Bechtel

Project Controls Manager (Program Oversight)

Bechtel$179K — $230K *
Transportation
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Accredited degree in Engineering or Construction Management with 13-15 years or more of experience, or 17-19 years of relevant work experience.
  • Experience directing Project Controls and supervising teams effectively.
  • Demonstrated experience with large-scale light-rail and high-speed railway projects.
  • Ability to translate prime contract requirements into actionable Project Execution Plans.
  • Skilled in setting up Project controls tools and creating reporting cycles for various contracts.
  • Experience in developing project organograms and Project Delivery Strategies.

Responsibilities

  • Execute core Project Controls programs: engineering, cost estimating, cost control, and scheduling.
  • Direct the development and monitoring of project schedules and recovery plans.
  • Analyze cost engineering and planning/scheduling issues and provide innovative solutions.
  • Develop and interpret policies and standards related to cost and schedule control activities.
  • Review contract drafts for cost and scope adequacy, ensuring Project Controls requirements are met.
  • Coordinate the collection of data necessary for negotiations.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
  • Optional disability and supplemental insurance options.
  • Generous paid time off of 160 hours annually, plus nine paid holidays.
  • Paid parental leave and discretionary bonuses provided.
  • Robust 401K plan with matching and profit-sharing components.
Full Job Description
Requisition ID: 295419
  • Relocation Authorized: National - Family
  • Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project
  • Work Location: San Jose, CA
  • Salary Range: 179,183 - 230,960 annually (salary range is based on market data; final salary offered is determined by education, experience, and qualifications of the applicant.)


Project Overview:

Bechtel has been appointed by The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) to provide Construction Management Services for Phase II (BSVII) of The BART Silicon Valley Program. The Program further extends the BART system from the Berryessa Station in north San Jose, through downtown San Jose, and continuing to Santa Clara University. This landmark project is a six mile, four-station extension, linking the Phase I terminus at the Berryessa/North San Jose BART station to the Santa Clara Station in the City of Santa Clara. BSVII is planned to include a 54-foot single-bore tunnel, three underground stations, one at-grade station and a maintenance facility.

Job Summary:

The Regional Rail Operations - Project Controls Manager is responsible for leading and directing the development of U.S. based projects starting from the bid phase to award and execution. Develops the project controls strategy and staffing plans required to manage projects and including directing the Cost Manager, Planning Manager and other project controls professionals as needed depending on size and scope of the project. #LI-ML1

Major Responsibilities:

  • Execution of Project Controls core programs i.e., engineering, cost estimating, cost analysis/control, and planning/scheduling in accordance with applicable Project Controls Department procedures.
  • Directs schedule development, maintenance, monitoring, impact identification, and recovery plan development activities.
  • Identifies, analyzes, and provides innovative solutions to cost engineering and planning/scheduling problems.
  • Develops, interprets, and executes policy, objectives, and standards applicable to cost and schedule control and analysis activities.
  • Reviews of contract drafts for adequacy of cost and scope definition and Project Controls requirements.
  • Coordinates development of all data in support of negotiations.


Education and Experience Requirements:

  • Have accredited degree in either Engineering or Construction Management (or international equivalent) and 13-15 years of relevant experience or 17-19 years of relevant work experience
  • Experience in Project Controls, preferably directing other supervisors and managers in execution of PC responsibilities.
  • Experience in delivering large-scale projects that include large scale light-rail and high-speed railway projects. Experiences typically include planning for construction through rural and urban locations, along active freight lines, bridge construction over navigable waterways, upgrading track and building or rehabilitating bridges, station stops, storage yards, and maintenance shops.
  • Experience in translating prime contract requirements to Project Execution Plans and subcontract scope definitions.
  • Experience in setting up Project controls tools and reporting cycles for the Prime contract and subcontracts.
  • Demonstrated experience in Rail project execution processes, procedures and implementation of industry best practices and lessons learned.
  • Experience in developing project organograms to befit phased project development and execution.
  • Experience in developing Project Delivery Strategy, work packaging and scope definitions of main works contracts.
  • Experience assessing and presenting commercial impacts relative to cost and schedule.


Required Knowledge and Skills:

  • Thorough knowledge of and demonstrated experience in directing cost engineering functions, including cost estimating, control, and analysis, and planning & scheduling functions, including schedule development, control, and analysis, in the field and the home office.
  • Demonstrated skill in management, supervisory, and personnel administrative functions.
  • Demonstrated skill in identifying, analyzing, solving problems and enabling decision-making.
  • Expert communication skills with demonstrated ability to present Project Controls information to management/client.
  • Expert level of knowledge of engineering, procurement, contracts, construction, and startup work processes, as performed by Bechtel.
  • Knowledge of engineering & construction management customarily acquired over time through specialized instruction or practical experience. Knowledge of current industry & technical developments.


Total Rewards/Benefits:

For decades, Bechtel has worked to inspire the next generation of employees and beyond! Because our teams face some of the world's toughest challenges, we offer robust benefits to ensure our people thrive. Whether it is advancing careers, delivering programs to enhance our culture, or providing time to recharge, Bechtel has the benefits to build a legacy of sustainable growth. Learn more at Bechtel Total Rewards

Diverse teams build the extraordinary:

As a global company, Bechtel has long been home to a vibrant multitude of nationalities, cultures, ethnicities, and life experiences. This diversity has made us a more trusted partner, more effective problem solvers and innovators, and a more attractive destination for leading talent.

We are committed to being a company where every colleague feels that they belong-where colleagues feel part of "One Team," respected and rewarded for what they bring, supported in pursuing their goals, invested in our values and purpose, and treated equitably. Click here to learn more about the people who power our legacy.

At Bechtel, our employees enjoy a competitive total rewards package that includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, along with optional disability and supplemental insurance options, generous paid time off (160 hours annually, accrued 6.16 hours per pay period), nine paid holidays, paid parental leave, discretionary bonuses, and a well-designed 401K plan with matching and profit-sharing components

About Bechtel

Bechtel Corporation is an American engineering, procurement, construction, and project management company founded in San Francisco, California, and headquartered in Reston, Virginia. It is the largest construction company in the United States and the 11th-largest privately owned American company in 2018. Its headquarters are in the Reston area of unincorporated Fairfax County, Virginia. Bechtel is a global engineering, construction, and project management company, and they are currently working on projects in over 40 countries. The company is organized into five global business units that specialize in civil infrastructure; power generation, communications, and transmission; mining and metals; oil, gas, and chemicals; and government services.
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