Job DescriptionRemarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world. Wood currently is recruiting a Senior Project Manager for the Minerals & Metals line of service. The position is based on site and in Santiago, Chile and will be instrumental in creating delivery excellence across assigned project, provide certainty and confidence to the client/project sponsor, and will have robust control of project scope, schedule, cost and risk.Todas nuestras ofertas de empleo se encuentran en el marco de la Ley 21.015, que incentiva la inclusión de Personas con Discapacidad al mundo laboral. Si necesita algún ajuste razonable, cuéntenos en su postulación.The RoleA Senior Project Manager oversees project proposals, plans, and execution, ensuring timely delivery and resource allocation. They hold P&L; responsibility, manage budgets, forecasts, and financial performance, and negotiate scope changes with clients. They lead risk mitigation, HSSE initiatives, and team competency, while fostering innovation and performance improvement. Regular progress reporting and assurance activities are also key aspects of their role.Our Clients and ProjectsDesigning the future. Transforming the world.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 OfferMeaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry of energy, minerals and metals.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 voiceFlexible benefits package that can be adapted to suit your lifestyleCommitment to continued professional development through development plans tailored to individual needs and interestsGlobal connections with leading industry experts around the world who are shaping the standards of our professionResponsibilitiesTypical responsibilitiesContributes to and reviews the project proposal and plan to determine timeframe, procedures for accomplishing the project, staffing requirements, and allotment of available resources to various phases of the project. Contributes to setting project evaluation parameters.P & L responsibility with associated commercial and financial accountability including revenue delivery, margin and overhead management, budget and forecast determination and attainment, risk and opportunity reviews, cost controls, accounts payable/billing and cash collectionNegotiates changes to project scope or specification with the client.Follows Change Management process to identify and approve scope, budget specification and schedule modificationsEstablishes project procedures and prepares project execution plan including the scope of work, deliverables list, master schedule, budget, org charts, risk register etc.Identify, pursue and develop opportunities for innovation, such as digitalization and technology use, work share and high value engineering centers, to bring value to Wood and customerRegularly reports project progress to senior management and/or the client.Responsible for delivery of agreed schedule and financial performance,



proactively intervening to avoid slippageLeads ongoing focus on risk identification and mitigation during project executionParticipate in assurance activities and peer reviews Responsible for the project HSSE leadership, ensures a program of initiatives and auditing schedule are established and that HSSE and quality management issues are proactively addressedGuides and directs a multidiscipline project team, which may include external specialists and involve staff from multiple offices and sitesResponsible for ensuring project team members are competent to carry out assigned dutiesPromotes and sets up performance improvement culture and actions on complex projects and into their supply chains.Facilitates the set up of information management systems / applications as applicable to suit various life phases of projects and manage information management project teamAssess the scope, complexity and financial risk associated with the project and involvement in the negotiation of the terms, visibility of project in local community, and attracting the required staff based on their credibility and experienceLeadershipPassionately pursues and supports, demonstrates and embeds company values.Is a champion and role model for ethical behavior and compliance with applicable laws and policies.Oversees proposals and call-offs (may be individual projects) within delegation of authority, ensuring compliance with contracting policy and standards of ethical conduct.Teaches and empowers others to make decisions within established parametersQualificationsAt Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world’s most critical challenges.ExpectedUniversity degree in relevant disciplineProject Management Professional (PMP), Associate in Project Management (APM) or equivalent certification is preferredTypically requires 25 years of pertinent experience including minimum 15 years of mining project management experience, mastering their area and knowledgeable about impacts on other areas.Strong technical skill as relevant to the project scope(s)Good level of experience in the related field, industry, and locations of the workProven project management experience as well as a good understanding of business issuesIn-depth understanding of project goals, drivers and strategiesProven track record of effectively managing complex projectsKnowledge of workflow management, established policies for engineering ownership, globalization of projects and request for tender processDetailed knowledge and experience of stakeholder and requirements managementKnowledgeable about how multi-phase project budgets, including risk contingencies, are assembledSkilled Practitioner in Risk Management processes, well versed in how risks are transposed into cost, time and contingency estimates and forecastsAdvanced knowledge of various forms of contracts across many types of goods and services.Able to create new appropriate contracting frameworks and negotiate to successful conclusion.Able to manage project start-up,



produce and communicate the project execution planKnowledge of project performance improvement activities and how to implement them on projectsKnowledge of supplier categorization able to devise appropriate commercial acquisition strategiesAdvanced knowledge of schedule risk analysis and incorporating results in the base planUnderstands how changes influence performance and how they should be recorded and managed in different situations. Some knowledge of techniques for recovering poor performance.Understanding of the value and timing of changes and their impact on project performance.Can evaluate changes to propose possible other routes for timing of changes.Understands the needs of information management requirements in the project phases (operation), internal (contractual, statutory) and asset (client) documentation.Good knowledge of archiving and close-out requirements, their purpose and value (including legal requirements). Able to negotiate appropriate close-out terms with all key stakeholders.Ability to effectively manage resources (personnel, equipment, materials, etc.)Good understanding of Cash Flow management as well as projection/forecast of cost at completionSafety focused with an uncompromising approach to risk management. Places the welfare of both internal and customer employees at the top of the agenda.Able to motivate, engage and influence a diverse group of people, many without a direct reporting relationshipCustomer focused – develops sincere and open relationships with customers, current and potential; constantly striving to exceed expectations and add value. Able to develop and maintain strong client relationships, including ability to influenceAbility to effectively manage resources (personnel, equipment, materials etc.)Exceptional negotiation skills and ability to handle sensitive communicationsExcellent verbal, written and presentational communication skillsStrong influencer, negotiator and mediatorFlexible to respond and adapt to changing internal and external contextDecisive, with ability to make decisions and follow through, ensuring learnings are capturedStrong team builder capable of identifying and adopting best practices, engendering a spirit of cooperation and energizing people towards optimum performance enabling cross functional best practicePragmatic in approach with a strong commercial bias and ability to balance commerciality with operational excellenceEntrepreneurial approach - ability to identify and pursue opportunities to add value to client and WoodFlexible to respond in agile ways to changing internal and external context and customer needsA motivated self-starter, who can self-direct when required, able to use own initiative to make appropriate decisions but also know when escalation is requiredCritical thinker, able to interpret complex data and with strong problem-solving abilitiesWe don´t offer relocationAbout UsWood is a general 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.ComDiversity StatementWe 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.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Senior Project Manager (Santiago)
🏢 Wood
📍 Santiago