Arun Goel

National Program Controls Director & Digital Transformation

Arun Goel

About

Arun Goel is the National Project Controls Director at Luster, bringing nearly 30 years of experience leading project controls, program delivery, and digital transformation for complex infrastructure programs across the United States. He oversees enterprise-wide strategies for cost, schedule, risk, and performance management on large, multi-stakeholder initiatives, supporting both public and private sector clients in transportation, aviation, and major capital programs.

Arun has a strong track record of enhancing governance, improving delivery predictability, and helping clients achieve successful outcomes on projects ranging from regional improvements to multi-billion-dollar programs. He is recognized for advancing data-driven project controls through integrated PMIS and tool-agnostic solutions that unify data, enable real-time insights, and strengthen decision-making.

Known for aligning technology, processes, and people, Arun helps organizations improve efficiency, transparency, and performance across the full project lifecycle while building high-performing teams and fostering a culture of accountability and collaboration.

Education

  • Master of Science in Civil Engineering (Transportation, Construction Management, and Hydraulics), San Jose State University – San Jose, CA

  • Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (Hydraulics and Transportation), San Jose State University – San Jose, CA