Project Control Lead Job at Advantage Technical, Houston, TX

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  • Advantage Technical
  • Houston, TX

Job Description

Project Control Lead

Position Type: Contract (1 year +)

Position Location: Houston, TX

Position Pay: $90/HR - $110/HR (Depending on Experience)

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

Requirements:

  • High School diploma or GED a minimum; 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.
  • 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.
  • Advanced SAP PS & PM and Business Warehouse experience are preferred.
  • 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.

Job Tags

Contract work, For contractors,

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