Project Controls Lead

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Project Overview:

Bechtel and Westinghouse Electric Company have partnered to deliver the first AP1000 nuclear power reactors in Poland for our customer, the Polish Entity Polskie Elektrownie Jadrowe (PEJ). Bechtel will be the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) contractor for the project. As the EPC, our responsibilities will include providing the design for the Turbine Island and Balance of Plant as well as the construction of the entire facility.  This is a one-of-a-kind opportunity, and we are looking for the talent that will help expand Poland’s nuclear base and build a strong and long-lasting energy future for generations to come. This position is subject to U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) regulations at 10 CFR Part 810 (Part 810), which govern the transfer of hardware, materials, and technology to support the construction and operation of commercial nuclear power plants overseas.

Job Summary:

Leads the project controls team in all aspects of cost, planning, reporting and risk management to all relevant internal/external stakeholders on progress and performance for the project. Manages the effective execution of the Project Controls program in accordance with Bechtel Group, Inc. and applicable GBU Project Controls Department Procedures. Responsible for confirming maturity of information products used to construct the performance management baseline, formalizing the baseline and controlling to the baseline and reviews and approves all project financial calculations and reporting.

Major Responsibilities:

• Reviews contract drafts for adequacy of cost and scope definition and Project Controls requirements.
• Coordinates development of all data in support of negotiations.
• Prepares, coordinates, and directs Project Controls presentations to Bechtel and client management.
• Participates in the development and training of assigned personnel and the implementation of on-the-job and classroom training programs.
• Conducts personnel performance reviews and career counselling. Interviews candidates for employment and makes recommendations for employment decisions.
• Directs project control activities. Develops, interprets, and executes policy, objectives, and standards applicable to cost and schedule control and analysis activities.
• Prepares the Project Controls Plan for the project. Maintains liaison with GBU functional management to coordinate workload and staffing plans, work processes, and procedures.
• Provides structured leadership and guidance for the overall execution of Project Execution Risk Management (PERM) activities.
• Provides project leaders and relevant stakeholders with risk awareness support and guidance as necessary.
• Develops and maintains project Risk Management Plan (RMP), metrics, and reports. Develops and reviews risk breakdown structures, risk libraries, and risk identification tools and frameworks in support of project needs.
• 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, GBU, and functional stakeholders in managing enterprise level PERM activities as required.
• Provides leadership and guidance for the analysis of specially assigned risk initiatives or work planning requiring detailed risk development, assessment, and response planning efforts. 

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelors’ degree from an accredited university and at least 20 years of professional experience, or in lieu of a degree, a high school diploma or equivalent and at least 21 years of professional experience.
• Must be able to complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check including verification of employment, education, and travel.
• Must be able to obtain site security badge for access to work site. 

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Thorough knowledge of and demonstrated experience in directing cost engineering functions, including cost estimating, control, and analysis, and planning and scheduling functions, including schedule development, control, and analysis, in the field and the home office. 
• Experience and demonstrated skill in establishing criteria for Project Controls activities.
• Demonstrated skill in management, supervisory, and personnel administrative functions.
• Skilled in oral and written communication, with demonstrated ability to present Project Controls information to management and to the client.
• Demonstrated skill in identifying, analysing, and solving problems.
• Expert level of knowledge of engineering, procurement, contracts, construction, and startup work processes.
• Knowledge of engineering and construction management customarily acquired over time through specialized instruction or practical experience. 
• Knowledge of current industry and technical developments.
• Proficiency in using PC operating systems and several basic software Microsoft Office applications such as Excel, Word and PowerPoint. 
• Demonstrated ability to work with people of varied backgrounds and objectives. 

Preferred Knowledge and Skills:

• Proven track record of successful project controls delivery across scheduling, cost engineering, cost estimating and risk management – and full exposure to project business case scrutiny processes and project controls practices.
• Experienced in implementing change management systems that compliment contractual arrangements.
• Experienced in the application of BI Analytics to deliver management information across a program.
• Prior AP1000 nuclear power plant development, permitting, engineering, procurement, and construction experience.
• Proficiency in using multiple discipline specific applications (Ecosys, Compass, Primavera, Acumen Fuse, Power BI, etc.) currently in use by Bechtel.
• Experienced in the use of the various PERM tools and methods including use of Active Risk Manager (ARM) software, @RISK, and Primavera Risk Analysis (PRA) and/or Acumen Risk and including risk statement drafting, preparation of treatment plans, and providing written risk analysis and reports for Senior Management levels. 

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