Senior Project Controls Manager

Job 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

Responsibilities

• Ensure all project-specific control tools and systems are set up and functioning adequately
• Act as focal point with client and contractor Project Controllers to ensure accurate cost and progress reporting
• Monitor overall project progress, milestones, and forecast performance against plan
• Identify and report against the project critical path, providing early warnings of potential slippages
• Develop and manage the project Work Breakdown Structure and cost/planning control structures
• Direct and oversee project work approval processes, budget setup, and approvals
• Lead cost and schedule risk analysis workshops with clients and internal teams
• Chair Project Controls meetings (Cost, Schedule, Progress) with client and internal stakeholders
• Ensure risk management processes are implemented and monitored at project level
• Manage workload, performance, and development of the project controls team, providing coaching and mentoring
• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations and client requirements on high-complexity projects

Qualifications

• What makes you remarkable?
  At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. Even if you don't match every statement above but feel you have relevant experience, knowledge, or skills, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world's most critical challenges.
  Expected
  Minimum of 15 years of relevant industry experience in project control positions, including leadership roles
• Strong expertise in contracts management, budgeting, cost control, planning, scheduling, and change management
• Knowledge across engineering, procurement, and construction execution
• Proficiency with project control tools and systems
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Proven ability to lead and mentor large teams in complex project environments
• Desirable
  Experience with mining and metals projects in LATAM
• Advanced knowledge of project management software (Primavera, SAP, etc.)
• Postgraduate education in project management or related field

Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk and/or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to type and write. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms, stoop or crouch, and lift/move up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment
This role is based onsite in Santiago, Chile, with occasional travel to project sites. The work environment may involve exposure to construction activities, varying weather conditions, and moderate to loud noise levels.

About Us

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.

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.