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Project Controls Manager - Perth

Requisition ID: 286053 

  • Relocation Authorized: None 
  • Telework Type: Part-Time Telework 
  • Work Location: Perth, WA 

 

 

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Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world's infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place.

 

Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers' objectives to create a lasting positive impact. We serve the infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining & Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations.

 

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Project Overview:

Bechtel Mining and Metals offers engineering, procurement, and construction services for customers in the mining sector across multiple commodities including Iron Ore, Bauxite, Alumina, Aluminium, Copper, Gold, Coal, Lithium and Rare Earths markets.

 

Headquartered in Santiago, Chile, the M&M global business unit also 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:

The Project Controls Manager is responsible for overseeing cost estimating, analysis, and control activities across project. This role supervises schedule development, maintenance, monitoring, impact assessment, and recovery planning efforts. It also manages the preparation and presentation of cost estimates, while supporting both organizational and administrative functions.

 

The manager identifies and evaluates cost engineering and scheduling challenges, and delivers innovative, non-routine solutions. Additionally, they provide strategic guidance on cost engineering, planning, and scheduling to project controls supervisors.

 

This position reports to and receives technical direction from the Project Manager, ensuring all work is executed according to schedule. A key responsibility is maintaining strong working relationships with the customer and internal Bechtel teams, particularly discipline group leaders and engineers.

 

 "This position is designated as part-time telework per our global telework policy and may 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".

 

Major Responsibilities:

  • Lead the planning, execution, and integration of cost, schedule, and progress control systems across the project.
  • Oversee cost estimating, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
  • Ensure accurate and timely reporting of cost performance, trends, and deviations.
  • Supervise the development, maintenance, and monitoring of integrated project schedules.
  • Identify critical path activities and assess schedule impacts and recovery strategies.
  • Implement and manage Earned Value Management (EVM) systems to track project performance.
  • Monitor physical progress and provide progress curves, KPIs, and performance dashboards.
  • Support identification and quantification of schedule and cost risks.
  • Integrate change management processes to ensure proper evaluation and incorporation of changes.
  • Prepare and deliver project-level reports and executive summaries for internal and external stakeholders.
  • Ensure consistency and accuracy of reporting across the project.
  • Provide direction and mentoring to project controls staff and discipline leads.
  • Foster a collaborative environment across cost, planning, estimating, and risk teams.
  • Serve as the key point of contact for project controls with clients, internal management, and joint-venture partners.
  • Build and maintain strong working relationships with engineering, procurement, construction, and project management teams.
  • Ensure appropriate controls systems and tools (e.g., Primavera, EcoSys) are implemented, configured, and effectively utilized.
  • Ensure adherence to corporate project controls procedures, standards, and best practices.
  • Promote continuous improvement initiatives and identify lessons learned for future projects.

 

Education and Experience Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
  • 25 years of total experience, Minimum 20 years professional experience in project controls with emphasis on cost and project estimating.

 

Required Knowledge and Skills:

  • In-depth understanding of cost control, estimating, planning and scheduling, progress measurement, and change management processes.
  • Strong knowledge of project lifecycle phases (OoM, PFS, FS, execution, closeout) and their controls requirements.
  •  Familiarity with stage-gate processes, particularly in engineering, procurement, construction and management (EPCM & EPC) environments.
  • Proficiency in developing Class 2–5 estimates, performing cost benchmarking, risk-based contingency analysis, and cost forecasting techniques.
  • Advanced knowledge of critical path method (CPM) scheduling, schedule risk analysis, resource planning, and recovery planning methodologies.
  • Solid understanding of EVM principles and application in performance measurement and variance analysis.
  • Expertise in industry-standard tools such as:
    • Primavera P6 (schedule development and analysis)
    • EcoSys (cost control and reporting)
    • SAP or Oracle ERP (financial integration)
    • Power BI or similar for dashboarding and data visualization
    • Working knowledge of qualitative and quantitative risk analysis and how it integrates into cost and schedule models.
  • Understanding of contract types, commercial terms, and their impact on project controls and reporting.
  • Ability to synthesize large sets of data into clear, actionable insights.
  • Experience generating executive-level reports and dashboards.
  • Strong interpersonal skills to lead cross-functional teams and engage with project managers, engineers, and clients.
  • Clear, professional communication for internal coordination and external reporting.

 

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.

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