Project Controls Manager

Bechtel Oil, Gas & Chemicals Incorporated; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading global engineering firm in the UK is seeking a Part-Time Senior Cost Engineer to manage cost engineering and planning activities. In this role, you will lead a team, provide oversight and guidance, and ensure successful project execution. Ideal candidates will possess a bachelor's degree and substantial experience in cost engineering. This position offers flexible telework options, requiring in-person attendance at least three days a week.

Benefits

Flexible telework options

Health benefits

Career advancement programs

Qualifications

• Requires 13-15 years of relevant experience or 17-19 years of relevant work experience.
• Extensive expertise in overseeing cost engineering functions.
• Demonstrated management and personnel administration skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage cost engineering, cost estimating, cost analysis/control, and planning/scheduling activities.
• Develop project/program estimates and cost forecasts.
• Provide leadership, oversight, and training to team members.

Skills

Cost engineering

Cost estimating

Cost analysis/control

Planning/scheduling

Risk management

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or master's degree

Job description

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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.
"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:

• 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:

• Extensive expertise and proven track record in overseeing cost engineering functions, including estimation, control, analysis, as well as planning and scheduling activities both on-site and in the home office. Demonstrated ability in management, supervision, and personnel administration, including providing performance evaluations to leadership and staff. Skilled in problem identification, analysis, resolution, and facilitating informed decision-making.
• Proficient in translating prime contract requirements into comprehensive Project Execution Plans and defining subcontract scopes. Experienced in establishing project controls systems and reporting protocols for prime contracts and subcontracts. Adept at developing project delivery strategies, packaging work, and scope delineation for major contract works.
• Competent in evaluating and presenting commercial impacts relating to cost and schedule considerations. Exceptional communication skills with a proven capacity to deliver project controls updates to management and clients.
• Possesses expert knowledge of engineering, procurement, contracting, construction, and commissioning processes, particularly those employed by Bechtel. Acquired industry and technical insights through specialized education and extensive hands‑on experience, up‑to‑date on current developments within the field.

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