Viviana Videla
About Viviana Videla
Viviana Videla is a Senior Project Controls Manager with extensive experience in project controls across various sectors, including oil and gas, mining, and telecoms. She has held key positions at several notable companies, including McDermott International Inc., Bechtel Corporation, and Chevron, and is currently employed at Hatch in Houston, Texas.
Work at Hatch
Viviana Videla currently serves as a Senior Project Controls Manager at Hatch, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing project controls processes and ensuring effective management of project timelines, costs, and risks. Her extensive background in project controls enhances her ability to lead teams and implement best practices within the organization.
Previous Experience in Project Controls
Before joining Hatch, Viviana Videla held several significant positions in project controls across various companies. She worked at McDermott International Inc. as a Project Controls Manager from 2018 to 2019. Prior to that, she was a Project Controls Supervisor/Team Lead at Bechtel Corporation from 1997 to 2006. Additionally, she served as Project Controls Lead at Williams Field Services from 2013 to 2015 and as Program Lead Cost Engineer at Chevron from 2010 to 2012.
Education and Expertise
Viviana Videla earned her Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering from Universidad de Santiago de Chile, where she studied from 1986 to 1992. She possesses extensive expertise in project controls tools and standards, with a focus on earned value based progress measurement and contingency management. Her knowledge spans various sectors, including oil and gas, mining, nuclear, and telecommunications.
Leadership in Project Controls
Throughout her career, Viviana Videla has led large project controls teams, focusing on planning and scheduling, cost and budget controls, and risk evaluation. Her leadership roles have included positions at Turner & Townsend as a Senior Project Controls Consultant and at Jacobs Engineering as a Project Controls Manager. She has experience with various project types, including EP, EPC, EPCM, and EPCI studies and proposals.
Bilingual Communication Skills
Viviana Videla is bilingual, fluent in both English and Spanish. This language proficiency enables her to effectively manage diverse project teams and communicate across different cultural contexts. Her ability to bridge language barriers contributes to her success in leading projects in international environments.