Project Controls Manager
Bechtel Corporation
full-time
Houston, Texas | Reston, Virginia
Posted 10/22/2026
Job Description
<p><span style="font-size: 9.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Requisition ID: 300151</strong></span></span></p><ul type="disc"><li style="vertical-align: middle;"><span style="font-size: 9.0pt;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Relocation Authorized: National - Family</span></strong></span></li><li style="vertical-align: middle;"><span style="font-size: 9.0pt;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Telework Type: Part-Time Telework </span></strong></span></li><li style="vertical-align: middle;"><span style="font-size: 9.0pt;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Work Location: Various Work Locations USA, Houston, TX, Reston, VA</span></strong></span></li><li><span style="font-size: 9pt; color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><strong>Salary Range:</strong> $159,700 - $231,000 annually (salary range is based on market data; final salary offered is determined by education, experience, and qualifications of the applicant.)</span></span></li></ul><div><div style='padding: 10px 0px;border: 1px solid transparent;'><div style='font-size:16px;word-wrap: break-word;'><H2 style='font-size: 1em; margin: 0px'><b>Extraordinary teams building inspiring projects:</b></H2> </div><div><p style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:12px"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif">Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world's infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place. </span></span></p><p style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:12px"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif">Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers' objectives to create a lasting positive impact. We serve the Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining & Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations. </span></span></p><p style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:12px"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif">Core to Bechtel is our <a href="https://www.bechtel.com/about-us/vision-values-covenants/" style="color:#0563c1; text-decoration:underline" target="_blank" title="https://www.bechtel.com/about-us/vision-values-covenants/"><span style="text-decoration:none">Vision, Values and Commitments</span></a>. They are what we believe, what customers can expect, and how we deliver. Learn more about our <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UuEx0BFBSFE" style="color:#0563c1; text-decoration:underline" target="_blank" title="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UuEx0BFBSFE"><span style="text-decoration:none">extraordinary teams building inspiring projects</span></a> in our <a href="https://impact.bechtel.com/" style="color:#0563c1; text-decoration:underline" target="_blank" title="https://impact.bechtel.com/"><span style="text-decoration:none">Impact Report</span></a>. </span></span></p></div></div><div style='padding: 10px 0px;border: 1px solid transparent;'><div style='font-size:16px;word-wrap: break-word;'><H2 style='font-size: 1em; margin: 0px'><b>Project Overview:</b></H2> </div><div><p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Bechtel Manufacturing and Technology (M&T) is an exciting and growing business that serves the increasing demand of EPC services for customers in the semiconductor (manufacturing facilities and supply chain); data center, electric vehicle (batteries, charging infrastructure, and production); and life sciences markets.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">M&T strives to exceed our customer objectives through utilizing our agility, innovative technologies, and world class talent. M&T will solve the industries toughest challenges, building both our company and the world for the future.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Headquartered in the U.S. with employees in various states, M&T also has colleagues in the United Kingdom, India, and other locations while we actively pursue exciting opportunities in other parts of the world. We are looking for talented people to join our team that are passionate about making a difference and contributing to historical projects that will have a lasting impact on society.</span></p></div></div><div style='padding: 10px 0px;border: 1px solid transparent;'><div style='font-size:16px;word-wrap: break-word;'><H2 style='font-size: 1em; margin: 0px'><b>Job Summary:</b></H2> </div><div><div><p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto">In this position, you will lead a team to manage cost engineering, cost estimating, cost analysis/control, forecasting, and planning/scheduling activities for a project that requires technical skill and expertise. You will provide leadership, oversight, guidance, training, and mentoring to your team on key project procedures and risk management to ensure successful project execution and delivery.</span><span style="color: white;" data-ccp-props="{"134233279":true,"201341983":0,"335559739":120,"335559740":228}"> #LI-SM2</span></span></p></div><div><p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"> </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233279":true,"201341983":0,"335559739":120,"335559740":228}"> </span></span></p></div></div></div><div style='padding: 10px 0px;border: 1px solid transparent;'><div style='font-size:16px;word-wrap: break-word;'><H2 style='font-size: 1em; margin: 0px'><b>Major Responsibilities:</b></H2> </div><div><div><ul><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Manages cost engineering, cost estimating, cost analysis/control, and planning/scheduling activities for a project, or for discipline/project/proposal estimating or staff planning activities that requires a high degree of technical skill and experience.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Develops the preparation and presentation of project/program estimates and cost forecasts.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Supports project/program organizational and administrative activities.