Project Controls Specialist

Client of Carter Murray

Responsibilities:

• Project Planning & Execution: Develop and implement project controls plans integrated into the Project Execution Plan (PEP). Establish cost and schedule baselines and monitor progress.
• Collaboration & Coordination: Work closely with project engineers, construction teams, and contractors to ensure timely execution. Coordinate with turnaround teams to align schedules.
• Financial Oversight: Assist in developing annual capital and expense budgets. Track expenditures, review contractor invoices, and report variances and KPIs.
• Risk Management: Support risk register reviews and mitigation planning. Address schedule deviations and propose effective solutions.
• Reporting & Documentation: Deliver integrated project progress reports using Earned Value analysis. Ensure timely weekly and monthly reporting.
• Portfolio Oversight: Maintain a comprehensive list and schedule of active projects. Collaborate on project assignments and closures.
• Team Leadership: Provide direction, training, and coaching to the Project Controls Team. Act as a key advisor on SAP and project control best practices.
• Continuous Improvement: Develop templates, procedures, and dashboards (Power BI). Maintain historical cost databases and lessons learned documentation.

Requirements:

• 10+ years of project controls experience, preferably in downstream projects.
• Bachelor s degree in engineering (or 15+ years of relevant experience for non-engineering degrees).
• Strong analytical, teamwork, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6, MS Projects, Power BI, SAP, and Microsoft Office.
• Experience across all project phases: engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and start-up.
• AACEi certification is a plus.