Project Controls Advisor II

Danos, LLC•Odessa, TX

About The Position

The Project Controls Advisor II is an expert in Project Controls, Planning and Scheduling, and Project Services. The advisor provides expertise to projects as needed, supports the Project Controls Supervisor in updating tools and processes, and assists with training and mentoring less experienced team members. The role coordinates project cost control activities, including compliance with client policies and procedures, developing and maintaining control systems to support contracting strategies, and contract administration. It also develops Project Controls Plans and oversees development of Project Class 3 Cost Estimates. The advisor independently drafts high-quality Appropriation Request packages, project procedures, and Decision Support (White Paper) documents. The position develops and maintains owner schedule bases, integrates contractor schedules, and analyzes critical paths, float, and interfaces. It tracks actual spending and work hours, updates cost forecasts, and alerts project teams early to risks of exceeding funding or schedule. The advisor administers the Management of Change (MOC) plan, manages project controls systems such as ECOSYS or EMCAPS, leads monthly cost and schedule stewardship reviews, prepares Gate review packages, and coordinates benchmarking data. The role partners with project engineers, contractors, and regional teams to align execution strategies and mentor junior staff.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or Construction Management.
5–10 years of experience in Project Services, Project Controls, and Planning.
Willingness to travel to required project sites and work in a team environment.
Knowledge of project management best-practices frameworks and key work processes.
Demonstrated leadership skills.
Strong organizational, business, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Strong influencing, consulting, mentoring, analytical, and computing skills.
Competent or expert proficiency in several Project Management skills, such as EMCAPS (ExxonMobil Capital Project Management System), project controls, execution planning, contracting strategy, contract administration, cost estimating, and planning and scheduling.
Must meet all conditional job offer requirements.

Nice To Haves

Previous supervisory experience.
Multiple international project assignments.
ECOSYS experience.

Responsibilities

Coordinate project cost control activities, including compliance with client policies and procedures, development and maintenance of controls systems to support contracting strategies, and contract administration.
Develop Project Controls Plans.
Oversee development of Project Class 3 Cost Estimates.
Independently draft Appropriation Request packages, project procedures, and Decision Support (White Paper) documents.
Develop and maintain owner schedule bases, integrate contractor schedules, and analyze critical paths, float, and interfaces.
Track actual spending and work hours, update cost forecasts, and alert project teams to risks of exceeding funding or schedule.
Administer the Management of Change (MOC) plan, handle contract administration, and manage project controls systems such as ECOSYS or EMCAPS.
Lead monthly cost and schedule stewardship reviews, prepare Gate review packages, and coordinate data for benchmarking.
Partner with project engineers, contractors, and regional teams to align execution strategies.
Train and mentor less experienced team members.