Rishab Thakur
Bechtel Power Corporation
Rockledge,USA
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19
Years of experience
Results-driven Project Management Professional with a master’s in civil engineering and business certification from Texas A&M University. 17 years of experience in project development and execution across domestic and international markets. Expertise in estimating, scheduling, budgeting, risk management, and contract management. Proven ability to enhance profitability and build high-performing teams through effective collaboration and client engagement.
Work History
Program Project Controls Manager
2 Months- Directed implementation of standard procedures and protocols across multiple nuclear power projects to enhance operational efficiency.
- Led senior executive reviews on project progress and performance along with coming up actions to mitigate project risks and peformance mitigations
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify and mitigate project risks effectively.
Project Controls Manager
4 Years 10 Months- Directed project controls team in managing change processes for a NASA EPC project dedicated to developing the Artemis program launch facility. Oversaw cost scheduling and ensured compliance with government EVMS standards. Provided strategic leadership to enhance project execution and delivery.
- Led DCMA surveillance and development of Corrective Action Plan, The project after surveillance had Zero Corrective Action Report's (CARs)
- Led yearly Comprehensive Estimate At Completion (CEAC) development and presentation to internal and external Stakeholders
- Led development and implementation of project controls processes to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
- Managed project scheduling, ensuring alignment with budgetary constraints and resource allocation.
- Facilitated risk management workshops to identify potential project risks and devise mitigation strategies.
- Developed and implemented risk management strategies to enhance project delivery timelines
- Led project control initiatives to optimize scheduling and budgeting processes.
- Developed and implemented risk management strategies to enhance project delivery timelines.
Program Change Manager / Proposals Manager
2 Years 1 Month- Managed change program for Sabine Pass LNG ($2.5 Billion) and Cheniere LNG lump sum projects ($9.5 Billion). Led a team that was responsible for identifying, estimating, performing schedule impact analysis, risk assessment, developing and negotiating change orders with the customer. As a single point of contact for interacting with the client to incorporate change orders into the prime contract, Rishab has successfully negotiated over 100 change orders ($140 Million).
- Led efforts on developing project budget and schedule forecasts, cashflow analysis and project financial analysis.
- Developed proposals for project plant services group under Master Services Contract with Cheniere for CCLNG and SPLNG Projects, securing $40 Million in new work in 2020/2021 despite COVID-19 downturn.
Pipe and Commissioning / Turnover Superintendent
9 Months- Train 2 systems completions and startup champion: Championed turnover of key pipe systems like feed gas, fuel gas, amine regeneration and compressor refrigeration systems.
- Conducted craft card assessments, core process assessments, dropped object checklist audits, and safe behavior management walk downs, aligning crew with safety culture expectations, resulting in zero LTIs, zero recordables, and 30% reduction in safety incidents.
- Championed turnover of key pipe systems including feed gas, fuel gas, amine regeneration, and compressor refrigeration systems, facilitating successful system completions and startup.
- Facilitated readiness assessments for Stage 1 of Train 2 operations
- Coordinated with contractors and stakeholders to streamline communication and workflow processes.
- Led daily operations to ensure project milestones were met efficiently and effectively.
Lead Planner and Innovation Champion
2 Years 2 Months- Oversaw all scheduling, planning, and coordination of construction activities on CCLNG Train 2 (5.2 million man-hours). Developed interdisciplinary construction plans by integrating logical work sequences, schedule priorities, and availability of work fronts.
- Reported schedule critical items to management, identified actions to mitigate activities with potential impacts, and developed recovery plans when needed. Prepared and updated overall 3 Week Look Aheads (3WLA), 90 Day Work Front Analysis (WFA), bulk commodities to-go completion plans, and Level III P6 schedule while aligning stakeholders.
- Analyzed and reported Train 2’s performance, manhours, and quantity curves, comparing baseline, actual, and planned data to assess project progress.
- Led efforts in implementation of latest technology at CCLNG project such as PipeFighter application, Datapods, Datavaults etc. that earned company wide recognition in application of innovation in mega scale construction projects.
- Oversaw construction at Stage 1 in Gregory, TX, managing a $7.6 billion project budget.
Project Planner / Special Projects Superintendent
4 Years 3 Months- Developed and tracked level 5 construction schedules, 3 Week Look Ahead schedules, level 3 primavera schedules, commodity curves dashboards, and completions dashboards, enhancing project visibility and planning accuracy.
- Module Yard, Lumut, Malaysia ($13 Billion)
- Developed and maintained project schedules to ensure timely completion of LNG project phases.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to align project objectives and deliverables effectively.
- Analyzed risks and identified mitigation strategies to enhance project execution efficiency.
Graduate Assistant
1 Year 11 Months- Lectured undergraduate classes in engineering economics and critical path method scheduling with Primavera 6, enhancing students' understanding of project management principles.
- Assisted in migration of construction engineering management planning courses from Primavera 3 to Primavera 6, ensuring seamless transition and continuity of course delivery.
Mechanical Field Engineer
4 Months- Resolved construction issues through generation of Request for Information (RFIs) for clarifications from owner representative, enhancing project alignment. Measured and verified physical progress on site weekly, ensuring accurate project tracking and timely updates. Performed line walks on mechanical and piping systems to facilitate system turnovers, coordinating with superintendents to efficiently close punch list items.
- Robert Diemer Water Treatment Oxidation Retrofit Project, Yorba Linda, California ($250 Million)
Assistant Manager
2 Years 6 Months- Part of project management group, Rishab was responsible for conceptualizing and executing India’s first supercritical power plant project. Main responsibilities included development of subcontracts award strategy, commercial evaluation of subcontract bids, post award kick off meetings and subcontract management.
- Contributed to 4000 MW Sasan Ultra Mega Power Project ($2.0 billion), India.
- Coordinated team schedules to optimize operational efficiency and resource allocation.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced workflow and reduced turnaround times.
- Assisted in managing inventory levels, ensuring accuracy in stock management systems.
Education
B.E. - Civil Engineering
M.E. - Civil Engineering
Certification - Business
Skills
Earned value management
Program management
Project execution
Training and coaching
Risk management
Stakeholder engagement
LANGUAGES
Fluent in English, Hindi and Punjabi
Timeline
Program Project Controls Manager
Bechtel Power Corporation
06.2026 - CurrentRead More
Project Controls Manager
Bechtel National Inc
08.2021 - 06.2026Read More
Program Change Manager / Proposals Manager
Cheniere Projects Portfolio
06.2019 - 07.2021Read More
Pipe and Commissioning / Turnover Superintendent
Corpus Christi Liquefaction Project
08.2018 - 05.2019Read More
Lead Planner and Innovation Champion
Corpus Christi Liquefaction Project
05.2016 - 07.2018Read More
Project Planner / Special Projects Superintendent
Wheatstone LNG Project
01.2012 - 04.2016Read More
Mechanical Field Engineer
SHIMMICK CONSTRUCTION
04.2011 - 08.2011Read More
Graduate Assistant
TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY
01.2010 - 12.2011Read More
Assistant Manager
RELIANCE INDUSTRIES
06.2007 - 12.2009Read More
Mays Business School, Texas A&M University
Certification from Business
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Punjab Engineering College
B.E. from Civil Engineering
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Texas A&M University
M.E. from Civil Engineering
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