Member Under the Microscope
Jonathan Cover - Director, JPS Management and Execution
Meet Jon Cover, a force in the resources industry since 2015 and a member of the Energy Club WA for
more than two years. Currently, he is a co-founder and Director of JPS Management and Execution,
working daily in the capacity of Commercial and Risk Manager.
Jon started in the industry in 2015 with Bechtel Corporation, where he contributed to the Wheatstone
LNG project. With more than a decade of experience in commercial management, quantity surveying,
and contract management, he holds a bachelor’s degree in Property and Sustainable Development
from Bond University. Jon is a Chartered Quantity Surveyor accredited by the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and is a graduate of the Company Directors Course through the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD).
His career started with Hutchinson Builders as a Cadet Contracts Administrator, followed by roles at CPB Contractors (formally Leighton Contractors) on major projects including the Gorgon Jetty, Elizabeth Quay Inlet Development and the Ord Irrigation Expansion.
He then joined Bechtel, focusing on the Wheatstone LNG Project in various capacities, including Subcontracts Administrator and Contracts and Closeout Manager.
He later co-founded and is now an Executive Director at JPS Management and Execution.
In his current role, Jon oversees commercial and financial operations, ensuring sound risk management frameworks are in place, and maintaining a strong focus on governance and compliance. The company specialises in process plant operations, project and shutdown management, and execution, primarily in
the energy sectors.
His favourite project remains Wheatstone, where he managed subcontracts, negotiated claims, and oversaw the contract closeout for the $US34 billion project. This experience was pivotal in his professional growth and career trajectory.
Outside work, he maintains an active lifestyle, participating in triathlons and enjoying quality time with family and friends. He competes in endurance sports such as triathlon, cycling, running, trail running, and swimming. An avid snowboarder and traveller, he has visited Japan five times for snow holidays and hiked in Peru, Nepal, Australia, and America. Recently, he completed an Ironman in Florianópolis, Brazil.
Jon’s passion for delivering outstanding results in the energy sector and growing a business that supports this drives him. He is dedicated to mentoring and finds inspiration in professional challenges, mentorship, and the career development of others.