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Job Title: Project Controls Lead II

Compensation: $85/hour

Location: Spring, TX

Work Arrangement: On-site

Schedule: 5/2 (8 hours/day)

The Project Controls Lead (PCL) is responsible for implementing 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. This role provides leadership and expertise to ensure accurate reporting, forecasting, benchmarking, and capital efficiency throughout the project lifecycle.

Project Controls Leadership

• Provide overall project cost, schedule, progress measurement, and change management leadership.
• Develop and manage the Project Controls Plan and Management of Change (MOC) Plan.
• Lead monthly cost and schedule stewardship reviews.
• Drive capital efficiency initiatives and identify opportunities and vulnerabilities.

Cost & Schedule Management

• Lead preparation and maintenance of:
  • Cost Breakdown Structure (CBS)
  • Original Control Budget (OCB)
  • Current Control Budget (CCB)
  • Project Master Schedule
  • Planning & Budgeting (P&B)
• Prepare cost and schedule forecasts.
• Review and endorse contractor baselines and forecasts.
• Review contractor change proposals and progress trends.
• Develop and monitor corrective action and recovery plans.

Reporting & Governance

• Coordinate development of cost and schedule estimates for Gate Reviews, Advance Commitment, and Full Funding activities.
• Develop Estimate Confidence Packages and Estimate Development Plans.
• Support Close-out Reporting and CA$HD input.
• Interface with Controllers regarding AFEs, budgets, invoices, and Work-In-Place.
• Support consortium, affiliate, or joint venture presentations.

Contractor & Team Oversight

• Ensure effective contractor cost and schedule control execution.
• Perform project-level quality assurance on contractor performance.
• Manage the Cost and Schedule organization across contractor sites.
• Mentor project controls engineers and planners.
• Ensure functional alignment for approval of key deliverables.

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or Construction Management.
• Demonstrated experience in project controls with strong cost and schedule control achievements.
• Supervisory experience required.
• Strong analytical, influencing, consulting, and mentoring skills.
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint proficiency.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and respond quickly to urgent analysis requests.
• Willingness to relocate and/or work overseas in a team environment.

• Certifications in project management disciplines (e.g., Primavera, PMI, AACE).
• Knowledge of company project management best practices and key work processes.
• Demonstrated ability to drive innovation and continuous improvement.