Advantage Technical · 21 hours ago
Project Control Lead
Houston, TX
Contract
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$80/hr - $90/hr
10+ years expAdvantage Technical is seeking a Project Control Lead to support large-scale midstream projects in the oil and gas sector. The role involves building and maintaining integrated project cost and schedule systems, developing procedures for project controls, and collaborating with various specialists to ensure project success.
Staffing & Recruiting
Hiring Manager
Daniel Heidrick
Responsibilities
Support large-scale midstream projects (pipelines, terminals, storage, or gas plants)
Build and maintain integrated project cost and schedule systems
Develop and implement procedures for project controls, including budgeting, forecasting, and scheduling
Collaborate with planning/scheduling specialists to ensure accurate project schedules
Supervise estimating, cost control, planning/scheduling, and risk analysis activities
Oversee cost engineering: cost control systems, invoice processing, monthly reporting, trending, variance analysis, funding budgets, cash flows, and benchmarking
Enhance document control, including Management of Change (MOC)
Analyze cost trends and forecasts to identify early budget deviations
Manage costs by Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) for early detection of variances
Lead internal audits of commercial control systems
Work directly with contractors to set progress measurement rules and reporting cadence
Review and validate contractor cost reports, estimates, and forecasts
Advise Project Managers on contractor reporting accuracy and contract compliance
Support change management with project leaders and contractors
Prepare and update weekly/monthly cost reports for internal and external stakeholders
Mentor and collaborate with Project Controls Analysts
Audit contractor progress and ensure scope changes are reflected in plans and budgets
Approve contractor cost control plans and procedures
Update financial reports in SAP
Qualification
Required
High School diploma or GED a minimum
Minimum 10+ years of direct Project Controls experience (not cumulative career experience)
5+ years in Project Controls within oil & gas, refining, or chemical industries
5+ years of EPC (Engineering, Procurement, Construction) Project Controls experience (pipelines, terminals, storage, or gas plants; greenfield/brownfield)
Experience with large projects ($550M–$1B+) or multiple smaller projects with increasing responsibility
Must be able to manage both greenfield and brownfield activities and work closely with internal teams and contractors to ensure successful project delivery
Proficient in EcoSys (user level), SharePoint, and MS Office
Expert in estimating, budgeting, forecasting (WBS), project controls, cost engineering, planning, and scheduling
Legally authorized to work in the U.S
Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
Experience working with engineering/construction contractors and proprietary project management software
Preferred
Higher Education is a plus (Bachelor's or higher in Mechanical, Civil, or Electrical Engineering)
Project Management Institute (PMI) certification (PMP, PgMP, PfMP) a plus
Advanced SAP PS & PM and Business Warehouse experience are preferred
Company
Advantage Technical
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