Driving Certainty Across Complex Capital Programs
Founded in 2015, Aguirre Project Resources LLC (APR) provides integrated estimating, scheduling, cost management, analytics, and program controls services for large-scale programs across the public and private sectors.
As an SBA 8(a) firm with SBE certifications nationwide, APR is committed to expanding opportunity while delivering measurable results. We cultivate top talent, apply advanced tools and data-driven methodologies, and partner with our clients to deliver clarity, confidence, and performance at every stage of the project lifecycle.
OUR VISION
To be industry leaders advising decision-makers in delivering projects on schedule, with value-driven costs, and through digital transformation that enables sustainable, environmentally responsible operations.
OUR MISSION
To provide independent, data-driven insight across cost, schedule, and risk—enabling owners to make confident, defensible decisions in complex capital environments.
OUR GOALS
We integrate estimating, scheduling, analytics, and risk into a unified, data-driven framework—enabling owners to rapidly evaluate alternatives, manage uncertainty, improve cost transparency, and adapt procurement and negotiation strategies in real time.
Through independent validation, advanced analytics, and clear executive reporting, we empower leadership to make informed, confident capital investment decisions while maintaining operational continuity, long-term program affordability, and the flexibility to respond to change.
APR LEADERSHIP
The APR team brings deep experience delivering integrated project controls, analytics, and advisory services across major capital and complex infrastructure programs nationwide. Since 2015, APR professionals have served as trusted advisors to senior leadership and stakeholders—helping navigate complex delivery environments to achieve increased capacity with scalable resources.
Across these programs, APR provides comprehensive services including cost estimating and management, schedule development and analysis, advanced analytics, digital program platforms, risk and claims evaluation, and document control. Our experience spans facility renovations and major expansions, with a consistent focus on strengthening cost and schedule certainty, enabling proactive risk mitigation, and delivering decision-ready insights that enhance program performance.
APR augments its core team with specialized subject matter experts (SMEs) to address complex and evolving program needs. These experts bring advanced capabilities in Primavera P6 scheduling, Contruent/CostOS estimating, and Power BI dashboard development—supporting integrated planning, controls, and Digital Tower reporting.
Charles Aguirre, C.E.P.
Managing Member
Charles Aguirre, CEP, EIT – Principal-in-Charge
About Charles
Charles Aguirre is the Founder and Principal-in-Charge of Aguirre Project Resources (APR), bringing more than 40 years of experience delivering complex capital programs and over 35 years specializing in program controls for large-scale infrastructure. Since founding APR in 2015, he has established the firm as a trusted advisor to owners and executive leadership—providing independent validation, advanced analytics, and data-driven insight to support confident decision-making.
Charles is recognized for aligning cost, schedule, and risk strategies with real-world operational performance. His leadership emphasizes defensible estimating, risk-informed forecasting, and the integration of digital tools such as 4D/5D BIM and advanced analytics to enhance program certainty and performance.
Relevant Experience
Charles has supported major capital programs at leading airports and complex infrastructure environments across the United States, including DFW, LAX, MIA, IAH, and others.
At Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, he serves in a senior advisory role under the Program Controls and Analytic Services contract, providing full lifecycle estimating, cost management, analytics, and scheduling support across capital development programs. His work includes independent cost validation, change order evaluation, value engineering, benchmarking, and life-cycle cost analysis, as well as direct advisory support to executive leadership on program controls strategy and procurement decisions.
He has also led efforts advancing digital transformation initiatives, including expansion of Digital Tower capabilities, development of real-time executive dashboards, and integration of predictive analytics and BIM-enabled estimating. His contributions have resulted in improved cost reliability, enhanced forecasting accuracy, and significant program savings across multi-billion-dollar capital portfolios.
Certifications
• Certified Estimating Professional (CEP), AACE
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT)
• B.S., Ocean Engineering, Texas A&M University
Brandon Reisinger, C.E.P.
Managing Director
Brandon Reisinger, Managing Director
About Brandon
Brandon Reisinger is Chief Estimator at Aguirre Project Resources (APR) and a Certified Estimating Professional (CEP) with over 20 years of experience delivering cost planning, independent estimates, and predictive cost modeling for complex aviation and infrastructure programs. He leads multi-disciplinary estimating teams and is known for translating evolving design into clear, defensible, and data-driven budgets that support executive decision-making.
Brandon specializes in developing scalable estimating workflows, implementing rigorous QA/QC frameworks, and aligning cost strategies with schedule and operational constraints. His work emphasizes precision, transparency, and consistency across all phases of project development—from early planning through construction documents.
