Senior Project Controls Manager

About the Role

Join Bechtel's groundbreaking nuclear energy project as a Project Controls Manager for Poland's first AP1000 nuclear power reactors in Lubiatowo. This is a transformational opportunity to lead project controls for one of Europe's most significant energy infrastructure developments, partnering with Westinghouse Electric Company and Polskie Elektrownie Jadrowe (PEJ) to deliver clean, reliable energy for generations to come.

As Project Controls Manager, you will spearhead all aspects of cost management, planning, reporting, and risk management for this historic Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) project. You'll be responsible for establishing and maintaining performance baselines, driving strategic decision-making through comprehensive project analytics, and ensuring successful delivery of this complex nuclear facility.

Key Responsibilities
Project Controls Leadership:

• Lead and manage the project controls team across all disciplines including cost engineering, scheduling, and risk management
• Develop, implement, and maintain the comprehensive Project Controls Plan in accordance with Bechtel Group procedures
• Review and approve all project financial calculations, forecasting, and performance reporting
• Establish and control project performance baselines, ensuring information maturity and accuracy

Contract and Commercial Management:

• Review contract drafts for cost and scope definition adequacy, ensuring robust Project Controls requirements
• Coordinate development of all data supporting contract negotiations and commercial discussions
• Prepare and deliver Project Controls presentations to senior Bechtel and client management teams

Risk Management Excellence:

• Provide structured leadership for Project Execution Risk Management (PERM) activities across the entire project lifecycle
• Develop and maintain the project Risk Management Plan, metrics, and comprehensive reporting frameworks
• Create risk breakdown structures, libraries, and identification tools tailored to nuclear construction requirements
• Integrate risk management processes with change management, forecasting, cost control, and claims procedures
• Lead analysis of specialized risk initiatives requiring detailed development, assessment, and response planning

Team Development and Management:

• Conduct performance reviews, career counseling, and professional development planning for team members
• Interview candidates and make recommendations for key project controls positions
• Develop and implement on-the-job and classroom training programs specific to nuclear project requirements
• Coordinate with Global Business Unit functional management on workload planning and staffing strategies

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Maintain liaison with corporate, GBU, and functional stakeholders on enterprise-level project controls activities
• Provide risk awareness support and guidance to project leaders and key stakeholders
• Present complex project performance data and analysis to diverse audiences including senior management and client representatives

Requirements
Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university with at least 20 years of professional experience, OR
• High school diploma or equivalent with at least 21 years of professional experience
• Demonstrated track record in large-scale infrastructure or industrial construction projects
• Experience leading project controls teams on complex, multi-year engineering and construction projects

Core Technical Skills:

• Thorough knowledge and demonstrated experience directing cost engineering functions, including estimating, control, and analysis
• Expert-level planning and scheduling capabilities, including development, control, and analysis in both field and office environments
• Proven skill in establishing comprehensive criteria for Project Controls activities across diverse project phases
• Expert knowledge of engineering, procurement, contracts, construction, and startup work processes
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with demonstrated ability to resolve complex project challenges

Leadership and Communication:

• Exceptional management, supervisory, and personnel administrative skills
• Outstanding oral and written communication abilities with experience presenting to senior management and clients
• Proven ability to work effectively with people of varied backgrounds, cultures, and objectives
• Experience leading cross-functional teams in fast-paced, high-stakes project environments

Technical Proficiency:

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Knowledge of current industry developments and best practices in project controls and construction management
• Understanding of engineering and construction management principles acquired through specialized training and practical experience

Preferred Qualifications
Specialized Experience:

• Prior AP1000 nuclear power plant development, permitting, engineering, procurement, or construction experience
• Proven track record delivering project controls across scheduling, cost engineering, estimating, and risk management
• Experience with project business case scrutiny processes and advanced project controls practices
• Background implementing change management systems that complement contractual arrangements

Advanced Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in specialized software including Ecosys, Compass, Primavera, Acumen Fuse, Power BI, and other