Principal Project Controls | BHP Chile

About BHP Chile
At BHP Chile, our corporate office in Santiago is the strategic heart of our operations in the country. From here, we lead projects that drive responsible mining and innovation, connecting local impact with BHP’s global vision. We are part of a company dedicated to natural resources, present in more than 90 locations worldwide, committed to creating a more sustainable future.

Why BHP Chile?
Here, you’ll have the opportunity to grow in an organization that values diversity, fosters professional development, and invests in technologies that transform the mining industry. At BHP Chile, you can make a real impact on the community and the environment while building your career in a company recognized for its inclusive culture and commitment to the future.

About the Role

Are you a seasoned expert in Estimating or Cost Control with a passion for improving how projects are delivered? Join our Project Excellence / Centre of Excellence team as a Principal – Project Controls, where you will play a pivotal role in elevating project performance across the business.
In this role, you will shape the success of capital projects by providing independent assurance, technical expertise, and strategic insight across the full project lifecycle. You will ensure that estimates, cost management practices, and controls align with corporate standards and industry best practices, while actively contributing to their continuous improvement.
Working cross-functionally across regions and project teams, you will drive consistency, strengthen governance, and enable data-driven decision-making. This role calls for strong influencing and engagement capabilities, integrating planning, risk, and commercial perspectives to uplift capability and foster a high-performance culture aligned with organisational values.

Main Responsibilities

• Provide expert review and assurance of project estimates, budgets, cost performance, and associated controls across all lifecycle phases.
• Assess and validate methodologies, assumptions, contingency, and cost drivers to ensure robust and reliable project outcomes.
• Define, implement, and continuously improve project controls standards, processes, tools, and frameworks.
• Support governance through participation in project reviews, benchmarking activities, and identification of systemic risks and improvement opportunities.
• Drive integration across estimating, cost control, planning, risk, and commercial functions to enable aligned and data-driven decision-making.
• Influence and engage with stakeholders across functions, assets, and regions to embed a consistent and scalable approach to project controls.
• Build capability across project teams by coaching, mentoring, and providing practical guidance aligned with standards and service offerings.
• Champion a culture of care and high performance by supporting leaders and teams with tools, insights, and strategies aligned with organisational values.
• Lead and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the effectiveness, efficiency, and predictability of project delivery.
• Support the development and refinement of frameworks, strategies, and governance structures to enable successful project outcomes

About You

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business (Finance/Accounting), Quantity Surveying, or a related field.
• Solid experience in Project Controls (Estimating and/or Cost Control), ideally within mining or major capital projects.
• Experience contributing to project reviews, assurance, or governance activities.
• Strong understanding of project controls processes across the full project lifecycle.
• Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders and communicate effectively across all organisational levels.
• Proven capability to collaborate across teams and drive alignment and consistency.
• Experience supporting continuous improvement of processes, tools, or standards.
• Fluency in English and Spanish (written and spoken).

Work Model
This role is based in Santiago, Chile, with a flexible 3-2-1 hybrid model:

Why You’ll Love Working Here

At BHP Chile, we understand that to give your best, you need to feel your best. That’s why our benefits are designed to support you at every stage, caring for your health, driving your development, and promoting a real balance between your personal and professional life.

• Professional Development: Continuous learning and real growth opportunities.
• Compensation: Fair and competitive, reflecting your role, skills, and achievements.
• Inclusive Culture: We promote a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and free to express their authentic identity.
• Recognition: We reward your achievements through our global recognition program Big Thanks | Muchas Gracias.

And much more!

About Our Process
At BHP, we hire people who align with our values and meet the role requirements. As part of the process, we may review compliance with minimum requirements.
If you already work at BHP, apply through the internal portal using your corporate email.

Why Not You?
With operations worldwide, BHP offers limitless opportunities. From competitive benefits to the chance to work in different countries, here you can design your career your way. If you’re looking for a place where your work has purpose and your growth is part of the journey, this could be your next step.

Apply today and be part of mining’s transformation!

We Support a Diverse Workforce
At BHP, we adhere to Inclusion Law 21.015.

We know diversity makes us stronger. That’s why we focus on creating a more diverse workforce that represents the communities where we operate and live, ensuring a workplace where everyone is included and treated with respect.

We are committed to a fair, equitable, and accessible selection process for all. If you have any type of disability, please write to inclusion@bhp.com so we can adjust our selection process and provide the necessary support.