Sameer Merchant

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Strategic Planning I Problem Solver I Portfolio Management I Change Leader I Servant Leader @ DeJean Construction
Houston, Texas
Sameer Merchant's Location
Cypress, Texas, United States, United States
About Sameer Merchant

Visionary leader with 20+ years of project and management experience for projects big and small ($50 MM to >1 Billion), with a reputation for instilling executive leadership trust through rigorous transparency & innovative solutions, building loyal & effective teams through inclusivity, inspiring ownership, and accountability. Highly sought after leader to spearhead development of complex/ambiguous strategic ideas into actionable strategies from roadmap development through successful cost-effective implementation to achieve corporate goals, and “Go-to” person to turn around problem projects; rebuilding credibility and reestablishing executive leadership trust. Specialties: Strategic PlanningOut-of-Box ThinkingBuilding Effective TeamsBusiness Analytics & Modelling Portfolio ManagementStakeholder ManagementContracting Strategy Development Business Process Development Program Development & ManagementBusiness Due Diligence Scope / Change ManagementMega Project Development (>$1 Billion)

Sameer Merchant's Current Company Details
DeJean Construction

Dejean Construction

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Strategic Planning I Problem Solver I Portfolio Management I Change Leader I Servant Leader
Houston, Texas
Website:
dejeanco.com
Employees:
6
Sameer Merchant Work Experience Details
  • Dejean Construction
    Dejean Construction
    Houston, Texas
  • Lyondellbasell
    Global Projects Execution Leader (2022 - Present)
    Lyondellbasell Jan 2022 - Present
    Houston, Tx, Us
    Global Projects Execution Leader (2022 - Present):Charter Member of Global Project Execution Leadership Team, driving continuous improvement and leveraging past successesImplementing global best practices and developing new strategies to navigate market factors and supply chain challengesCommitted to achieving best-in-class performance
  • Lyondellbasell
    Global Projects Program / Portfolio Manager (Manager Of Project Managers)
    Lyondellbasell Aug 2019 - Present
    Houston, Tx, Us
    Global Program / Portfolio Manager (Manager of Project Managers) - (2019 - Present):Successfully manage an $800MM+ Risk Management Program across 30+ manufacturing facilities globallyLead a dedicated, multidisciplinary team of Project Managers, Engineers, and support staffCollaborate with major engineering and construction firms to ensure seamless project executionCurrently underrunning approved budget with $700+ Million spent-to-date, demonstrating efficient resource allocationDrive strategic planning for optimal use of global capital budget, balancing Profit Generating and Risk Mitigation projectsAdapt to market volatility and supply chain challenges through innovative strategiesFoster strong leadership, marketing, and communication skills to gain executive endorsement and supportNavigate unprecedented times with flexibility, agility, and transparency, ensuring continued successPROGRAM: LOSS PREVENTION Portfolio Manager (2018): Leveraged previous experience and success of Risk Management Program to advance a $1+ Billion Loss Prevention program requiring creation of a rigorous methodology for scope definition, analysis methodologies, data modelling, root cause / failure means & methods, and a process of iterative mitigation strategies, to achieve Executive Approval and funding for a data-driven 5 and 10 year global execution plan, prioritizing sites on based on risk vs. reward (cost-avoidance) basis
  • Lyondellbasell
    Project Manager
    Lyondellbasell Aug 2016 - Jun 2019
    Houston, Tx, Us
    PROJECT: MARKHAM ETHYLENE EXPANSION Project Manager (2018-2019): Directed “One-of-a-kind” Ethylene Storage Expansion Joint Venture Project for an unprecedented 2 Million Barrel increase in storage capacity including pipeline upgrades, to meet long term strategic business objectives and adhere to terms of long term supply/storage agreements with JV partners; directing feasibility studies for alternatives means to achieve expanded capacity requirements, scenario economics / business decision recommendations, including implementation non-traditional funding strategies allowing for speed-to-market execution on a high-visibility, fast-paced, strategic project, with little to no existing company-wide experience for the construction/expansion of salt dome storage wellsPROJECT: World Scale On-Purpose Propylene & Polypropylene PlantsProject Manager (2016-2018): Led development of two grassroots world-scale plants, totaling $2.4 Billion, directing site & technology selection studies, feasibility studies, economics analysis, development of innovation speed-to-market execution and contracting strategies, interfacing with key project stakeholders ranging from Site Managers, HSE, & Real Estate to Legal & Rail/Pipeline Logistics, to meet Senior Leadership’s and Business’s strategic objectives, while maintaining strict confidentiality.
  • Lyondellbasell
    Project Manager
    Lyondellbasell Aug 2012 - Aug 2016
    Houston, Tx, Us
    PROGAM: GLOBAL FACILITY SITING PROGRAMGlobal Program Development Project Manager (2012 – 2016): Developed and directed a Special Emphasis Program for a grassroots 10+ year $800MM+ Global Facility Siting Program (consisting of 50+ projects), beginning with an Executive Leadership “idea” and creating a complete & coherent Program, which included methodologies for collating and parsing data to create strategic plans to focus capital expenditure to maximize return on investment, creating processes and procedures for standardized Projects execution approach & mitigation strategies, developing key performance indicators (KPI) to measure & track progress, and establishing templates & protocols for senior leadership communications regarding challenge sessions, funding approvals, regular updates.PROJECT: BAYPORT COMPLEX FACILITY SITING PROJECT Project Manager (2012-2016): Directed integrated project team consisting of corporate, site, and Program management contractor personnel for the pilot project for the facility siting program (~$45 MM), requiring the development of new work processes/procedures, standards/guidelines, execution strategies, metrics, funding strategies, etc. resulting in the project becoming the model for every future Facility Siting Project.
