Academic Credentials
  • M.S., Construction Management, Texas A&M University, 2016
  • B.Eng., Civil Engineering, Gujarat Technological University, 2014
Academic Appointments
  • Visiting Lecturer (Honorary), Department of Construction Science, Texas A&M University, 2020-2024
Languages
  • Gujarati
  • Hindi

Mr. Bhatt is a Senior Manager in Exponent's Construction Consulting practice. He specializes in construction advisory, capital program governance, and enterprise project delivery consulting for clients managing large, capital‑intensive infrastructure portfolios. His experience spans all phases of the project lifecycle, with particular focus on portfolio and program management, project controls, operating model design, and the integration of business processes with fit‑for‑purpose technologies.

Mr. Bhatt advises executive leadership teams on improving the predictability, transparency, and performance of complex capital programs. He is frequently engaged to assess organizational maturity, diagnose systemic delivery risks, and design governance and control frameworks that align strategic objectives with day‑to‑day execution. His work helps organizations define clear decision-making roles, establish consistent management routines, and build reliable data systems that support executive oversight and regulatory review.

A significant component of Mr. Bhatt's work involves improving and modernizing how capital programs are planned, managed, and reported. He has led initiatives to integrate portfolio governance, cost and schedule controls, procurement workflows, risk management, and financial reporting into cohesive delivery environments. These efforts have helped clients replace fragmented and manual practices with scalable systems of record that improve forecasting accuracy, compliance, and enterprise‑wide visibility.

Mr. Bhatt has supported clients through periods of rapid growth, regulatory change, and organizational evolution, including global standardization efforts, large‑scale portfolio expansions, and post‑merger integrations. He has advised on programs involving heightened scrutiny, such as utility systems, hyperscale data center development, energy transition infrastructure, environmental remediation, and asset retirement obligations, where rigor, traceability, and accountability are critical.

Prior to joining Exponent, Mr. Bhatt held a senior advisory role at a global Big Four consulting firm, where he partnered closely with executive leadership to design and operationalize enterprise‑scale capital delivery models. In this capacity, he advised on integrating business operations, governance structures, and enabling technologies to improve portfolio performance and long‑term asset outcomes. Earlier in his career, he worked with a leading national general contractor supporting complex construction programs, developing a rigorous understanding of cost, schedule, and delivery risk. This foundation continues to inform his measured, executive‑level advisory perspective.