James Cravens

Pathfinder offers independent project management consulting and training worldwide for a variety of industry sectors. For over half a century, we have assured our clients’ business success through innovative project management solutions. Our services cover all aspects of project planning and execution, from strategic planning to start-up, and from concept to production. At Pathfinder, our people make all the difference. Our staff is recognized as experts in all facets of project planning, with most professionals bringing more than 25 years of project management experience. Through hands-on involvement in over 5,500 Process Industry project assignments—valued at more than $900B of capital investment—for over 500 clients on six continents, Pathfinder’s ability to enhance capital investment project performance is unsurpassed in the industry. Project management and related project support services share common foundations across industries, but we understand the nuances and appreciate the fine details required to execute projects successfully in diverse sectors, including oil and gas, chemical, food and beverage, power, mining, and more. This depth and breadth of experience allows us to tailor our consulting and training services to each client’s specific challenges and constraints. To further strengthen the value we deliver, Pathfinder has teamed with System One, combining Pathfinder’s deep project management expertise with System One’s extensive workforce, engineering, and technical services capabilities. This collaboration enables us to provide clients with expanded resources, flexible delivery models, and seamless support across the full project lifecycle—while maintaining the independent, objective guidance Pathfinder is known for. We provide unbiased project observations and recommendations, free from encumbered agendas. Our success is built on our clients’ positive feedback, reflected in the fact that 80 percent of our clients return year after year.