Project Controls Manager - Combined Cycle
Bechtel Corporation
Lead project controls for combined cycle power plant projects
23 days ago ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Reston, VA
Onsite
Company Size
50,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Procurement
Construction
Project Management
Master Planning
Commissioning
Startup & Operations
Sustainability Solutions
Sector Specialisms
Infrastructure
Nuclear
Security
Environmental
Water
Civil Site Works
Energy Transition
Chemical Weapons Demilitarization
Role
What you would be doing
cost estimating
schedule management
risk register
change management
forecasting
project controls
- 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
- 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
- Provide best practice Project Controls expertise and service across the program
- 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
- Identifies and provides innovative solutions to problems
- Ensure the right level of resources are maintained
- Oversee the development, maintenance and adoption of fit-for-purpose project risk registers across the project.
- Reviews Earned Revenue Determination Data, Proposal Financial Summaries, Project Financial Status Reports, and Charge for Project Working Capital calculations for assigned project/program
- Provides generally non-routine cost engineering/planning and scheduling guidance
- Chair Project Reviews and risk workshops to ensure that all major projects are being managed effectively
- Oversee the development and maintenance of the project schedule.
- Oversee the ongoing development and maintenance of an effective Change Management and Trend Program
- Reviews contract drafts for adequacy of cost and scope definition and Project Controls requirements
- Coordinates development of all data in support of negotiations
- Oversees the effective implementation of department procedures used for estimating and for monitoring and controlling cost and schedule
What you bring
project controls
cost control
planning
risk analysis
procurement
leadership
- Demonstrated expert understanding of project controls core processes and procedures including, cost control, planning, risk analysis, estimating, trend reporting and information management.
- Significant experience of leading, managing and organizing teams.
- Technical and practical comprehension of engineering procurement, and construction functions and general business techniques.
- Knowledge of commercial terms and conditions such as currency exchange impacts and hedging arrangements.
- Excellent skill in oral and written communication with demonstrated skill to present estimating information to management and client.
- Experience in delivering large-scale combined cycle power projects.
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment, motivating and supporting others.
- Experience in leading a team of diverse backgrounds and experience towards a single project outcome.
- Relocation Authorized: National - Family
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Company
Overview
1935
Hoover Dam Completion
The Hoover Dam stands as a landmark of early infrastructure innovation and engineering prowess.
560 vessels
WWII Shipyard Production
During WWII, the firm produced over 560 ships, significantly contributing to the war effort.
$17B
Annual Revenue
Operating at a scale of over $17 billion annually, it ranks as a major player in the construction industry.
25,000+
Global Projects Completed
Across 160 countries and all seven continents, the firm has delivered tens of thousands of infrastructure solutions.
- The firm began building railroads and dams in the American West and grew into a pioneer of mega-projects.
- Post-war, it laid massive pipelines across the Middle East and ventured into nuclear power, building the USA’s first commercial plant.
- Its projects include Boston’s complex “Big Dig” tunnel, the Channel Tunnel, and Intel megafab campuses.
- It operates in global markets across Energy, Infrastructure, Manufacturing & Technology, Mining & Metals, and Nuclear/Security/Environmental sectors.
- Typical projects include highways, bridges, ports, airports, LNG plants, data-centers, environmental cleanups, and nuclear facilities.
- Extraordinary teams building inspiring projects.
- We live for a challenge – make our customers’ ambitions a reality; adapt quickly and always look for a better way.
- We do the right thing – exercise the highest level of integrity and ethics; create a positive legacy through purposeful and sustainable projects.
- We take care of each other – safety and well-being above all; treat each other with the utmost respect.
- We succeed together – embrace our differences, seek diverse views, and listen to understand; foster a deep sense of belonging.
- We build trust – develop lasting 'One Team' relationships with our colleagues, customers, and partners; hold ourselves accountable to deliver excellence.
50% by 2030
Fleet Emissions Reduction
Aims to cut fleet emissions by half by 2030, targeting major Scope 1 and 2 fuel-related emissions.
Net Zero 2050
Emissions Goal
Committed to achieving net zero emissions across all Scopes by 2050.
- Developing and implementing formal climate action plans on all reportable projects to reduce and manage emissions.
- Testing hybrid/solar light plants, hybrid generation with energy storage, hybrid dozers/excavators, electric trucks/ATVs, and telematics to reduce idling.
- Created CleanBuild™ 2.0 tool to predict project carbon footprint including embodied and operational GHG emissions.
- Training global supply chain team in net-zero practices, engaging suppliers, and evaluating alternative concrete materials.
- Collaborating with equipment manufacturers to accelerate next-generation hybrid and electrified construction equipment.
- Participant in Corporate Coalition for Innovation & Technology toward Net Zero (CCITNZ) alongside GE, GM, Honeywell, Invenergy and others.
900 Colleagues
Completed MARC Program
A large number of colleagues have successfully completed the MARC gender equity program.
150+ Participants
Women@Bechtel Conference 2022
The conference gathered over 150 in-person participants and hundreds more remotely, showcasing its global reach.
260 Female Professionals
Engineering & Safety Roles
Prominent female workforce involved in engineering and safety roles, highlighting gender diversity.
Top 100 Inclusive Workplaces
2022 Recognition
Recognized as one of the Top 100 Most Inclusive Workplaces in the U.K., reflecting strong diversity efforts.
- Achieved ISO 30415 certification for Diversity and Inclusion, the first construction company in the U.K.
- Participates in eight Business Resource Groups, supporting inclusivity and diversity.
- Received national certification in Chile (NCh3262) for addressing gender pay gaps and workplace issues.
- Launched Boundless@Bechtel in 2023 to enhance disability inclusion.
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