Senior Project Controls Specialist

McDermott•Houston, TX

About The Position

The Senior Project Controls Specialist uses best practices and knowledge of internal and external issues to support and improve project controls processes within McDermott. They act as a resource for colleagues by sharing practical and technical expertise related to project controls and project performance management. The Senior Project Controls Specialist supports project performance through the integration of progress measurement, cost control, schedule management, forecasting, analysis, and reporting activities. They work closely with project stakeholders to ensure accurate performance measurement, timely reporting, and effective decision-making throughout the project lifecycle.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business, Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management or a related field.
Minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience in Project Controls, preferably in the oil and gas, energy, construction, or heavy industrial sectors.
Experience supporting large-scale EPC projects in project controls, cost control, planning and scheduling, progress measurement, forecasting, or performance reporting.
Strong understanding of project controls principles, including cost control, planning and scheduling, forecasting, progress measurement, change management, variance analysis, and performance reporting.
Demonstrated ability to work independently while also leading collaborative efforts across global, multidisciplinary teams.
Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and attention to detail, with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Fluent in English with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.

Responsibilities

Support the implementation and maintenance of project controls systems, tools, processes, and methodologies in accordance with company standards and project requirements.
Coordinate the collection, validation, and consolidation of project progress updates from Engineering, Procurement, Construction, and Commissioning teams.
Establish and maintain project progress measurement systems aligned with project execution plans, reporting requirements, and contractual obligations.
Ensure the accurate and timely update of project progress data and maintain the integrity of project performance reporting systems.
Develop and maintain project performance reporting tools, including progress curves, dashboards, milestone reports, and key performance indicators (KPIs).
Monitor project performance against approved cost, schedule, and progress baselines, identifying variances, trends, risks, and opportunities affecting project delivery.
Support the development and maintenance of project schedules, ensuring alignment with project execution strategies and project performance objectives.
Perform schedule analysis and monitor critical path activities, milestone achievement, and schedule health to support successful project delivery.
Support project forecasting activities through analysis of cost, schedule, productivity, and progress performance trends.
Assist in the preparation and maintenance of cost forecasts, commitment tracking, accrual reviews, and variance analysis.
Collaborate with Cost Control personnel to ensure alignment between project progress, earned value, forecasting activities, and overall project performance reporting.
Support the integration of cost, schedule, and progress information to provide accurate and meaningful project performance analysis.
Assist in the application of Earned Value Management (EVM) methodologies and other project performance measurement techniques.
Prepare weekly, monthly, and ad hoc project controls reports for project management, clients, and other stakeholders.
Participate in project performance reviews and provide analysis related to progress achievement, cost performance, schedule performance, and forecasted outcomes.
Support project change management activities by assessing and reporting potential impacts to project cost, schedule, and performance metrics.
Collaborate with Planning, Cost Control, Engineering, Procurement, Construction, and Project Management teams to ensure alignment of project controls information and reporting requirements.
Review and validate project controls data to ensure accuracy, consistency, integrity, and compliance with project controls standards and reporting requirements.
Identify project performance issues and recommend corrective actions to improve project execution and forecast reliability.
Contribute to the continuous improvement of project controls procedures, reporting processes, systems, tools, and best practices.
Provide guidance and support to less experienced project controls personnel.
Ensure compliance with company policies, project requirements, client expectations, and applicable industry standards.