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Project Controls Engineer Bechtel Corporation USA

  • Full Time
  • USA

Website Bechtel Corporation

Your Mission: The Architect of Project Certainty

As a Principal Project Controls Engineer at Bechtel, you are the senior technical authority responsible for the development, integration, and management of the total project controls program on a major capital project. You do not merely track progress; you architect the systems that predict outcomes, identify risks, and provide the data-driven intelligence that empowers project leadership to make informed decisions. Your work is the central nervous system of the project, ensuring financial and schedule integrity from initial estimate through to final closeout.

You will be deployed to our most significant and complex global projects—multi-billion-dollar LNG facilities, major mining expansions, next-generation manufacturing plants, or critical infrastructure programs. Your expertise will be the bulwark against uncertainty.

Core Responsibilities & Impact Areas

1. Strategic Leadership of Project Controls Systems

  • Establish the integrated project controls strategy for the project, defining processes, tools, and reporting protocols for cost, schedule, risk, and change management.

  • Serve as the project’s foremost expert on Earned Value Management System (EVMS) implementation and compliance, ensuring alignment with Bechtel procedures and client requirements (e.g., DOE, DOD, ISO).

  • Lead the development of the Project Controls Plan, a foundational document guiding all cost and schedule activities.

  • Mentor, develop, and provide technical direction to a diverse team of project controls professionals.

2. Cost Engineering & Forecasting

  • Oversee the development and management of the Total Project Cost Baseline, integrating estimates, budgets, and contingency.

  • Authorize and analyze monthly cost forecasts, variance analysis reports, and cash flow projections. You will explain the “why” behind every variance to the Project Manager and client.

  • Manage the project’s Change Control Process, evaluating impacts of trends, scope changes, and potential claims on the project’s cost position.

  • Direct the preparation of client cost reports and participate in high-level client and joint venture review meetings.

3. Advanced Schedule & Planning

  • Govern the development and maintenance of the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) using Primavera P6, ensuring it reflects the true execution sequence, logic, and constraints.

  • Implement critical path method (CPM) analysis and schedule risk analysis (SRA) to quantify schedule uncertainty and identify priority action items.

  • Oversee the integration of engineering, procurement, construction, and startup schedules into a coherent, resource-loaded IMS.

  • Validate progress measurement systems and ensure schedule integrity aligns with earned value performance.

4. Risk & Opportunity Management

  • Facilitate the quantitative risk analysis (QRA) process, using advanced software (e.g., @RISK, Pertmaster) to model cost and schedule uncertainty.

  • Lead risk review workshops with project leadership to identify, assess, and develop mitigation plans for threats and opportunities.

  • Maintain the project risk register and ensure risk contingency is actively managed within the forecast.

5. Reporting & Stakeholder Communication

  • Synthesize complex cost, schedule, and risk data into executive-level dashboards, reports, and presentations that provide clear, actionable insights.

  • Act as a key advisor to the Project Manager and Project Director, providing early warning of potential issues and recommending corrective actions.

  • Ensure all project controls deliverables meet Bechtel’s stringent quality standards and contractual obligations.

The Candidate We Seek: Qualifications & Competencies

Non-Negotiable Requirements

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or a related field from an accredited university.

  • Experience: Minimum of 15 years of progressive project controls experience, with at least 8 years in a senior or lead role on engineering and construction (EPC) projects valued over $500 million.

  • Technical Mastery:

    • Expert-level proficiency with Primavera P6 and Earned Value Management.

    • Demonstrated experience developing and managing Integrated Master Schedules for complex industrial projects.

    • Proven capability in quantitative cost and schedule risk analysis.

    • Advanced skills in MS Office Suite, particularly Excel for data modeling and analysis.

  • Leadership & Character:

    • Proven ability to lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team in a multicultural environment.

    • Unquestionable integrity and ethical judgment.

    • Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to translate technical data for executive decision-making.

    • Resilience and adaptability to thrive in the dynamic, high-pressure environment of a global megaproject.

Highly Preferred Qualifications

  • Professional certification such as PMI-SP (Scheduling Professional), PMI-RMP (Risk Management Professional), EVP (Earned Value Professional), or CCP (Certified Cost Professional).

  • Direct experience in one of Bechtel’s core sectors: Energy (LNG, Hydrogen, Renewables), Mining & Metals, or Nuclear.

  • Field construction planning and execution experience.

  • International project experience and cultural adaptability.

Why Build a Career at Bechtel?

This role is for those who want to work on the projects that matter, with the people who know how to deliver them.

  • Work on the World’s Signature Projects: Your expertise will be applied to the largest, most technically challenging endeavors on the planet.

  • Competitive Total Rewards Package:

    • Base salary commensurate with experience and project location.

    • Annual performance-based bonus tied to individual and project success.

    • Comprehensive benefits including top-tier health plans, retirement savings with company match, and employee stock ownership.

    • Project-driven allowances (mobility, location, completion bonuses).

  • Unparalleled Career Growth:

    • Bechtel’s project portfolio provides a clear pathway for continuous advancement.

    • Access to world-class training through Bechtel University and formal mentorship programs.

    • Opportunity to gain experience across diverse global markets and sectors.

  • A Culture of Safety and Inclusion: We believe that every person deserves to go home safely every day and that the best ideas come from diverse teams.

The Bechtel Application & Deployment Process

Our hiring process is designed to be rigorous and respectful, matching your skills to our most pressing project needs.

  1. Initial Application: Submit your detailed resume/CV through the Bechtel careers portal. Ensure your resume quantifies your experience (project values, team size, key achievements).

  2. Recruiter Screening: A phone interview to discuss your background, career goals, and mobility preferences.

  3. Technical Assessment: A virtual interview with senior Project Controls leadership, focusing on technical depth, problem-solving, and system implementation experience.

  4. Panel Interview: A final round with Project Management and functional leadership, assessing leadership, cultural fit, and strategic thinking.

  5. Offer & Project Alignment: Successful candidates receive a formal offer. Our Global Mobility and Project Deployment teams will then work with you to align your start date with a specific project assignment, which will determine your initial work location (home office or site).

  6. Onboarding: A structured onboarding program introduces you to Bechtel’s systems, culture, and your project team.

Project Controls Engineer Bechtel Corporation USA

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