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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