Project Control Lead

MAIN FUNCTIONS
The Project Controls Lead (PCL) provides overall direction for project controls by applying systems and methodologies for estimating, cost management, progress measurement, schedule development/control, and change management.

TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Deliver timely, accurate data and outputs to support benchmarking and tool development
• Lead overall project cost, schedule, progress tracking, and change management activities
• Support the Project Team and Stewards through cost/schedule analysis, reporting, forecasting, and budgeting
• Develop the Project Controls Plan and the Management of Change (MOC) Plan
• Ensure the Stewardship process is established and executed, enabling monthly cost and schedule stewardship reviews
• Coordinate and communicate priorities for estimating, planning, and cost control tasks
• Lead preparation and maintenance of the Cost Breakdown Structure (CBS), Original Control Budget (OCB), Current Control Budget (CCB), Project Master Schedule, and Planning & Budgeting (P&B) deliverables, along with the overall cost and progress control system
• Oversee the collection, analysis, and reporting of project cost and schedule information to assess project status and identify potential issues; prepare overall cost and schedule forecasts
• Administer and facilitate the Management of Change process
• Support Capital Efficiency and Opportunities/Vulnerabilities processes
• Interface with Controllers regarding AFEs, budgets, invoices, and Work‑In‑Place development
• Participate in bid evaluations when required
• Support development of Contract Price Budgets, Control Schedules, and Milestones
• Ensure the Project Controls team understands Contractor payment terms and contract coordination requirements
• Lead preparation for Gates Reviews, Advance Commitments, Full Funding, and Supplement activities

• Coordinate development of cost and schedule estimates for Gate and Check Point/Advance Commitment reviews
• Coordinate development of Estimate Confidence Packages and Estimate Development Plans
  • Respond to ad hoc Controls/Reporting requests from the Project Management Team (PMT)
  • Support consortium, affiliate, and joint venture presentations
  • Support project close-out reporting and CA$HD inputs
  • Perform project-level quality assurance by reviewing Contractor performance in cost control, progress measurement, and schedule control
  • Ensure Contractors execute proper and effective project control measures, including cost/schedule organizations, plans, and procedures
  • Review and endorse Contractor-prepared schedule, progress, and cost baselines and forecasts
  • Review progress measurements submitted by the Contractor
  • Assess cost and schedule bases for Contractor Change Proposals/Orders, including Contractor-developed progress trends
  • Assist site management with developing or reviewing cost and schedule corrective actions and recovery plans, and ensure implementation
  • Manage the Cost and Schedule organization, including Contractor site personnel, serving as the central connection between the Project and the broader organization
  • Maintain strong coordination with other project and functional team members
  • Oversee development of a tailored Project Controls Implementation Plan
  • Provide mentoring and feedback to project controls engineers and planners
  • Ensure Functional alignment for approval of key deliverables (e.g., Estimate Confidence Package, Estimate Development Plan)
  • Promote capital efficiency across projects supported by the department

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or Construction Management
• Experience in project controls with a focus on cost and schedule management
• Supervisory experience required
• Willingness to work internationally in a team environment
• Willingness to relocate to the required project site
• Familiarity with company project management best practices and key work processes
• Strong influencing, consulting, mentoring, analytical, and computing skills
• Strong Excel and PowerPoint proficiency
• Ability to adapt to shifting priorities
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to multitask and respond quickly to urgent analytical needs

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.