Ajay Raman is a planning and scheduling professional with deep expertise in project controls, forensic schedule analysis and construction claims across major infrastructure and energy programs. He specializes in delay analysis, dispute resolution and schedule advisory for complex, multi-billion-dollar projects. Ajay has a strong track record supporting public agencies, global corporations and owners in navigating schedule risk, resolving claims and improving project outcomes through disciplined planning and data-driven insights on large-scale infrastructure programs.
Ajay combines technical expertise in Primavera P6, Time Impact Analysis and forensic methodologies with practical field experience, enabling him to bridge the gap between project execution and executive-level decision making. His work consistently drives dispute avoidance, strengthens schedule performance, and supports successful resolution of complex construction claims.
- Champlain Hudson Power Express (CHPE)
Served as Schedule Advisor overseeing a $4.5B, 339-mile HVDC transmission project. Managed contractor schedules, reviewed delay analyses and drove proactive dispute avoidance while ensuring compliance with key milestones. - North Carolina Turnpike Authority Program
Led schedule baseline development and performed ongoing reviews of contractor schedule submissions to maintain $700M program alignment and performance. - Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT) Projects
Performed prospective and retrospective delay analyses that supported successful negotiation of time extensions and mitigation of liquidated damages, on various TXDOT projects. - Google Real Estate & Workplace Services
Acted as scheduling SME developing corporate scheduling standards and conducting global schedule audits. Translated complex schedule data into executive-level insights impacting business operations and compliance. - Grand Parkway (SH 99 Segments F/G)
Directed planning and scheduling for a 38-mile $1.1B design-build highway project. Managed integrated schedules across design, ROW acquisition, utilities and construction while supporting delay claims and resource optimization. - Multi-State DOT and Agency Advisory
Served as SME for claims and dispute resolution for clients including the New Mexico Department of Transportation, NJ Transit, Amtrak and the Orange County (CA) Tollroad Authority. Reviewed contractor submissions and ensured compliance with strict scheduling standards. - Heavy Civil Highway Projects
Conducted forensic schedule analyses, change order evaluations and delay impact assessments to establish causation and reduce financial exposure on projects for the Texas, North Carolina and South Carolina Departments of Transportation, and, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). - Corporate Interiors and Fit-Out Projects
Managed LEED-certified interior projects and coordinated large-scale developments, integrating project management with schedule oversight for companies that include Cisco, Accenture and Honeywell.
Education
- Texas A&M University, College Station
Master of Engineering, Civil Engineering (Construction Engineering & Management) - M S Ramaiah Institute of Technology, Bangalore, India
Bachelor of Engineering, Civil Engineering
Credentials & Certifications
- Planning & Scheduling Professional (PSP) Certified, AACE
Awards
- Outstanding Rising Professional – AACE International (2023)
Languages
English