Project Controls Analyst, Tulsa, Oklahoma

AALUCKS Talent Pro•Tulsa, OK

About The Position

The Project Controls Analyst develops, maintains, and manages schedules for assigned major and tactical capital projects, working with project teams and contractors. The role leads baseline schedule creation and approval, updates schedules and forecasts, evaluates delay impacts, communicates schedule status and risks, and helps develop mitigation plans. It requires a thorough understanding of work breakdown structures (WBS), project estimates, and the planning sequence for pipeline and facility construction phases, including permitting, land, survey, and construction. Schedules are built and maintained in Primavera P6 using the latest template and WBS, with sufficient detail to explain project scope, installation sequence, and the critical path. Schedules are updated at least monthly, with weekly updates potentially expected during construction. The analyst baselines schedules at project gates, maintains baselines through update cycles, analyzes critical-path impacts, and publishes the overall project schedule and standard reports. The position is contractual, located in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and limited to local candidates; relocation assistance and visa sponsorship are not available.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience.
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction, or Business, or an equivalent combination.
Experience or skill in Primavera P6.
Knowledge of project scheduling and planning.
Knowledge of the Critical Path Method (CPM).
Understanding of WBS and project estimation.
Experience with oil and gas pipeline and facility construction or midstream energy infrastructure projects.
Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

Lead baseline schedule creation and approval in collaboration with the project team.
Develop, maintain, and manage project schedules for assigned major and tactical capital projects in collaboration with project team members and contractors.
Maintain schedules through progress updates, revise forecasts, and evaluate the impact of delays.
Communicate schedule status and key risk areas to the project management team.
Use knowledge of WBS and project estimates to help lead project schedule planning.
Plan pipeline and facility construction phases, including permitting, land, survey, and construction, and identify the sequence of events.
Determine critical paths needed to meet project completion dates, adjust critical paths as conditions change, and consult with the project team on workarounds.
Work with contractors to ensure compliance with project controls requirements.
Review contractor schedule submittals in detail, including baseline schedules and progress updates.
Build and maintain project schedules in Primavera P6 using the latest template and WBS, tailoring schedule detail to project scope.
Update schedules at least monthly before construction and as often as weekly during construction when required.
Analyze schedule status updates for critical-path impacts and create mitigation plans when necessary.
Baseline schedules at each project gate, designate the G3 baseline as the primary P6 baseline, label gate baselines, and save a baseline after each update cycle.
Produce and publish the overall project schedule after each update cycle.
Maintain standard schedule reports, including critical-path schedules, two- to four-week lookaheads, milestone reports, and schedule variance reports.