Relevant Experience
Brandon has supported major aviation capital programs across the United States, including DFW, Austin, Atlanta, Miami, and Richmond International Airports, delivering estimating leadership on projects ranging from $100M to over $1B.
Across multiple programs, Brandon has led estimate development from ROM through 100% construction documents, supporting CMAR delivery, stakeholder negotiations, and value engineering processes. He has extensive experience aligning cost models with WBS structures, validating benchmark data, and developing risk, contingency, and escalation frameworks that improve cost certainty and forecasting reliability.
His portfolio includes campus-wide infrastructure programs, terminal expansions, interconnectors, and major support facilities—often delivered under active airport operations with significant phasing, security, and logistical constraints.
Certifications
- Certified Estimating Professional (CEP), AACE
Larry Harrod, CPE
Estimating SME
Larry Harrod, Estimating SME
About Larry
Larry Harrod, CPE, is Chief Estimator at Aguirre Project Resources (APR), bringing over 40 years of experience in aviation cost estimating and program controls, including more than three decades supporting complex airport capital programs. He leads APR’s aviation estimating practice, providing independent cost validation, risk-based estimating, and executive-level cost advisory across large-scale infrastructure programs.
Larry is recognized for his disciplined, risk-informed approach to estimating—leveraging industry benchmarks, market intelligence, and advanced analytics to develop defensible cost models that support confident decision-making.
Relevant Experience
Larry has supported major aviation programs nationwide, including DFW, DEN, IAH, ATL, DCA, and TPA, delivering estimating leadership across all phases of project development.
At Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, he serves as a senior leader within the Controls & Analytics estimating team, supporting multi-billion-dollar capital programs under DFW Forward. His work includes independent cost estimating, scope validation, change order review, and negotiation support—ensuring cost transparency, alignment, and defensibility across complex projects.
Larry has played a key role in major infrastructure and terminal-related programs, including roadway, airfield, and facility developments, where he provides peer review, QA/QC oversight, and risk-based cost analysis from early planning through final bid. His expertise includes aligning scope across stakeholders, validating unit pricing against market conditions, and refining estimates to reflect evolving project risks and conditions.
He also serves as a subject matter expert in estimating governance and Unifier-based workflows, supporting structured cost review processes, RFE management, and consistent delivery of accurate, transparent cost information to program leadership.
Certifications & Affiliations
• B.S., Construction Management, Pittsburg State University
Frank Jones
Estimating SME
Frank Jones, Estimating SME
About Frank
Frank Jones is a Chief Estimator at Aguirre Project Resources (APR), bringing over 30 years of experience leading estimating and preconstruction efforts across major infrastructure and aviation programs. He is a seasoned construction executive known for delivering high-confidence cost models, developing winning pursuit strategies, and leading large-scale estimating teams on complex capital projects.
Frank specializes in aligning cost, schedule, and constructability considerations to produce market-driven, defensible estimates—supporting informed decision-making across design-build, progressive design-build, and hard-bid delivery environments.
Relevant Experience
Frank has supported major aviation and infrastructure programs nationwide, including multi-billion-dollar airport developments, heavy civil projects, and complex design-build pursuits.
At Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, he has contributed to the Terminal F Program, supporting cost and schedule efforts through planning, design, and procurement phases. His work includes GMP development, contractor negotiations, and budget validation across both design-build and design-bid-build components—helping establish defensible cost positions for large-scale capital investments.
Throughout his career, Frank has led estimating efforts on projects up to $4B, directing multi-disciplinary teams and developing pricing strategies that align with market conditions, technical requirements, and project risks. His experience includes heavy highway, bridge, airfield, and federal infrastructure programs, where he has consistently delivered high-quality estimates and achieved strong success rates in competitive pursuits.
He brings deep expertise in constructability review, risk and contract evaluation, and technical scope analysis—ensuring estimates reflect real-world conditions and support successful project delivery.
Certifications & Affiliations
- Primavera P6 Certified
- HCSS HeavyBid / HeavyJob
- Contruent 5D BIM
- B.S., Construction Design and Engineering, Texas Tech University
Venkata Vamsi Emani, PE, PMP, LEED GA
5D BIM Estimating SME
Vamsi Emani, 5D BIM Estimating SME
About Vamsi
Vamsi Emani, PE, PMP, LEED AP, is Cheif Estimator at Aguirre Project Resources (APR), bringing over 16 years of experience delivering cost estimating and preconstruction leadership across major aviation and infrastructure programs. A licensed Professional Engineer, he combines civil engineering expertise with advanced estimating methodologies to develop accurate, data-driven cost models that support decision-making from early planning through construction.
Vamsi is recognized for his expertise in 4D/5D BIM and model-based estimating, integrating design, schedule, and cost data to improve budget accuracy, enhance transparency, and strengthen program controls.
Relevant Experience
Vamsi has supported major airport capital programs across the United States, including DFW, LAX, MIA, SFO, DEN, RDU, BNA, and others, delivering estimating leadership on projects ranging from $13M to over $600M.
For APR’s airport client portfolio, he serves as a Lead Estimator supporting terminal modernization programs, providing rapid cost analysis, estimating support, and coordination between field teams and program leadership. His work emphasizes responsiveness, accuracy, and alignment with evolving program needs.
Across multiple programs, Vamsi has led conceptual through detailed estimating efforts for terminal expansions, concourse developments, airfield improvements, and landside infrastructure. His experience includes CMAR and design-build environments, where he supports cost modeling, bid strategy development, change order evaluation, and contractor pricing validation.
He applies BIM-driven estimating, systems analysis, and data-focused cost planning to enhance forecasting reliability and support defensible decision-making across complex capital programs.
Certifications & Affiliations
- Professional Engineer (PE), New York
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- LEED Accredited Professional (LEED AP)
- M.S., Construction Engineering, Arizona State University
B.S., Civil Engineering, Osmania University
Mike Reining, CEP
Estimating SME
Edward Mike Reining, Estimating SME
About Mike
Mike Reining, CEP, LEED AP, is Chief Estimator at Aguirre Project Resources (APR), bringing over 25 years of experience in project controls and cost management across large-scale aviation and public-sector capital programs. He specializes in estimate governance, contractor pricing validation, and cost control strategies that drive transparency, accountability, and budget certainty.
Mike is known for integrating BIM-enabled estimating, advanced analytics, and risk-informed cost modeling to support defensible decision-making. His work focuses on aligning cost, scope, and delivery strategies within complex, active operational environments.
Relevant Experience
Mike has supported major capital programs at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, leading estimating efforts on projects ranging from $140M to over $4B within highly complex, phased construction environments.
At DFW, he serves as a lead estimator on terminal modernization and infrastructure programs, directing estimating activities from concept through procurement. His work includes BIM-based quantity validation, CMAR/GMP reconciliation, change order analysis, and contractor pricing evaluation—ensuring alignment with program cost standards and strengthening the Airport’s negotiating position.
Mike has played a key role in large-scale terminal redevelopment programs, including Terminal C Phases 1A, 2, and 3, where his structured approach to cost validation and reconciliation contributed to significant cost savings and improved budget reliability. He consistently applies data-driven methodologies, benchmark validation, and risk quantification to enhance cost certainty across multi-billion-dollar capital portfolios.
His experience spans terminal expansions, airfield infrastructure, and support facilities—delivered under active airport operations with complex phasing, stakeholder coordination, and regulatory requirements.
Certifications & Affiliations
- Certified Estimating Professional (CEP), AACE
- LEED Accredited Professional (LEED AP)
- B.S., Construction Science, Texas A&M University
Christopher Watson
Managing Director
Christopher Watson, Managing Director
About Christopher
Christopher Watson is Director of Digital Innovation at Aguirre Project Resources (APR), bringing more than 25 years of experience delivering advanced project controls, cost estimating, and data-driven analytics solutions for complex capital programs. He specializes in integrating cost, schedule, risk, and performance data into unified digital environments that enable real-time insight and informed executive decision-making.
Christopher is a recognized leader in digital transformation, with deep expertise in 4D/5D BIM, enterprise analytics platforms, and model-based controls. His work focuses on enhancing transparency, improving forecasting accuracy, and strengthening data-driven oversight across large-scale infrastructure programs.
Relevant Experience
Christopher has supported major aviation capital programs across the United States, including DFW, LAX, IAH, AUS, ATL, MIA, and others—leading the development and implementation of 5D BIM, Digital Tower and advanced analytics solutions.
For many clients, he serves as a Digital Innovation leader and solution architect, advancing enterprise analytics capabilities within the Controls & Analytics environments. He has led the development of tools such as the Job Order Contracting (JOC) validation platform, which automates estimate reconciliation and improves pricing transparency, consistency, and efficiency across high-volume capital delivery programs.
Christopher has also played a key role in implementing and optimizing estimating platforms, including Contruent and RSMeans-based cost libraries, where he leads large-scale data validation, localization, and market calibration efforts. His work leverages statistical analysis, market intelligence, and predictive modeling to improve cost accuracy, strengthen defensibility in negotiations, and enhance forecasting reliability.
In addition, he has contributed to Digital Tower development at Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA), designing data architectures, Power BI dashboards, and integrated analytics platforms that provide near real-time visibility into asset condition and capital program performance.
Certifications & Affiliations
- Cornell University Tradition Fellow
- Member, AACE, PMI, ICEAA, CMAA, CSI, ISACA, IIBA
Robert Akin Ajuwon
Risk and Claims SME
Robert Akin Ajuwon, Risk and Claims SME
About Akin
Akin Ajuwon, M.Sc., PMP, is Risk and Claims Lead at Aguirre Project Resources (APR), bringing nearly 20 years of experience in project controls, scheduling, and claims analysis across complex infrastructure, aviation, and public sector programs. He specializes in forensic schedule analysis, delay and disruption evaluation, and risk-informed project controls that support defensible decision-making and dispute avoidance.
Akin is recognized for his ability to integrate cost, schedule, and risk into clear, actionable insights—helping owners and stakeholders navigate complex delivery environments, resolve disputes, and maintain control over program performance.
Relevant Experience
Akin has supported major capital programs across the United States, including DFW, Austin-Bergstrom, and Orlando International Airports, contributing to projects ranging from $16M to over $3.7B.
He supports program controls, estimating, and scheduling functions—providing cost validation, CPM schedule review, and risk and claims analysis to ensure defensible planning and procurement decisions. His work includes evaluating contractor bids, identifying pricing and scope risks, and supporting dispute avoidance through early risk identification and analysis.
Across large-scale programs, Akin has led delay and disruption analysis, change order evaluation, and forensic schedule reviews to support negotiations and claims resolution. His experience includes managing cost and schedule controls on multi-billion-dollar airport expansion programs, where his proactive approach to change management and claims mitigation has helped avoid or recover significant project costs.
He applies advanced tools such as Primavera P6, @Risk, and BIM-enabled platforms to analyze performance, validate assumptions, and provide clear, defensible insights that strengthen program controls and executive decision-making.
Certifications & Affiliations
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- DPIC (A/E Professional Liability)
- AIA Associate
- Member, PMI, ASCE, ICEAA, AACE
Aubry Pridham
Estimating SME
Louis Aubry Pridham, Estimating SME
About Aubry
Aubry Pridham is Chief Estimator at Aguirre Project Resources (APR), bringing more than 35 years of experience in aviation cost estimating and program controls. He specializes in early-phase cost planning, developing conceptual estimates, parametric models, and benchmark-driven budgets that establish reliable financial baselines for complex capital programs.
Aubry is recognized for translating high-level program concepts into clear, defensible business case estimates—providing leadership with the insight needed to evaluate alternatives, understand risk, and make informed investment decisions at the earliest stages of project development.
Relevant Experience
Aubry has supported major aviation capital programs across the United States, including DFW, Dallas Love Field, Tampa International Airport, and Miami International Airport—leading conceptual estimating efforts on programs ranging from $40M to over $8B.
He has worked closely with senior leadership and planning teams to develop business case estimates for major terminal expansion and modernization initiatives. His work includes early-stage ROM development, structural cost modeling, benchmark validation, and scenario-based analysis to support funding decisions and procurement strategies.
Aubry’s expertise includes translating limited or evolving design inputs into structured, data-driven cost models—incorporating risk quantification, escalation analysis, phasing considerations, and market validation. His contributions have strengthened cost defensibility during estimate reconciliation and supported significant cost optimization opportunities across large-scale programs.
His portfolio spans terminal expansions, master planning efforts, and infrastructure programs delivered under complex operational constraints, with a consistent focus on improving cost certainty and enabling confident executive decision-making.
Certifications & Affiliations
- B.A., Business Administration, University of North Texas
Hamid Ayubzai, PMP
Scheduling SME
Abdul Hamid Ayubzai, Scheduling SME
About Hamid
Hamid Ayubzazi, PMP, is a Schedule Lead at Aguirre Project Resources (APR) with over 20 years of experience in project controls, scheduling, and cost analytics across complex infrastructure programs. He specializes in integrating schedule, cost, and risk data to support proactive decision-making in highly operational environments.
A certified Project Management Professional with advanced expertise in Primavera P6 and Oracle Unifier, Hamid focuses on transforming schedules into actionable management tools—leveraging data-driven analysis, BIM integration, and predictive forecasting to enhance transparency, mitigate risk, and improve program performance.
Relevant Experience
Hamid has played a key role in delivering major capital programs at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, leading scheduling efforts on projects ranging from $38M to over $280M under complex operational and regulatory constraints.
