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Project Controls Lead I
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The Project Controls Lead I (PCL) provides leadership and oversight of all project controls functions, including cost control, scheduling, progress measurement, estimating, and management of change. This role ensures accurate forecasting, reporting, and alignment with project objectives while driving capital efficiency and performance.Key Responsibilities
Project Controls Leadership
Project Controls Lead I
Location
- Preferred: Carlsbad, NM (Cowboy Facility)
- Alternate: Midland, TX (must be able to travel to site 1–2 nights/week)
- Standard full-time schedule
- Site presence required as needed
- $93/hr
- Per Diem: $125/day
- Vehicle: Allowance considered (personal vehicle preferred)
- April 18, 2026
The Project Controls Lead I (PCL) provides leadership and oversight of all project controls functions, including cost control, scheduling, progress measurement, estimating, and management of change. This role ensures accurate forecasting, reporting, and alignment with project objectives while driving capital efficiency and performance.Key Responsibilities
Project Controls Leadership
- Lead cost control, scheduling, progress measurement, and change management activities
- Develop and implement Project Controls and Management of Change (MOC) Plans
- Establish and manage cost and schedule stewardship processes
- Develop and maintain:
- Cost Breakdown Structure (CBS)
- Original & Current Control Budgets (OCB/CCB)
- Project Master Schedule and forecasts
- Perform cost/schedule analysis, reporting, forecasting, and budgeting
- Identify risks, trends, and corrective actions
- Provide accurate reporting to Project Team and leadership
- Support benchmarking, tool development, and ad hoc analysis
- Interface with Controllers on budgets, AFEs, invoices, and WIP
- Review contractor cost/schedule baselines, forecasts, and progress
- Ensure contractor compliance with project control processes
- Evaluate and support change orders and recovery plans
- Participate in bid evaluations and contract budget development
- Lead Gate Reviews, funding approvals, and estimate development
- Facilitate Capital Efficiency and Opportunities & Vulnerabilities processes
- Support close-out reporting and final project documentation
- Lead and mentor project controls staff (engineers, planners)
- Coordinate across project and functional teams
- Ensure alignment with company project management standards
- Bachelor’s degree in:
- Engineering
- Engineering Technology
- Construction Management
- Proven experience in project controls (cost & schedule focus)
- Supervisory/leadership experience required
- Strong knowledge of project management systems and processes
- Advanced proficiency in:
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- Cost & schedule analysis and forecasting
- Strong analytical and problem-solving ability
- Influencing, mentoring, and leadership capability
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and urgent requests
- Adaptability in dynamic project environments <
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