Project Controls Lead I, II, III

RWDY•Midland, TX

About The Position

This role supports capital project execution by providing leadership and expertise in project controls, cost management, scheduling, progress measurement, and change management . Depending on candidate background, the position will align as either a Project Controls Lead or Planning & Scheduling Engineer , supporting multiple concurrent oil & gas projects within the Midland area. Oil & gas experience is (XOM experience preferred).

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or Construction Management – Required
5–15 years of relevant project controls experience (strict requirement)
Prior experience specifically as a Project Controls Engineer or Planner
Experience managing multiple concurrent projects (not single megaprojects)
Oil & Gas experience required (XOM preferred)
Strong cost control and/or schedule control expertise
Knowledge of project management best practices and work processes
Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills
Strong analytical, mentoring, and influencing skills
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities
Ability to adapt to changing priorities and urgent requests
Supervisory experience required (Project Controls Lead track)
Willingness to work in team environments
Ability to support relocation or site-based project needs if required

Nice To Haves

Oil & Gas experience is (XOM experience preferred).

Responsibilities

Implements overall project controls direction through estimating, cost control, progress measurement, schedule development/control, and management of change.
Provide cost, schedule, progress, and change management leadership
Develop and steward Project Controls Plans and MOC Plans
Lead cost & schedule stewardship reviews and forecasting
Maintain CBS, OCB, CCB, Project Master Schedule, and budgets
Coordinate estimating, planning, and cost control priorities
Administer Management of Change process
Interface with Controllers on AFEs, budgets, invoices, and WIP
Participate in bid evaluations and contract price budgeting
Lead Gate Reviews, Advance Commitment, and Full Funding activities
Review and endorse contractor baselines, forecasts, and progress
Perform QA of contractor cost and schedule controls
Manage project controls organization and mentor junior staff
Drive capital efficiency initiatives across the project portfolio
Responsible for development, maintenance, control, and reporting of the Project Schedule and Progress Measurement System , ensuring early detection of deviations and trends.
Develop and maintain integrated project schedules
Establish contractor schedule and progress measurement requirements
Review contractor schedules for logic, detail, interfaces, and accuracy
Monitor and analyze progress, trends, and schedule performance
Quantify schedule impacts from project changes
Support corrective action and recovery planning
Validate contractor progress claims
Analyze quantity metrics across disciplines (civil, piping, electrical, etc.)