Project Controls Lead III

One of our major oil and gas clients is seeking a Project Controls Lead III to work on a 12-month assignment in their facilities in Spring, TX.

Summary:
The Project Controls Lead (PCL) implements overall project controls direction through the application of systems and methods for estimate development, cost control, progress measurement, schedule development/control, and management of change.

Responsibilities:

• Provide timely and accurate data and deliverables in support of benchmarking and tool building.

• Provide overall project cost, schedule, progress measurement, and change management leadership and expertise.

• Support the Project Team and Stewards with cost and schedule analysis, reporting, forecasting, and budgeting.

• Develop the Project Controls Plan and Management of Change (MOC) Plan.

• Ensure the Stewardship process is established and implemented, leading to monthly cost and schedule stewardship reviews.

• Coordinate and communicate priorities for new and ongoing estimating, planning, and cost control activities.

• Lead the preparation and maintenance of the Cost Breakdown Structure (CBS), Original Control Budget (OCB), Current Control Budget (CCB), Project Master Schedule, Planning & Budgeting (P&B), and the overall cost and progress control system.

• Coordinate collection, analysis, and reporting of project cost and schedule control information to assess overall project status and identify potential problem areas; prepare overall cost and schedule forecasts.

• Administer and facilitate the Management of Change process.

• Facilitate Capital Efficiency / Opportunities and Vulnerabilities process.

• Interface with Controllers regarding AFEs/budgets and invoices, and development of Work-In-Place.

• Participate in the bid evaluation process (as required).

• Develop Contract Price Budgets and Contract Control Schedules and Milestones.

• Ensure the Project Controls team is familiar with Contractor payment terms and contract coordination procedures.

• Lead preparations for Gate Reviews, Advance Commitment, Full Funding, or Supplement activities.

• Coordinate development of cost and schedule estimates in preparation for Gate and Check Point/Advance Commitment reviews.

• Coordinate development of Estimate Confidence Packages and Estimate Development Plans.

• Respond to ad hoc requests from the Project Management Team (PMT) related to controls and reporting.

• Prepare presentations for Consortium / Affiliate / Joint Venture.

• Support preparation of Close-out Reporting / CA$HD Input.

• Perform quality assurance at the project level by monitoring and appraising the performance of Contractors in cost control, progress measurement, and schedule control.

• Ensure proper and effective project control measures are executed by Contractors, including their cost and schedule control plans and procedures.

• Review and endorse schedule, progress, and cost baselines and forecasts prepared by contractors.

• Review progress measures and cost/schedule bases of Contractor's Change Proposals and Orders, including trends.

• Assist site management in developing/reviewing corrective actions and recovery plans, ensuring implementation.

• Manage the Cost and Schedule organization, including contractor sites, and act as the central link between the Project and the broader organization.

• Maintain close liaison with other project and functional team members.

• Coordinate the development of the Project Controls Implementation Plan tailored to the specific project.

• Provide feedback and mentoring to project controls engineers and planners.

• Ensure functional alignment and approval for key deliverables (e.g., Estimate Confidence Package, Estimate Development Plan).

• Promote capital efficiency across projects under the department’s oversight.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or Construction Management.

• Experience in project controls with a strong focus on cost and schedule achievements.

• Supervisory experience is required.

• Preferred certifications in project management (Primavera, PMI, AACE, etc.).

• Willingness to work overseas and relocate to the required project site.

• Knowledge of project management best practices and key work processes.

• Proven ability to drive creativity, innovation, and continuous improvement.

• Strong influencing, consulting, mentoring, analytical, and computing skills.

• Proficient in Excel and PowerPoint.

• Ability to adapt to changing priorities.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

• Ability to multitask and respond quickly to urgent analysis requests.

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