Elvina Bayramova: Driving Transparency in Infrastructure Projects

Elvina Bayramova is revolutionizing cost engineering with a focus on precision, transparency, and integrity. As the founder of Vina Project Advisory and a respected project controls expert, she is reshaping the management of major U.S. infrastructure initiatives. Her mission is to keep these projects on schedule, within budget, and accountable to the public.

From Azerbaijan to Los Angeles

Originally from Azerbaijan, Elvina began her career in marketing before pivoting to project controls in the oil and gas sector. It was there that she discovered a passion for the technical rigor and ethical responsibility of cost engineering.

Her interest intensified after relocating to the United States, where she restarted her career from scratch with a new language and a vastly different professional landscape.

“It wasn’t easy,” Elvina recalls. “Everything had to be rebuilt. However, I knew the value I could bring to the United States.”

Building a Reputation in Los Angeles

Elvina quickly earned her CPCE certification and began establishing a reputation in one of the most complex infrastructure ecosystems in the country: Los Angeles.

Key Achievements

• Founded Vina Project Advisory to provide expert project controls services
• Earned CPCE certification to validate cost engineering expertise
• Implemented transparent cost management practices across large U.S. infrastructure projects

Looking Ahead

Bayramova continues to dedicate herself to ensuring that major U.S. infrastructure projects remain on time, on budget, and accountable to the public. Her work exemplifies the integration of precision, transparency, and integrity in modern cost engineering.

A new beginning

b>Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) Infrastructure Oversight

Project Controls Leadership

• b>Consulting expertise on multi‑billion dollar programs
• b>Discovery of discrepancies totaling $97,463
• b>Trigger of internal audits and enhanced financial accountability

Trust Through Accurate Numbers

“Public infrastructure demands more than project delivery—it requires trust,” Elvina emphasizes. “That trust starts with the numbers.”

Data Integrity and Forecast Excellence

• b>Renowned problem‑solver in budgeting and risk analysis
• b>Consultation on performance reporting and cost control
• b>Mitigation of overbilling and correction of underreported progress
• b>Guidance of precise budget forecasting for high‑value projects

Indispensable Technical Leadership

In a domain where delayed reporting can cost multimillion dollars, Elvina’s technical leadership proves essential.

Senior Project Manager Recommendation

“Bayramova brings a rare combination of analytical precision and leadership maturity” – a quality vital for supervising hundreds of millions of dollars in infrastructure.

The birth of great things

Elvina Bayramova’s Vision for Infrastructure Consulting

Elvina is establishing Vina Project Advisory, a boutique consulting firm dedicated to project controls, risk management, and cost engineering for both public and private sector clients. Her mission: to elevate transparency and efficiency in infrastructure consulting.

National Reach, Local Impact

Through Vina Project Advisory, she intends to broaden her influence across the United States, collaborating with city agencies nationwide to embed best practices in cost engineering.

“Avoiding Financial Pitfalls”

Her statement underscores a vast opportunity: helping agencies sidestep financial pitfalls and enhance project outcomes. “I come in where I come in,” she claims.

Beyond Numbers: Mentoring Women in Cost Engineering

Elvina’s contributions extend past spreadsheets and forecasts. She passionately mentors emerging women in cost engineering, especially those navigating career transitions like her own. Her narrative — from cost engineering in Azerbaijan’s oil and gas sector to leading infrastructure controls in Los Angeles — resonates with immigrant professionals and women in STEM alike.

“Resilience and Integrity”

She emphasizes, “Resilience and integrity matter more than speed.” “It took years to build the foundation I stand on now, but it was worth every step.”

Transforming Cost Engineering

As Elvina expands Vina Project Advisory and champions superior cost control standards, one thing remains unmistakable: She is not merely transforming infrastructure projects; she is reshaping the entire field of cost engineering itself.