Senior Project Controls Manager (Part-Time/Hybrid)

Bechtel; Houston (TX); Remote; USD 160,000 - 231,000; Full time

Job summary

Bechtel is seeking a senior cost engineering leader to manage cost estimating, analysis, and scheduling for complex projects. You will guide a team, coordinate with engineering and procurement, and ensure accurate forecasting and control across the project lifecycle.

The role emphasizes governance, risk management, and collaboration with senior management to deliver on program objectives in a multinational environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree required and 13–19 years of relevant experience.
• Experience managing cost engineering, estimating, and control for complex projects.
• Ability to present to senior management and mentor staff.

Responsibilities

• Manages cost engineering, cost estimating, cost analysis/control, and planning/scheduling activities for a project with high technical complexity.
• Develops cost forecasts and prepares project/program estimates.
• Reviews contract drafts for cost and scope adequacy and project controls.
• Provides leadership, training, and mentoring in project risk management and Bechtel processes.
• Integrates risk management with Change Management, Forecasting, Cost, and related controls.
• Oversees data gathering and reporting to support negotiations and project objectives.

Skills

Cost engineering

Cost estimating

Cost control

Planning/scheduling

Team leadership

Risk management

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree

Job description

Bechtel is seeking a senior cost engineering leader to manage cost estimating, analysis, and scheduling for complex projects. You will guide a team, coordinate with engineering and procurement, and ensure accurate forecasting and control across the project lifecycle.

The role emphasizes governance, risk management, and collaboration with senior management to deliver on program objectives in a multinational environment.