Wood

Senior Project Controls Manager

Wood · Houston, Texas, United States

Professional Services · 10,001+ employees

8 h ago Closes in 6d
Principal (10+ yrs) Full-time United States
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About the role

The Senior Project Controls Manager will oversee the setup and management of project control systems, tools, and interfaces to ensure accurate reporting of costs, schedules, and risks. They will also lead and mentor a large team of project control resources to support project delivery excellence across mining and metals projects.

What they look for

Project controls Contracts management Budgeting Cost control Planning Scheduling Change management Engineering Procurement Construction execution Project management software Primavera SAP Leadership Risk management Communication

Requirements

Candidates must have a minimum of 15 years of relevant industry experience in project control positions, including leadership roles. Strong expertise in contracts management, budgeting, cost control, and proficiency with project control tools like Primavera and SAP is required.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements Diversity and inclusion initiatives Competitive salary Flexible benefits package Professional development plans

Full description

Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world.

Wood is recruiting for a Project Control Manager – Senior to join its Minerals & Metals business focusing on project controls excellence for large-scale mining projects. This opportunity is onsite in Santiago, Chile.

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The Role

This position will oversee the set up and running of all required project controls systems, tools, and interfaces to allow successful management and reporting of the project costs, schedule and risks on projects and specific assignments. The candidate will be responsible for managing and guiding a large team of project control resources in support of project delivery excellence. The role interfaces with a number of key stakeholders across the project and wider business. Primary focal point for the Project Manager/Director, Client or Project Team for all matters relating to project costs, schedules, and risk; and resources requirements. This role will develop and implement the project control execution plan for a major project with significant complexity.

Our Clients and Projects

From feasibility study to execution, Wood's Minerals & Metals business has helped design and deliver mining projects globally for over 60 years. Our world calls for advanced, scalable processing of key minerals and metals to meet rising demand across all commodities. At Wood, we play our part by supporting our global clients with advanced facilities and predictable, safe and fast delivery of projects worldwide as we strive for net zero.

What we can offer

  • Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across the mining and metals sector
  • Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs
  • Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice
  • Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure market alignment
  • Flexible benefits package tailored to your lifestyle
  • Commitment to continued professional development through tailored development plans
  • Global connections with leading industry experts shaping the standards of our profession

Wood is a global leader in consulting, engineering and operations for the energy and materials sectors. With 33,000 people in around 50 countries, Wood supports clients across the full asset lifecycle, delivering safe, predictable outcomes while enabling resilient operations and a lower carbon future. Wood forms the Energy & Materials pillar of Sidara - a global partnership uniting leading multidisciplinary engineering, design, and project management companies. www.woodgroup.com

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.