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Ravinder Rao

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I am Ravinder Rao, a seasoned project management professional based in Calgary, Canada.

About

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.

  • 28 years' experience
  • Joined February 2026

Skills· 2

Languages

  • EnglishFluent

Industry experience

  • Energy & Utilities
  • Agriculture & Mining
  • Real Estate & Construction
  • Professional Services
  • Transportation & Logistics

Work experience· 12 roles

Project Controls Manager (Temporary Replacement Assignment) · ArcadisDec 2024 – May 2025 · 6 mos

Supported 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.

Program Manager (Temporary Role) · City of CalgaryJan 2021 – Dec 2021 · 1 yr

Led 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.

Director, Project Consultancy · Excel Project Governance & Controls Ltd.Jan 2021 – Dec 2024 · 4 yrs

Independent 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.

Area Project Controls Manager – Western Canada · AECOMJan 2017 – Jan 2020 · 3 yrs 1 mo
Director, Project Consultant (Freelancing) · Excel Project Governance & Controls Ltd.Jan 2016 – Jan 2017 · 1 yr 1 mo
Project Controls Manager, Corporate Head · UniversalPegasus InternationalJan 2014 – Jan 2016 · 2 yrs 1 mo
Project Controls Manager · WSP GroupJan 2013 – Jan 2014 · 1 yr 1 mo
Director, Project Controls · AECOM (Flint Energy)Jan 2012 – Jan 2013 · 1 yr 1 mo

Education

MBA in Project Management · Jones International University, USA2030 – 2026
BSc in Mechanical Engineering · Birla Institute of Technology, India2030 – 2026

Certifications and awards· 6

PEng2030 – 2026
PMP (Project Management Professional)2030 – 2026
RMP (Risk Management Professional)2030 – 2026
CCP (Certified Cost Professional)2030 – 2026

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