Senior Project Controls Manager

Project Control Manager – Senior

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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.