clements Taylor, LLC, New York, New York

Vikram Kokkale Poonacha is an experienced Cost Estimator with a background in Construction Management and four years of professional experience in the industry. With a comprehensive background in high-rise Commercial, Multi-story Residential, and Infrastructure construction, Vikram is passionate about utilizing his expertise in construction management to drive successful project outcomes. Key skills include cost estimation, project planning and coordination, budget analysis and forecasting, risk management, team leadership and collaboration, communication and interpersonal skills, and attention to detail and accuracy.

Smitha Renjel Dileep Kumar Cost Estimator, Electrical
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Smitha Renjel Dileep Kumar, Cost Estimator, Electrical
Toscano Clements Taylor, LLC, New York, New York

Smitha Renjel Dileep Kumar is an Electrical Cost Estimator located in our NYC office. A recent graduate of Arizona State University with a Masters in Electrical Engineering, Smitha brings a wealth of knowledge and enthusiasm to our dynamic team.

Akshay Bharatam Cost Estimator
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Akshay Bharatam, Cost Estimator
TCT Cost Consultants, LLC, Washington, DC

We are excited to welcome Akshay Bharatam to TCT’s DC office.. As a recent graduate from Texas A&M University with a Masters in Construction Management, Akshay brings a fresh perspective to our team. His prior experiences include time as a Project Management Intern and as an Estimating Intern.

Abhishek Jadimath Cost Estimator
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Abhishek Jadimath, Cost Estimator
Toscano Clements Taylor, LLC, New York, New York

Abhishek Jadimath is a Cost Estimator based out of TCT’s New York City office. Abhishek graduated from Arizona State University, where he earned his Masters in Construction Management and Technology. With his background in the construction field, Abhishek is a valuable asset to our team.

Vernae Jones-Seals, MBA Consulting Chief Financial Officer
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Vernae Jones-Seals, MBA, Consulting Chief Financial Officer
TCT Cost Consultants, LLC, Washington, DC

Vernae works in collaboration with Executives, Senior Team Leaders and Program Managers to provide strategic financial leadership and oversight.

Stroodle Office Greeter
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Stroodle, Office Greeter
TCT Cost Consultants, LLC, Washington, DC

Stroodle is a founding member of Toscano Clements Taylor and currently works part-time in our Long Island office as a greeter. Her responsibilities include keeping track of visitors, The UPS Guy, and making announcements.

In her free time, she enjoys long naps in the sun, short walks in her stylish jacket, and scavenger hunts.

New York
Toscano Clements Taylor, LLC 1 Penn Plaza, Suite 4415
New York, NY 10119
917.388.3535 631.392.1399
Washington, DC
TCT Cost Consultants, LLC 1730 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Suite 350
Washington, DC, 20006
202.315.8944 202.315.1915
New Jersey
Toscano Clements Taylor Cost Estimators, LLC 305 East High Street
Bound Brook, NJ 08805
732.627.0007 732.627.0017
Maryland
Toscano Clements Taylor, LLC 400 East Pratt Street, #807C
Baltimore, MD 21202
202.315.8944 202.315.1915
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