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Provides generally non-routine cost engineering/planning and scheduling guidance.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Identifies and provides innovative solutions to cost engineering and planning/scheduling problems.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Reviews Earned Revenue Determination Data, Proposal Financial Summaries, Project Financial Status Reports, and Charge for Project Working Capital calculations for assigned project/program.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Reviews contract drafts for adequacy of cost and scope definition and Project Controls requirements.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Coordinates development of all data in support of negotiationsProvides oversight, training, mentoring, and ensures capability of Project Risk Coordinator(s) and Project Risk Specialist(s) in conducting PERM activities towards the attainment of project objectives.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Provides leadership in terms of integrating the risk management process with other key project procedures (e.g., Change Management, Forecasting, Cost, Trends, and Claims and support corporate</span></li></ul></div></div></div><div style='padding: 10px 0px;border: 1px solid transparent;'><div style='font-size:16px;word-wrap: break-word;'><H2 style='font-size: 1em; margin: 0px'><b>Education and Experience Requirements:</b></H2> </div><div><p><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12px">Requires bachelor's or master's degree (or international equivalent) and 13-15 years of relevant experience or 17-19 years of relevant work experience</span></span></p></div></div><div style='padding: 10px 0px;border: 1px solid transparent;'><div style='font-size:16px;word-wrap: break-word;'><H2 style='font-size: 1em; margin: 0px'><b>Required Knowledge and Skills:</b></H2> </div><div><div><ul><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Capability and flexibility to handle multiple tasks in restricted timeframes to support project goals.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Excellent verbal and written communication skills.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Prior demonstrated capability to present information and analysis to senior management.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Familiarity with Bechtel Project Controls systems, processes and procedures.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Demonstrated understanding of the Engineering, Procurement and Construction work processes.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Strong ability to interface with other disciplines, customer reps and subcontractors as required.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Experience and demonstrated skill in establishing criteria and directing Project Controls activities.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Experience and demonstrated skill in directing cost engineering functions, including cost estimating, cost control, and cost analysis, in the field and the home office.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Experience and demonstrated skill in directing, planning, and scheduling functions, including schedule development, control, and analysis, in the field and home office.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Ability to quickly understand in detail the scope of work required to be performed, to the point of being able to develop appropriate schedule / work plans.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Ability to produce and present high quality project reporting and analysis.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Preferred experience in Data Centers and/or Semiconductors industries.</span></li></ul></div></div></div><div style='padding: 10px 0px;border: 1px solid transparent;'><div style='font-size:16px;word-wrap: break-word;'><H2 style='font-size: 1em; margin: 0px'><b>Total Rewards/Benefits:</b></H2> </div><div><p style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:12px"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif">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 <a href="https://www.bechtel.com/about/life-at-bechtel/total-rewards/" style="color:blue; text-decoration:underline">Bechtel Total Rewards</a></span></span></p></div></div><div style='padding: 10px 0px;border: 1px solid transparent;'><div style='font-size:16px;word-wrap: break-word;'><H2 style='font-size: 1em; margin: 0px'><b>Diverse teams build the extraordinary:</b></H2> </div><div><p><span style="font-size:12px"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif">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.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size:12px"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif">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. <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jHQGhaeRJsU">Click here to learn more about the people who power our legacy.</a></span></span></p></div></div></div><p style="text-align:center"> </p><p style="text-align:center"><em><strong><span style="font-size:8.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">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</span></span></strong></em></p><p style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:6.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial"><strong style="font-weight:bold"><em style="font-style:italic"><span style="color:#3f3f3f">Bechtel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law), protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Applicants with a disability, who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, may e-mail their request to </span></em></strong><a href="mailto:acesstmt@bechtel.com"><strong style="font-weight:bold">acesstmt@bechtel.com</strong></a></span></span></p>
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Location
Houston, Texas | Reston, Virginia
Category
Planning
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