Rinal Patel has over 10 years of experience in project controls for major capital projects in the oil and gas industry. He has worked for ExxonMobil, Dow Chemical, and Fluor Corporation managing project budgets, schedules, forecasts, and cost reporting. His strengths include communication, collaboration, and technical skills in project controls practices such as scheduling, cost management, and change control. Currently he leads the project controls function for projects at ExxonMobil, interfacing with project teams, contractors, and clients.
Planning and Scheduling Construction Projects using Primavera Software A Case...ijtsrd
Planning and Scheduling are very essential in the large infrastructure projects like road and bridge construction. These projects have numerous stakeholders and large amount of money, resources are invested. Improper planning and scheduling leads to loss of resources, increase in project cost and unpleasant delays. But with computer and software evolution, it is now possible to plan these projects using software like Primavera P6 and Microsoft office project. This paper deals with presentation of AwasYojna project in New Market Bhopal comparing the two different blocks namely Block A and Block B. The project framed stated the advantage and added benefits of web based primavera P6 for planning and scheduling of structures under construction under the government scheme of “AwasYojna” framing the issues and complications faced in the time frame of construction and availability of resources. Nidhi Raghuwanshi | Prof. M. C. Paliwal "Planning and Scheduling Construction Projects using Primavera Software: A Case Study" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-5 | Issue-2 , February 2021, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd38447.pdf Paper Url: https://www.ijtsrd.com/engineering/civil-engineering/38447/planning-and-scheduling-construction-projects-using-primavera-software-a-case-study/nidhi-raghuwanshi
Why do we need Project Controls? The financial decision to execute a project implies a given investment completed at a given time and owners need to get the most out of the amounts of capital invested. In today’s business climate, “real time” information is essential to make better decisions.
Planning and Scheduling Construction Projects using Primavera Software A Case...ijtsrd
Planning and Scheduling are very essential in the large infrastructure projects like road and bridge construction. These projects have numerous stakeholders and large amount of money, resources are invested. Improper planning and scheduling leads to loss of resources, increase in project cost and unpleasant delays. But with computer and software evolution, it is now possible to plan these projects using software like Primavera P6 and Microsoft office project. This paper deals with presentation of AwasYojna project in New Market Bhopal comparing the two different blocks namely Block A and Block B. The project framed stated the advantage and added benefits of web based primavera P6 for planning and scheduling of structures under construction under the government scheme of “AwasYojna” framing the issues and complications faced in the time frame of construction and availability of resources. Nidhi Raghuwanshi | Prof. M. C. Paliwal "Planning and Scheduling Construction Projects using Primavera Software: A Case Study" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-5 | Issue-2 , February 2021, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd38447.pdf Paper Url: https://www.ijtsrd.com/engineering/civil-engineering/38447/planning-and-scheduling-construction-projects-using-primavera-software-a-case-study/nidhi-raghuwanshi
Why do we need Project Controls? The financial decision to execute a project implies a given investment completed at a given time and owners need to get the most out of the amounts of capital invested. In today’s business climate, “real time” information is essential to make better decisions.
Learn about challenges and solutions for implementing a transformational project based on real integration examples (cases).In any Project Controls (TCM framework, EVMS) implementation: technology, systems/processes, and people are involved. This presentation provides an understanding of integrating two of the essential knowledge areas: cost and schedule. See real examples of integrations explaining frameworks, models, best practices, bodies of knowledge, and standards. Analyze the outcome, challenges, and alternatives.
BioPharma Projects: Essentials in Project ControlsPMA Consultants
Are project controls essential for effective governance and decision making? Learn how wave planning and project controls were used for transferring BioPharma operations. Initiating manufacturing operations in a newly built pharmaceutical facility is a demanding process for any organization. The technology transfer team is responsible for both ensuring that the facilities meet the design requirement as well as successfully transferring all products to the new site. Understanding the costs, benefits, and risks of multiple solutions requires complex modeling. A key component of the growth strategy involves the transfer of specific operations to a new facility, which requires identifying resource limitations, prioritization of needs initially and continuously throughout the dynamic project.
A.Sanchez_The rising cost and risks of large scale capital projectsAlberto Sanchez
The risking cost and risks of large-scale capital projects in the energy sector
* Understand the major challenges facing the energy sector
* Understand the relation between accurate cost estimates and quality decision making
* Understand the opportunities of cost reduction during the project lifecycle
* Estimate the project risks and cost uncertainties
* Identify the major cost risks and opportunities
Project controls function in King Abdullah Economic City (KAEC) development program in Saudi Arabia. as presented to engineering graduates Interns from Tomouh program in October 2018.
Learn about challenges and solutions for implementing a transformational project based on real integration examples (cases).In any Project Controls (TCM framework, EVMS) implementation: technology, systems/processes, and people are involved. This presentation provides an understanding of integrating two of the essential knowledge areas: cost and schedule. See real examples of integrations explaining frameworks, models, best practices, bodies of knowledge, and standards. Analyze the outcome, challenges, and alternatives.
