Dr. Raymond Levitt

Professor

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Biography

Raymond Levitt is a Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Stanford University, where he also serves as the Director of the Global Projects Center and the Academic Director of the Stanford Advanced Project Management Program. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering Cum Laude from Witwatersrand University in South Africa, followed by a Master of Science in Civil Engineering and a Ph.D. in Construction Engineering Management from Stanford University. His research focuses on developing new organizational theories and methodologies, including computer simulation tools for complex project execution. Levitt's work in the Global Projects Center seeks to model and simulate institutional costs arising from global projects due to differing goals and cultural norms among stakeholders. He has held various significant roles, including the chair of the Stanford Faculty Senate and consulting for over 30 Fortune 500 companies, and his teaching encompasses project management for undergraduate, Master's, and doctoral students. Levitt has co-founded multiple companies aimed at streamlining engineering processes and serves on various advisory commissions.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

1980-01-01 — Present

Stanford University • Stanford, CA

Leading the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Richard focuses on advanced project management and organizational theory.

Director

2003-01-01 — Present

Stanford's Global Projects Center • Stanford, CA

Directing a center that models and simulates costs associated with global project management.

CEO

1996-01-01 — 1997-01-01

Vité Corporation •

Founded and led a company focused on software for organizational modeling in project management.

Commissioner

2008-01-01 — Present

Public Infrastructure Advisory Commission • California

Appointed by Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger to advise on public infrastructure.

Requirements for Stanford University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
GRE General
Verbal
Required:160
Quantitative
Required:165
Analytical Writing
Required:4.5
Overall
Required:4.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree from an accredited institution Strong background in mathematics and programming
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Official transcripts
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

The Computer Science department emphasizes research potential. GRE General is currently optional but recommended for some tracks.