Project Controls Manager - Global

2000 KLA Corporation UK Limited; Newport; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the microelectronics field is seeking a Project Controls Manager (PCM) to oversee project costs and schedules for capital projects. The ideal candidate will have a background in Civil Engineering or Construction Management, along with significant experience in commercial and industrial projects. This role involves working closely with various stakeholders and requires analytical skills in cost estimating and project management software. Benefits include a competitive rewards package with annual leave, pension, and performance bonuses.

Benefits

Annual leave

Pension plan

Health plan

Cycle scheme

Performance bonuses

Share scheme

Life assurance

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in project controls within commercial and industrial construction.
• Experience in microelectronic or pharmaceutical industries preferred.
• Knowledge in cost and schedule management along with risk modeling.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects from funding to reporting on cost, schedule, and risk.
• Support Project Managers during bid processes.
• Review estimates, bids, change orders, and track project costs.

Skills

Analytical skills

Cost management

Schedule management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree (Civil Engineering or Construction Management)

Tools

Excel

Primavera P6

PowerBi

Job description

Job Title: Project Controls Manager (PCM)

Client: 2000 KLA Corporation UK Limited

Location: Newport, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 2b23bfbecb6d

Job Views: 5

Posted: 29.06.2025

Expiry Date: 13.08.2025

Job Description:

KLA is seeking a Project Controls Manager (PCM) with expertise in cost estimating, cost control, planning & scheduling, and contracts. The PCM will work closely with the Corporate Facilities team, contractors, architects, consultants, and internal departments such as Legal, Real Estate, Finance, Purchasing, and Insurance. Responsibilities include managing cost, schedule, and contracts for capital projects, coordinating executive reports, and supporting the Long-Range Plan.

Educational and Professional Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree (Civil Engineering or Construction Management) or equivalent.
• Extensive experience in project controls within commercial and industrial construction.
• Experience in microelectronic or pharmaceutical industries, especially with cleanrooms and process piping, is preferred.

Scope of Responsibilities:

• Manage a range of projects from simple to complex manufacturing retrofit projects, including project funding, cost basis reporting, and senior management updates.
• Report on cost, schedule, risk, contracts, and issues globally.
• Support Project Managers during bid processes.
• Manage consultants and lead FTEs in the future.

Position Summary:

• Develop project funding documents, assist in budgeting, scheduling, risk analysis, and benchmarking.
• Review engineering and contractor estimates, bids, change orders, invoices, and progress.
• Responsible for budgeting, tracking, and controlling costs onsite, with travel up to 30%, mainly in Europe.

Technical Ability Requirements:

• Strong knowledge in construction cost and schedule management.
• Analytical skills in estimate analysis, bid evaluation, budgeting, risk modeling, and benchmarking.
• Proficiency in estimating from conceptual to definitive stages, and in software such as Excel, Primavera P6, Timberline, Ecosys, Skire, Visio, and PowerBi is a plus.

Benefits:

Competitive total rewards package including annual leave, pension, health plan, cycle scheme, bonuses, share scheme, and life assurance.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution.
• Extensive experience in project controls on commercial and industrial projects.
• Preferred experience in microelectronics or pharmaceuticals, especially with cleanrooms and MEP scope.

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