Project Controls Manager

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Bechtel is hiring top talent to join the expanding Renewables & Clean Power business to deliver the latest in a near decade long program of natural gas fired combined cycle projects for our long-term customer, Advanced Power. This Project is a nominal 640MW single unit (with the option for a second unit on the same site) that will provide electrical power to the regional grid. Bechtel is currently supporting our customer to define the scope and design basis for the Project which will utilize the latest gas turbine technology from GE Vernova to deliver reliable and responsive electric power generation. The Project will be in Sullivan County, Indiana.

The project team will kick-off in Reston, Virginia on six-month short-term assignment conditions with the intent of mobilizing to the Indiana project site for long-term assignments lasting three to five years depending on the role. Draft project assignment conditions are available and are meant to offer flexibility to allow the various needs of our top talent to participate in this revolutionary project.

In this position, you will lead a team to manage cost engineering, cost estimating, cost analysis/control, forecasting, and planning/scheduling activities for a project that requires technical skill and expertise. You will provide leadership, oversight, guidance, training, and mentoring to your team on key project procedures and risk management to ensure successful project execution and delivery.

This position is designated as part-time telework per our global telework policy and will require at least three days of in-person attendance per week at the assigned office or project. Weekly in-person schedules will be determined by the individual and their supervisor, in consultation with functional or project leadership. #LI-ML1

• Manages cost engineering, cost estimating, cost analysis/control, and planning/scheduling activities for a project, or for discipline/project/proposal estimating or staff planning activities that requires a high degree of technical skill and experience
• Develops the preparation and presentation of project/program estimates and cost forecasts
• Supports project/program organizational and administrative activities
• Provides generally non-routine cost engineering/planning and scheduling guidance
• Identifies and provides innovative solutions to cost engineering and planning/scheduling problems
• Reviews Earned Revenue Determination Data, Proposal Financial Summaries, Project Financial Status Reports, and Charge for Project Working Capital calculations for assigned project/program
• Reviews contract drafts for adequacy of cost and scope definition and Project Controls requirements
• Coordinates development of all data in support of negotiations
• Provides oversight, training, mentoring, and ensures capability of Project Risk Coordinator(s) and Project Risk Specialist(s) in conducting PERM activities towards the attainment of project objectives
• Provides leadership in terms of integrating the risk management process with other key project procedures (e.g., Change Management, Forecasting, Cost, Trends, and Claims and support corporate

• Typically requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 13-15 years of relevant experience or 17-19 years of relevant work experience.
• Experience in combined cycle power generation and renewable energy systems desired.

• Extensive expertise and proven track record in overseeing cost engineering functions, including estimation, control, analysis, as well as planning and scheduling activities both on-site and in the home office. Demonstrated ability in management, supervision, and personnel administration, including providing performance evaluations to leadership and staff. Skilled in problem identification, analysis, resolution, and facilitating informed decision-making.
• Proficient in translating prime contract requirements into comprehensive Project Execution Plans and defining subcontract scopes. Experienced in establishing project controls systems and reporting protocols for prime contracts and subcontracts. Adept at developing project delivery strategies, packaging work, and scope delineation for major contract works.
• Competent in evaluating and presenting commercial impacts relating to cost and schedule considerations. Exceptional communication skills with a proven capacity to deliver project controls updates to management and clients.
• Possesses expert knowledge of engineering, procurement, contracting, construction, and commissioning processes, particularly those employed by Bechtel. Acquired industry and technical insights through specialized education and extensive hands-on experience, up-to-date on current developments within the field.

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