For experienced project controls engineers and project managers, the concept of data-driven project management may initially raise skepticism. After all, many of us have leveraged data to painstakingly build project control systems in Excel, relying on charts, spreadsheets, and our intuition to drive decisions. Consequently, you might be thinking, "But my projects have always been data-driven." It's a fair point. However, the view of data utilization has undergone a transformative shift in recent years, prompting a fresh perspective on how data can inform stakeholders and elevate decision-making.

Even before the two years of disruption caused by pandemic lockdowns, the engineering and construction industry was already plagued by strong headwinds, putting pressure on capital execution organizations, to deliver predictable project results, due to human resource depletion and supply chain dynamics.  Market factors put Lyondellbasell in a position where we needed to rely even more on our contractor’s expertise.  This required a shift in mindset regarding how to more effectively utilize contractors and how to better manage strategic relationships.

Pathfinder has been a member of the Construction Industry Institute (CII) for over 15 years. Over that time, Pathfinder has been involved in over 100 CII initiatives. Currently, there is a Pathfinder representative in every Community for Business Advancement and nearly every Business Sector committee.

Ricci is one of Pathfinder’s Executive Associates. He brings a combined 25+ years of experience in Cost Estimating, Data Analysis and Project Management. Ricci is an analytical problem solver who specializes in delivering practical project management and engineering solutions. 

Pathfinder soundly believes that knowledge sharing and collaboration of experiences and new ideas is an essential part of bringing clarity and confidence to process industry project teams across a multitude of industries.