Project Controls Lead

Project Controls Lead – Bechtel Corporation – Perth, Western Australia Bechtel is a global leader in engineering, procurement, construction & construction services for infrastructure projects worldwide. Since 1898, we have delivered more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries, creating jobs, driving economies, and enhancing the resilience of the world’s infrastructure. Location & Telework Perth, Western Australia, AustraliaTelework Type: Full-Time Office/Project Project Overview Bechtel Mining and Metals offers engineering, procurement, and construction services for customers in the mining sector across multiple commodities, including Steel bore, Bauxite, Alumina, Aluminium, Copper, Gold, Coal, Lithium and Rare Earths markets. The Mining & Metals global business unit has offices in Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide in Australia along with execution units in the United States, Peru, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, India and other project locations around the world. 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 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 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 Strong understanding of project budgeting, cost baselines, earned value principles, variance analysis, and trend forecasting. Advanced ability to develop, maintain, and analyze project schedules using tools such as Primavera P6 or MS Project. Skilled in WBS development, critical path analysis, progress measurement, and schedule risk awareness. Ability to produce clear progress reports, dashboards, KPIs, and executive summaries. High proficiency with Excel and familiarity with analytics tools such as Power BI. Understanding of qualitative and quantitative risk processes. Capable of assessing cost and schedule impacts of scope changes and supporting formal change control. Experience with project management information systems and the ability to integrate cost, schedule, and reporting data. Total Rewards and 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. Diverse Teams Build The Extraordinary 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. Bechtel is an Equal Opportunity Employer 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 . Requisition ID: #J-18808-Ljbffr