Project Controls Manager, Nuclear

Bechtel Oil, Gas & Chemicals Incorporated; Reading; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Reading seeks a seasoned professional to lead cost engineering and planning activities across large-scale projects. The candidate will oversee a team, ensuring effective project execution, providing mentorship, and fostering innovation in problem-solving. A degree and extensive experience in cost management and project controls are essential. Additionally, familiarity with security clearance requirements is highly preferred. The role offers a blend of impactful challenges in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Robust benefits

Career advancement programs

Inclusive workplace initiatives

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor's or master's degree (or international equivalent) and 15+ years of relevant experience.
• Extensive expertise in cost engineering and project controls systems.
• Exceptional communication skills for delivering updates to management.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team in managing cost engineering and planning activities.
• Develop project estimates and cost forecasts.
• Mentor team members on project procedures and risk management.

Skills

Cost engineering oversight

Planning and scheduling

Problem identification

Engineering knowledge

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree

Job description

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• Work Location: Reading

Extraordinary teams building inspiring projects:

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.

Bechtel’s team will operate as an integrated partner in support of the AWE Intelligent Client, working alongside AWE’s internal teams to support AWE as it aims to set up a new programme management function, drive delivery and integrate diverse delivery streams.

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 large, complex 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
• 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
• 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

Education and Experience Requirements:

Requires bachelor's or master's degree (or international equivalent) and 15+ years of relevant experience or 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.

Grade 28 -Typically requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 13-15 years of relevant experience or 17-19 years of relevant work experience.

Grade 29 - Typically requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 15+ years of relevant experience or 19+ years of relevant work experience.

Ideally, British Nationals with UK SC Security Clearance however, other nationalities may be considered to meet basic security clearance requirements.

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