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KLA

Newport, United Kingdom

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01.08.2025

15.09.2025

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Description

KLA is seeking a Project Controls Manager (PCM) with expertise in cost estimating, cost control, planning & scheduling, and contracts. Working closely with all members of the Corporate Facilities team, Contractors, Architect / Engineering Firms, Consultants, Regulatory, as well as KLA’s internal teams from Legal, Real Estate, Finance, Purchasing, and Insurance, you will take ownership of cost, schedule, and contracts for all capital projects.

The successful candidate will coordinate with all GWS team members to provide executive level reporting on a monthly and quarterly basis such as MBR, QBR, Strat Plans, and FRAMs. The PCM will be responsible for issuing project level and portfolio level reports supporting the GWS team in consolidating project information to support the Long-Range Plan.

Educational and Professional Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree (Civil Engineering or Construction Management) or equivalent.
• Extensive experience in commercial and industrial construction in project controls (Cost Control, Scheduling, and Estimating).
• Experience in microelectronic or pharmaceutical industry with knowledge of cleanrooms and process piping / MEP scope is preferable, but experience in related industries is also welcomed.

Scope Responsibility:

• Handling a broad range of projects, from simple to sophisticated manufacturing retrofit projects, collaborating closely with corporate management to assist in project funding (FRAM), and leading project cost basis reporting to senior management.
• Reporting on cost, schedule, risk, contracts, and issues on all capital projects globally.
• Supporting Project Managers during bid solicitation, evaluation, and award processes.
• Managing consultants and possibly leading FTEs in the future.

Position Summary:

• Developing project funding documents, assisting in budget and schedule planning, risk analysis, cash flow analysis, and benchmarking costs. Reviewing engineering and contractor estimates, bids, change orders, invoices, and progress reports. Responsible for budgeting, tracking, and controlling costs. This role requires onsite presence, with travel up to 30%, mainly in Europe and occasionally to APAC sites.

Technical Ability Requirements:

• Strong technical knowledge in construction cost and schedule management, analytical skills for estimate analysis, bid evaluations, budgeting, risk modeling, and benchmarking.
• Understanding of all estimating types from conceptual to definitive, proficiency in Excel, database programs, scheduling software, PowerPoint, Word, and email. Leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills are essential.

Software Skills: Expert in Primavera (P6), estimation software such as Timberline, cost applications like Ecosys or Skire, Excel, Visio, and other Office tools. PowerBi experience is a plus.

What we will offer you?

We offer a competitive, family-friendly total rewards package, including annual leave starting at 25 days plus bank holidays, contributory pension, health plan, cycle to work scheme, bonus, share scheme, rewards, and life assurance.

KLA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer!

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution.
• Extensive experience in project controls (Cost Control, Scheduling, Estimating) in commercial and industrial building construction.
• Preferred experience in microelectronic or pharmaceutical industry, with knowledge of cleanrooms and process piping/MEP scope, but experience in related industries is acceptable.

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