Senior Project Controls Specialist

Lutech Resources • Houston, TX

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About The Position

The Senior Project Controls Specialist supports and improves McDermott’s project controls processes using established best practices and knowledge of internal and external issues. The role serves as a resource to colleagues by sharing practical and technical expertise in project controls and project performance management.

The specialist supports project performance throughout the project lifecycle by integrating progress measurement, cost control, schedule management, forecasting, analysis, and reporting. They work with project stakeholders to maintain accurate performance measurement and timely reporting that supports effective decision-making.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of five years of relevant Project Controls experience, preferably in 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.
• Ability to work independently and lead 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.
• Fluency in English and 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 collection, validation, and consolidation of progress updates from Engineering, Procurement, Construction, and Commissioning teams.
• Establish and maintain project progress measurement systems aligned with execution plans, reporting requirements, and contractual obligations.
• Update project progress data accurately and promptly, maintaining the integrity of performance reporting systems.
• Develop and maintain performance reporting tools, including progress curves, dashboards, milestone reports, and KPIs.
• Monitor performance against approved cost, schedule, and progress baselines, identifying variances, trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Support development and maintenance of project schedules aligned with execution strategies and performance objectives.
• Perform schedule analysis and monitor critical path activities, milestones, and schedule health.
• Support project forecasting through analysis of cost, schedule, productivity, and progress trends.
• Assist with cost forecasts, commitment tracking, accrual reviews, and variance analysis.
• Collaborate with Cost Control personnel to align project progress, earned value, forecasting, and performance reporting.
• Integrate cost, schedule, and progress information for accurate project performance analysis.
• Assist in applying Earned Value Management methodologies and other performance measurement techniques.
• Prepare weekly, monthly, and ad hoc project controls reports for management, clients, and other stakeholders.
• Participate in performance reviews and analyze progress, cost and schedule performance, and forecast outcomes.
• Support change management by assessing and reporting potential impacts to cost, schedule, and performance metrics.
• Collaborate with Planning, Cost Control, Engineering, Procurement, Construction, and Project Management teams on project controls information and reporting requirements.
• Review and validate project controls data for accuracy, consistency, integrity, and compliance with standards and reporting requirements.
• Identify project performance issues and recommend corrective actions to improve execution and forecast reliability.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of project controls procedures, reporting processes, systems, tools, and practices.
• Provide guidance and support to less experienced project controls personnel.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, project requirements, client expectations, and applicable industry standards.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior