Rohit Shinde is a distinguished project management and engineering professional with over 15 years of extensive experience in project controls, scheduling, and risk management across high-tech and infrastructure sectors. Based in Richmond, Texas, Rohit has successfully delivered and overseen megaprojects valued from $0.5M to over $300M, including data centers and multi-billion-dollar energy developments for globally recognized clients.
Leadership and Impact in Project Management
Currently serving as Project Controls Lead Analyst at Black & Veatch in Houston, Rohit leads integrated master scheduling, cost control, and risk management for Microsoft Data Centers. His strategic oversight ensures scalable, secure, and high-performing cloud infrastructure for one of the world’s leading digital service providers. Rohit’s leadership extends to mentoring teams, orchestrating collaborative planning workshops, and identifying critical path activities, resulting in the mitigation of over 15 major schedule risks and consistently on-time project delivery.
Advanced Project Controls and Scheduling Expertise
Rohit is a recognized authority in deploying advanced project controls methodologies, including AI-driven scheduling, predictive risk analysis, and earned value management optimization. He is proficient with industry-standard tools such as Primavera P6, MS Project, NetPoint, TILOS, Acumen Fuse, Ares Prism, and risk simulation platforms like Primavera Risk and @Risk. By implementing automated scheduling, scenario analysis, and integrated inspection systems, Rohit has streamlined project workflows, reducing manual scheduling efforts by 20% while improving variance analysis and reporting accuracy.
Thought Leadership and Innovation
A prolific contributor to research and innovation, Rohit has published multiple papers in international journals and conferences on AI-driven energy optimization, adaptive scheduling, and predictive project controls.
Credentials and Professional Recognition
Rohit holds a Master of Engineering in Construction Engineering & Management and a Graduate Certificate in Business Administration from Texas A&M University, along with a Bachelor of Civil Engineering from Shivaji University, India. His professional certifications include Planning & Scheduling Professional (PSP), Project Management Professional (PMP), PMI Risk Management Professional (PMI-RMP), and Professional Engineer (P.E., Texas). As an active member of AACEi, PMI, ASCE, IAENG, and the Scholars Academic and Scientific Society, Rohit continues to shape industry standards and mentor future project management leaders.
Professional Approach and Impact
Known for his analytical rigor, innovative use of technology, and dedication to operational excellence, Rohit Shinde consistently drives measurable improvements in project outcomes. His strategic vision, hands-on expertise, and commitment to continuous innovation have positioned him as a global thought leader in project controls, scheduling, and risk management.