Project Controls Lead I, II, III

Midland, TX
Full Time
Experienced

Job Title: Project Controls Lead I, II, III or Planning & Scheduling Engineer I, II, III

Location: Midland, TX

Schedule: Monday–Friday | 40 hours per week

Pay Rate: Level I- $48/hr, Level II – $78/hr, Level III – $100/hr

Position Overview

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 required (XOM experience preferred).

Scope Option 1: Project Controls Lead (PCL)

Main Functions

Implements overall project controls direction through estimating, cost control, progress measurement, schedule development/control, and management of change.

Key Responsibilities

  • 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

Scope Option 2: Planning & Scheduling Engineer (PE)

Main Functions

Responsible for development, maintenance, control, and reporting of the Project Schedule and Progress Measurement System, ensuring early detection of deviations and trends.

Key Responsibilities

  • 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.)

Required Skills & Qualifications (Both Roles)

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or Construction Management – Required

Experience

  • 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)

Technical & Professional Skills

  • 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

Additional Expectations

  • Supervisory experience required (Project Controls Lead track)
  • Willingness to work in team environments
  • Ability to support relocation or site-based project needs if required
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