  • Siemens
    Program & Project Manager (Consulting)
    Siemens Nov 2010 - Aug 2012
    Munich, De
    Program Manager: Directed cross organizational integrated team, that included company resources, multiple subcontractors, and other Client designated contractors, on the largest project on business unit’s backlog, for a $15 MM Relief Systems Validation Study for a significant portion of the Client’s Refinery in order to comply with OSHA directives. Proposal Manager: Managed in several proposals efforts for potential new Clients, providing key insights for execution strategies, resource allocation/management, risk analysis and mitigation plans, in order to increase future backlog and maximize potential gross margin on future work.Key Project Success:• Implemented a new Management of Change Process whereby alerting the Client that future change in Scope of Work will have significant schedule and cost impacts, ultimately resulting in more efficient use of available resources, reductions in costs, and an increase in quality of the deliverables, leading to acceleration in meeting or exceeding milestones that were currently behind committed milestones• Utilizing experience attained from diverse industries, introduced new pricing and bidding strategies, focused on different approaches for varying complexity among projects, combining efficient resource utilization and schedule based planning to derive a more realistic cost basis and attainable schedule, leading to several new project awards and additional work from existing clients• Consistent Client satisfaction and execution excellence resulting in Client awarding additional Contracts, in excess of $6 MM (to date) and an additional long term on-site contract for maintaining work
  • Commonwealth Engineering And Construction
    Project Manager
    Commonwealth Engineering And Construction Sep 2007 - Nov 2010
    Houston, Tx, Us
    PROJECT: CARISAL UNLIMITED, POINT LISAS, TRINIDAD AND TOBAGOEngineering Project Manager (2008 – 2010): Directed sixty (60)+ member cross functional engineering team from conception (using Front End Loading Process) through execution for a $350 MM Grass Roots Calcium Chloride Production Facility.  Maintained excellent client relationships, produced and maintained scope documents, implemented effectively change management processes, managed resources, oversight of schedule development from engineering through construction, controlled budgets, developed subcontract execution strategy, supervised project team, and managed performance.   Proposal Manager (2009 – 2010): Proposed and led Business Development effort to seize postponed Project from a leading Engineering firm by traveling to Trinidad and recruiting a Construction Management partner to act as a Prime Contractor, who maintained a strong cash position and first-rate financial statements to secure Project Financing for $350 MM international project.  Led strategic planning efforts and contractual negotiations between Prime Contractor, Client, and Commonwealth in the development of a collaborative proposal, ultimately leading to the award of the project. Key Project Success:• Spearheaded Joint Venture with Prime Contractor to deliver unsolicited Lump Sum bid to the client, leading to an award of $150 MM contract, $15 MM of which, was for Commonwealth Engineering and Procurement services• Executed Project, under budget, through excellent client management, the strict adherence to scope, active change management processes, stringent costs controls, and extensive interaction with engineering team, increasing productivity by 40%• Implemented Value-Added Engineering effort, reducing capital cost of Client’s scope by $50 MM, to effectively assist Client in securing Major Debt Financing from an international banking institution
  • Rescue Pc Inc.
    Owner
    Rescue Pc Inc. Mar 2004 - Mar 2008
    Owner/Operator for IT Infrastruture Development/Installation for Small & Medium Sized Busniesses and Personal Computing Techincal Support
  • Oceaneering Space Systems
    Project Design Engineer
    Oceaneering Space Systems Feb 2007 - Sep 2007
    Houston, Texas, Us
  • Jacobs Sverdrup
    Project Engineer
    Jacobs Sverdrup Aug 2005 - Sep 2006
  • Mustang Engineering
    Mechanical Design Engineer
    Mustang Engineering 2004 - 2005
    Aberdeen, Gb

Sameer Merchant Education Details

  • University Of Houston, C.T. Bauer College Of Business
    University Of Houston, C.T. Bauer College Of Business
    Business Intelligence & Analytics
  • The University Of Texas At Austin
    The University Of Texas At Austin
    Mechanical Engineering
  • The University Of Texas At Austin
    The University Of Texas At Austin
    Mechanical Engineering

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Sameer Merchant works for Dejean Construction

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Sameer Merchant's current role is Strategic Planning I Problem Solver I Portfolio Management I Change Leader I Servant Leader.

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Sameer Merchant attended University Of Houston, C.t. Bauer College Of Business, The University Of Texas At Austin, The University Of Texas At Austin.

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