Colonel (Ret.) Robert Carpenter

Colonel (Ret.) Robert Carpenter, P.E., CGC is a construction and federal infrastructure expert specializing in engineering quality control and program oversight. With a career spanning construction project management, federal procurement, and disaster recovery operations, he brings a strategic framework to litigation work involving complex infrastructure and regulatory compliance. His work centers on investigating construction standards of care, assessing compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulations, and evaluating whether FEMA Public Assistance program requirements have been met.

Mr. Carpenter has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across Florida, Virginia, and Puerto Rico, involving federal construction standards, disaster recovery operations, and USACE infrastructure projects. His MS in Civil Engineering from Stanford University, along with certifications such as LEED and his licenses as a Professional Engineer in multiple jurisdictions, reinforce his ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. He is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of responsibility in disputes involving federal procurement and infrastructure projects.