Project Controls Manager - Combined Cycle

Bechtel
Reston, VA

Requisition ID: 287430

  • Relocation Authorized: National - Family
  • Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project
  • Work Location: Reston, VA

 

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Project Overview:

The Infrastructure GBU’s, Renewables & Clean Power business line is pursuing future combined cycle power plant projects. The business line is assembling a proposal team to be based in Reston, VA. Upon successful award, the candidate will mobilize to the project site.

Job Summary:

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.

Major Responsibilities:

  • 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
  • Oversees the effective implementation of department procedures used for estimating and for monitoring and controlling cost and schedule
  • Provide best practice Project Controls expertise and service across the program
  • Ensure the right level of resources are maintained
  • 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 development, maintenance and adoption of fit-for-purpose project risk registers across the project.
  • Oversee the ongoing development and maintenance of an effective Change Management and Trend Program
  • Develops the preparation and presentation of project/program estimates and cost forecasts
  • Provides generally non-routine cost engineering/planning and scheduling guidance
  • Identifies and provides innovative solutions to 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

Education and Experience Requirements:

Requires bachelor's or master's degree (or international equivalent) and 13-15 years of relevant experience or 17-19 years of relevant work experience

Required Knowledge and Skills:

  • Experience in delivering large-scale combined cycle power projects.
  • Ability to work effectively in a team environment, motivating and supporting others.
  • Demonstrated expert understanding of project controls core processes and procedures including, cost control, planning, risk analysis, estimating, trend reporting and information management.
  • 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.
  • Significant experience of leading, managing and organizing teams.
  • Experience in leading a team of diverse backgrounds and experience towards a single project outcome.

Total Rewards/Benefits:

For decades, Bechtel has worked to inspire the next generation of employees and beyond! Because our teams face some of the world's toughest challenges, we offer robust benefits to ensure our people thrive. Whether it is advancing careers, delivering programs to enhance our culture, or providing time to recharge, Bechtel has the benefits to build a legacy of sustainable growth. Learn more at Bechtel Total Rewards

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As a global company, Bechtel has long been home to a vibrant multitude of nationalities, cultures, ethnicities, and life experiences. This diversity has made us a more trusted partner, more effective problem solvers and innovators, and a more attractive destination for leading talent.

We are committed to being a company where every colleague feels that they belong-where colleagues feel part of "One Team," respected and rewarded for what they bring, supported in pursuing their goals, invested in our values and purpose, and treated equitably. Click here to learn more about the people who power our legacy.

Bechtel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law), protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Applicants with a disability, who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, may e-mail their request to [email protected]

Posted 2025-10-20

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