BioPharma Projects: Essentials in Project ControlsPMA Consultants
Are project controls essential for effective governance and decision making? Learn how wave planning and project controls were used for transferring BioPharma operations. Initiating manufacturing operations in a newly built pharmaceutical facility is a demanding process for any organization. The technology transfer team is responsible for both ensuring that the facilities meet the design requirement as well as successfully transferring all products to the new site. Understanding the costs, benefits, and risks of multiple solutions requires complex modeling. A key component of the growth strategy involves the transfer of specific operations to a new facility, which requires identifying resource limitations, prioritization of needs initially and continuously throughout the dynamic project.
A.Sanchez_The rising cost and risks of large scale capital projectsAlberto Sanchez
The risking cost and risks of large-scale capital projects in the energy sector
* Understand the major challenges facing the energy sector
* Understand the relation between accurate cost estimates and quality decision making
* Understand the opportunities of cost reduction during the project lifecycle
* Estimate the project risks and cost uncertainties
* Identify the major cost risks and opportunities
Project controls function in King Abdullah Economic City (KAEC) development program in Saudi Arabia. as presented to engineering graduates Interns from Tomouh program in October 2018.
1. Rinal Patel (281) 788-1842 Cell
1218 Indian Autumn Trace (281) 488-8657 Home
Houston Texas, 77062 rinal24@yahoo.com
EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON, Houston, TX (2006)
B.S., Mechanical Engineering Technology
SUMMARY OF EXPERIENCE
As a Key member of the Project Controls Team I am responsible for development, implementation, and
execution of Project Controls practices on major capital project for both internal and external reporting. I
have been trained and had the opportunity to work in all major aspects of Project Controls such as Cost,
Change Management, Progress, Scheduling, and Forecasting. My strengths include communications and
collaboration with entire task force including Managers, Directors and Clients as well excellent technical
skills with attention to details.
SIGNIFICANT EXPERIENCE
Consultant to ExxonMobil Production Company (Project Controls Engineer)
November 2013 – Current
Lead/Coordinate the Project controls and business services functions for projects. Interface and
report to functional organizations (PM, PE, Leads, etc.)
Develop and report project metrics such as key performance metrics on project performance.
Responsible for budget and spend management, planning and scheduling.
Review third party contractors planning and scheduling systems and procedures to verify their
adequacy including but not limited to personnel, tools utilized for project controls.
Interface with third party contractors project controls team (i.e. estimating, cost and scheduling
personnel) to ensure cost and schedule information including analysis of deviations from budget
is communicated to the project team accurately and in a timely manner.
The Dow Chemical Company (Project Cost Management Specialist)
November 2010 – November 2013
Integrates the project cost estimate, work hour estimate, and project schedule into the Cost
Management baseline. Analyze and forecast time/cost impact based on schedule trend
variations.
Develop and maintain cost reports, cash flow/cancellation curves, and contingency analyses.
Provides estimate of cancellation costs, estimates costs of deviations and assesses impact on
total project cost.
Ensure accurate reflection of committed/spent funds, project deviation notices, field change
orders, and project execution changes in all cost documents.
Leads the project team in deriving an accurate and realistic forecast of all funds required to
complete the project within the defined budget and schedule while incorporating own trending
and analyses.
Work closely with the contractors project controls group to monitor progress, review and audit
reports.
PROJECTS
Gulfstream – PDH-1 (Propane De-Hydrogenation) $1.2B (Freeport, Texas)
SADARA- Train 3 HPLDPE (High Pressure Low Density Polyethylene Train) $112.6MM (Al
Jubail, Saudi Arabia)
Fluor Corporation (Project Controls Specialist)
2. October 2006 – November 2010
Implement Company/Industry standards along with Project Controls Principles to ensure
operational consistency and compatibility of departmental, functional and project goals.
Analyze and forecast time/cost impact based on schedule trend variations.
Inform Project Management of potential problem areas. Assist management with solutions and
recovery plans to schedule delays.
Interface and coordinate with internal and external clients to ensure successful project execution.
Change Management Coordinator: Evaluate, estimate, analyze, and report impact of changes to
scope, trends and client request to project baseline estimate and forecast.
Analyze, evaluate and forecast project cost and variance. Investigate and prepare Change
Request as necessary.
Coordinate, develop and maintain with disciplines Project forecast (cash flow, subcontract
schedules and project level schedules) reports to analyze cause of change and its impact to the
cost, schedule and other variables of the project.
Direct meetings with client, vendors and subcontractors to plan and implement a path forward for
project execution and completion.
Track Home Office and Field progress and performance charts.
Proficient with all major computer systems and necessary applications (SAP, Primavera 3,
Primavera 6, Etc.).
PROJECTS
WRB-WRR Core Project (Wood River Refinery Upgrade) $1.4B (Roxana, Illinois) –
Construction site
Valero St. Charles HCU & LEU Project $700M (St. Charles, Louisiana) – Construction Site
RasGas Common Offplot Projects $1.5B (Ras Laffan city, Qatar) – Home Office (Houston,
TX)