Energy Job Search · 8 hours ago
Project Controls Advisor
Spring, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$51/hr - $51/hr
3+ years expEnergy Job Search is seeking an experienced Project Controls Advisor to provide expert support in project controls, planning & scheduling, and project services. This role involves partnering closely with Project Teams and the Project Controls Supervisor, offering technical guidance, mentoring junior team members, and ensuring high-quality project controls execution across multiple mid- to large-scale projects.
Staffing & Recruiting
Responsibilities
Provide project controls and planning expertise throughout project gates and checkpoints
Develop and review schedules, including comparisons to OBO (Operated by Others) operator-prepared schedules
Perform ad hoc schedule and progress assessments, verifying schedule bases
Participate in PEBRAs (Project Economic and Business Risk Assessment), SCSA workshops, schedule workshops, IPRs, and other cold‑eyes reviews
Support Project Teams and Area Supervisors with schedule analysis, progress measurement, reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and change management
Mentor and support less experienced team members; ensure technical quality of deliverables
Assist the Project Controls Supervisor with staffing analysis and workload planning
Provide relief coverage for the Project Controls Supervisor during travel or time off
Support updates to Project Controls Manuals, tools, and benchmarks
Contribute to capturing lessons learned and best practices across projects
Assist with implementation and assurance of project controls tools and deliverables
Promote effective communication and collaboration across Planning & Scheduling personnel and cross‑functional teams
Drive and support capital efficiency initiatives across stewarded projects
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or Construction Management
3–5 years of Project Controls experience (not required to be a lead)
Experience supporting mid-size to large projects ($250M – $1B)
Strong competency in cost control, forecasting, and scheduling fundamentals
Ability to travel domestically and internationally as required
Demonstrated leadership, communication, analytical, and interpersonal skills
Strong influencing, consulting, and mentoring abilities
Familiarity with project management best practices and processes
Proficiency with Primavera P6
Proficiency with SAP
Proficiency with Power BI
Proficiency with Microsoft PowerPoint & Excel
Ability to deliver clear presentations to project leadership
Strong analytical and computing skills across project controls systems
Preferred
Prior supervisory or team‐lead experience
International project experience
Company
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201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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