Job Title:
Project Controls Lead II
Duration:
12 months
Schedule:
5/40
Location:
Spring Campus (travel to contractor offices in the Houston area 1-2 days per week where required)
This opportunity offers involvement in early-stage project controls work supporting complex subsea contract activity, with a strong focus on cost forecasting, change management and project stewardship. The role sits within a technically demanding project environment where accurate reporting, budget tracking and collaboration across multiple teams are central to project delivery. This position is well suited to professionals with strong project controls expertise who can work independently, communicate clearly and contribute to continuous improvement.
Requirements:
Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or Construction Management
Proven experience in project controls with a focus on cost control and schedule control achievements
Experience supporting cost forecasting, budgeting, accruals, reporting and change management within project environments
Background in coordinating estimating, planning, cost control and progress measurement activities across multiple stakeholders
Experience reviewing contractor cost, schedule and progress performance, including baselines, forecasts and change proposals
Supervisory experience is required
Experience in project environments requiring stewardship reviews, gate reviews, budgeting support and close liaison with wider project teams
Strong capability in project cost control, schedule control, progress measurement and management of change
Ability to prepare and analyse project cost and schedule forecasts, budgets and performance reporting
Strong communication, interpersonal and influencing skills
Ability to work independently, take initiative and solve problems proactively
Strong analytical and computing skills
Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills
Adaptability to changing priorities and the ability to respond quickly to urgent analysis requests
Knowledge of project controls planning, stewardship processes, budget structures and corrective action tracking
Preferred Qualifications:
Certification in the project management discipline from a recognised organisation such as Primavera, PMI or AACE (Preferred)
Experience with SAP and Power BI
Knowledge of project management best practice frameworks and key work processes
Willingness to travel to contractor offices in the Houston area 1-2 days per week where required
Willingness to work in overseas or site-based project environments where needed
About Airswift:
Airswift is an international workforce solutions provider within the energy, process and infrastructure industries. Airswift serves as a strategic partner to clients, offering a turnkey workforce solution to capture and deliver the top talent needed to complete successful projects by aligning with unique project needs. With over 1000 employees and 9,000 contractors operating in over 60 countries, Airswift's geographical reach and pool of talent available is unmatched in the industry.