At DFW, he serves as a lead scheduler supporting the Controls & Analytics team, developing and maintaining integrated, cost-loaded schedules that align with phasing, operational requirements, and stakeholder coordination. His experience includes runway rehabilitations, security system modernization, emergency response facilities, and landside infrastructure programs—each requiring precise sequencing to maintain uninterrupted airport operations.
Hamid’s work emphasizes early risk identification, schedule validation, and alignment of design, procurement, and construction activities. He applies advanced scheduling techniques, including time impact analysis, critical path evaluation, and scenario-based forecasting, to support realistic delivery plans and reduce the potential for delays and disputes.
He also integrates 4D BIM with Primavera schedules and collaborates with estimating and analytics teams to ensure consistency between cost, schedule, and performance data—strengthening overall program controls and decision support.
Certifications & Affiliations
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Primavera P6 (Professional, Advanced Scheduling, Earned Value Management)
- Oracle Unifier (Cost Management & Controls)
- USACE Quality Control Management (QCM)
- Member, PMI, ASCE, AACE, IAPSCC, AIA
Alicia Epps
Managing Director
Alicia Epps, Managing Director
About Alicia
Alicia Epps is Director of Talent Acquisition and Business Development Lead at Aguirre Project Resources (APR), bringing over 17 years of experience building high-performing teams across infrastructure, engineering, and consulting environments. She leads strategic recruiting, workforce planning, and talent development initiatives that support both organizational growth and client delivery.
Alicia is known for her consultative, people-focused approach—combining deep technical recruiting expertise with data-driven insights to align talent with complex program needs. Her leadership ensures APR maintains a highly capable, responsive workforce aligned with evolving project and client demands.
Relevant Experience
Alicia plays a critical role in supporting major capital programs by aligning specialized project controls and analytics talent with program requirements. She maintains a continuous pipeline of qualified professionals across key disciplines such as cost estimating, scheduling, data analytics, reporting, and systems integration—ensuring rapid deployment and scalability of resources.
Her experience includes workforce planning for complex, operations-driven environments where compliance, data governance, and performance measurement are essential. She works closely with leadership and project teams to anticipate staffing needs tied to capital programs, enabling seamless support for ongoing analytics, controls, and reporting functions.
In addition to recruiting, Alicia contributes to team development and performance by coaching professionals, fostering collaboration, and promoting best practices that strengthen delivery outcomes. Her ability to align talent strategy with program objectives enhances APR’s agility, responsiveness, and overall effectiveness in supporting large-scale infrastructure initiatives.
Certifications & Affiliations
- 17+ years of experience in talent acquisition and workforce strategy
- Advanced recruiting platforms and tools, including LinkedIn Recruiter
Kristy Yager
Estimating SME
Kristy Yager, Estimating SME
About Kristy
Kristy Yager, CEP, is Lead Civil Estimator at Aguirre Project Resources (APR), with over 10 years of experience delivering cost estimating for complex aviation and infrastructure programs. She specializes in civil work, including pavements, utilities, drainage, electrical systems, and supporting infrastructure.
Kristy is known for producing highly accurate, defensible estimates across all phases of project development—consistently aligning with bid results and supporting confident decision-making in complex, operational environments.
Relevant Experience
Kristy has extensive experience supporting capital programs at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport and other major airports, delivering civil estimating services on projects ranging from $20M to over $365M.
At DFW, she serves as a senior estimator supporting the Controls & Analytics team, providing Contruent 5D BIM cost estimating from planning through construction, including quantity validation, benchmarking, and change order evaluation. Her work spans major runway rehabilitations, taxiway improvements, roadway and bridge programs, and campus-wide infrastructure upgrades—all delivered under active airport operations with complex phasing and regulatory requirements.
Kristy’s expertise includes translating complex civil scopes into structured, data-driven estimates that support procurement, negotiation, and cost control. She plays a key role in maintaining cost alignment throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring estimates remain consistent, reliable, and reflective of evolving project conditions.
Her broader experience includes infrastructure and aviation programs at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, and Palm Beach International Airport—further strengthening her depth in large-scale civil and utility estimating.
Certifications & Affiliations
- Certified Estimating Professional (CEP), AACE
- Revit Fundamentals Certification, Virtual Design & Construction Institute
- A.S., Applied Science, Hill College
Small Business Enterprise
APR is fully committed to promoting diversity in our business and in the goals of our clients and customers. As such, we have obtained Small Business Enterprise (SBE), and Small Business Enterprise Plus (SBE+) certifications with certifying agencies at the state and local levels across the country.