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I am Ravinder Rao, a seasoned project management professional based in Calgary, Canada. I bring a track record of leading and delivering diverse projects across Oil & Gas, Pipelines, Mining, Water, and Infrastructure, with deep expertise in stakeholder engagement, gating systems, scope and change management, estimation, planning and scheduling, costing, Earned Value Management, risk management, contracts, and claims resolution.
I have managed project portfolios exceeding $1 billion annually as Owner Representative, E&P Contractor, and Construction Manager. I excel at aligning Estimation, Scheduling (P6), EVM, and accounting systems at the control-account level, implementing robust change control, baseline planning, What-If analyses, and cash flow management. I am passionate about building high-performance teams, driving PMO maturity, and delivering on-time and on-budget outcomes while maintaining integrity and strong stakeholder partnerships.
Skills
Language
English
Fluent
Work Experience
Project Controls Manager (Temporary Replacement Assignment) at Arcadis
December 1, 2024 - May 1, 2025Supported project controls for the Pape Tunnel and Underground Stations (PTUS) contract as part of the planned metro expansion in Toronto, overseeing cost control, scheduling, risk management, and performance tracking to ensure adherence to project timelines and budgets.
Director, Project Consultancy at Excel Project Governance & Controls Ltd.
January 1, 2021 - December 1, 2024Independent consultant developing and implementing a distinctive framework for capital project delivery. Led estimation, planning & scheduling, cost control, EVM, risk management, change management, performance dashboards, and vendor management. Completed key assignments for clients such as Cargill and Transmountain Pipelines.
Program Manager (Temporary Role) at City of Calgary
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021Led development of the Project Charter, Change Management plans for External and Internal Stakeholders, and an effective Stakeholder Management Plan. Finalized the award of construction packages for external delivery on capital infrastructure.
Area Project Controls Manager – Western Canada at AECOM
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2020Established project performance systems; ensured interfaces between Estimation, P6, EVM, and Accounting at the Control Account level. Implemented project performance tools, dashboards, ROC for progress tracking, and robust change management processes. Supported litigation & claims with forensic analysis on major transit rail projects.
Director, Project Consultant (Freelancing) at Excel Project Governance & Controls Ltd.
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2017Co-founded a consultancy offering PMO and project controls services, coaching, and capability development for client organisations. Delivered project governance frameworks, and process improvements for integrated project delivery.
Project Controls Manager, Corporate Head at UniversalPegasus International
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2016Established a Project Management Center of Excellence, standardized processes and tools, and led portfolio health reviews with key management. Served as Commercial Lead for major pipelines and oversaw TIC estimates, contracting strategy, and EVM performance metrics for a multi-billion-dollar project portfolio.
Project Controls Manager at WSP Group
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2014Established Cost Engineering processes, interfaces between Estimation, Schedule, and Accounting, and implemented project performance tools and baselines. Managed change control, cost reconciliations, and EVM-based performance reporting.
Director, Project Controls at AECOM (Flint Energy)
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2013Led a team to standardize PMO practices, basis of schedule development, estimating, risk management, and claims support for large-scale projects. Implemented PMO governance and a training boot camp for project controllers.
Project Controls Manager, Corporate Head at Wood Group
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2011Directed integration of project management tools and processes across merged entities; oversaw interfaces between estimation, cost management, scheduling, and accounting to support project delivery.
Project Controls Manager at Worley
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2010Led project controls for multiple oil & gas projects, focusing on performance metrics, cash flows, cost control, and schedule management to ensure successful delivery.
Sr. Project Engineer at Jacobs Engineering Group
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2007Directed project coordination, discipline engineering, project controls, document controls, and SCM for multi-billion-dollar projects during FEED and Detailed Engineering phases.
Project Services Manager / Project Controls Manager at Medgulf Construction Company (W.L.L.), Qatar
January 1, 1995 - January 1, 2005Handled proposal/estimation, planning, SCM, and cost management for general contractor oil & gas projects, including cross-country pipelines and revamps.
Education
MBA in Project Management at Jones International University, USA
January 11, 2030 - February 9, 2026BSc in Mechanical Engineering at Birla Institute of Technology, India
January 11, 2030 - February 9, 2026Qualifications
PEng
January 11, 2030 - February 9, 2026PMP (Project Management Professional)
January 11, 2030 - February 9, 2026RMP (Risk Management Professional)
January 11, 2030 - February 9, 2026CCP (Certified Cost Professional)
January 11, 2030 - February 9, 2026EVP (Earned Value Professional)
January 11, 2030 - February 9, 2026ICCP Certified Cost Professional
January 11, 2030 - February 9, 2026Industry Experience
Energy & Utilities, Agriculture & Mining, Real Estate & Construction, Professional Services, Transportation & Logistics
Skills
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