Project Controls Advisor II

Danos•Carlsbad, NM

About The Position

The Project Controls Advisor II is an expert in Project Controls, Planning and Scheduling, and Project Services. The role provides expertise to projects as needed, supports the Project Controls Supervisor in updating tools and processes, and assists with training and mentoring less experienced group members. The advisor coordinates project cost control activities, develops and maintains controls systems, and supports compliance with client policies and procedures, contracting strategies, and contract administration. The position also develops Project Controls Plans, oversees development of Project Class 3 Cost Estimates, drafts Appropriation Request packages, project procedures, and Decision Support (White Paper) documents, and maintains owner schedule bases while integrating and analyzing contractor schedules. The role tracks spending and work hours, updates cost forecasts, identifies risks to funding or schedules, administers the Management of Change plan, and manages project controls systems such as ECOSYS or EMCAPS. It leads monthly cost and schedule stewardship reviews, prepares Gate review packages, coordinates benchmarking data, and 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, 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, support for contracting strategies, and contract administration.
Develop Project Controls Plans.
Oversee development of Project Class 3 Cost Estimates.
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 early when projects risk 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 group members.