Rohit Shinde is a highly accomplished project controls and scheduling expert with over 15 years of international experience in project management, risk analysis, and cost control across the high-tech, data center, and infrastructure sectors. Based in Richmond, Texas, Rohit has successfully managed and delivered complex megaprojects valued between $0.5M and $300M+, including Microsoft data centers and multi-billion-dollar energy developments for globally recognized clients.
Leadership and Industry Impact
Currently serving as Project Controls Lead Analyst at Black & Veatch (Houston), Rohit plays a pivotal role in orchestrating integrated master schedules and cost controls for Microsoft Data Center programs. These projects ensure the delivery of scalable, secure, and high-performance cloud infrastructure for one of the world’s largest digital service providers.
Rohit’s leadership approach combines collaborative planning workshops, cross-functional alignment, and critical path analysis to ensure all project milestones are achieved on time and within budget. His efforts have led to the mitigation of 15+ major schedule risks, increased team productivity, and improved reporting accuracy — directly contributing to on-time project delivery and cost efficiency.
Advanced Tools & Techniques
Rohit is widely recognized for his ability to implement cutting-edge scheduling, risk management, and cost control techniques, leveraging a robust toolkit of industry-leading software and methodologies:
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Scheduling & Planning: Primavera P6, MS Project, NetPoint, TILOS
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Risk Analytics: Primavera Risk, @Risk, Monte Carlo simulations
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Cost Control & Reporting: Ares Prism, Earned Value Management (EVM)
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Process Automation: Digital inspection systems, “what-if” scenario modeling, variance analysis automation
His innovative use of AI-driven analytics and automated scheduling workflows has reduced manual scheduling efforts by 20% and optimized variance reporting for faster, data-backed decision-making.
Career Milestones
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Lead Project Controls Engineer – UniversalPegasus International: Led planning, scheduling, and cost control for multi-billion-dollar energy projects, improving reporting efficiency by 25% and mitigating 20 critical project risks.
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Project Scheduler – Icon Information Consultants: Specialized in WBS design, critical path scheduling, and earned value management (EVM) for complex infrastructure projects.
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Early Roles – Waldemar S. Nelson & Company and B.B. Constructions: Developed expertise in cost estimation, procurement tracking, and compliance reporting while building dashboards for executive-level project oversight.
Research, Publications & Thought Leadership
Rohit is a prolific author and thought leader in the fields of AI-driven project controls, machine learning applications in earned value management, and predictive scheduling models. His published works in top international journals and conferences
He also serves as a technical reviewer for prestigious outlets such as the Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, Journal of Computing in Civil Engineering, and as a reviewer/judge for PMI’s PMO of the Year Awards.
Rohit is an inventor, holding UK Registered Design No. 6447243 for an automated project scheduling optimization device.
Education & Certifications
Rohit holds a Master of Engineering in Construction Engineering & Management and a Graduate Certificate in Business Administration from Texas A&M University, alongside a Bachelor of Civil Engineering from Shivaji University, India.
His professional credentials include:
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Professional Engineer (P.E.) – Texas
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Project Management Professional (PMP)
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Planning & Scheduling Professional (PSP)
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PMI Risk Management Professional (PMI-RMP)
Recognition & Professional Affiliations
Rohit has earned numerous accolades for his outstanding contributions to engineering and project controls, including:
He is an active member of leading professional organizations, including AACEi, PMI, Texas Board of Professional Engineers, ASCE, IAENG, and the Scholars Academic and Scientific Society, where he continues to influence industry best practices and mentor future leaders.
Professional Philosophy
Known for his data-driven decision-making, analytical rigor, and transformative leadership, Rohit continues to set new standards in project controls, scheduling, and risk management. His work empowers organizations to deliver projects more efficiently, manage risk proactively, and adapt to the rapidly evolving demands of modern infrastructure development.