Airswift is looking for a Project Controls Lead to support a major client in Spring, TX on a 12-month contract

The Project Controls Lead (PCL) implements overall project controls direction through application of systems and methods for estimate development, cost control, progress measurement, schedule development/control, and management of change.

Responsibilities: Provide timely and accurate data and deliverables in support of benchmarking and tool building Provide overall project cost, schedule, progress measurement, and change management leadership and expertise Provide support to Project Team and Stewards with cost and schedule analysis, reporting, forecasting, and budgeting Develop the Project Controls Plan and Management of Change (MOC) Plan Ensure the Stewardship process is established and implemented, leading to monthly cost and schedule stewardship reviews Coordinate and communicate priorities for new and ongoing estimating, planning, and cost control activities Lead preparation and maintenance of the Cost Breakdown Structure (CBS), the Original Control Budget (OCB), Current Control Budget (CCB), Project Master Schedule, Budget (Planning & Budgeting (P&B)), and the overall cost and progress control system Coordinate the collection, analysis, and reporting of project cost and schedule control information to assess overall project status and identify potential problem areas Prepare overall cost and schedule forecasts Administer and facilitate the Management of Change process Facilitate Capital Efficiency / Opportunities and Vulnerabilities process Interface with Controllers regarding AFEs/budgets and invoices and development of Work-In-Place Participate in the bid evaluation process (as required) Participate in developing Contract Price Budgets and Contract Control Schedules and Milestones Ensure Project Controls team is familiar with Contractor payment terms and contract coordination procedures applicable to their scope Lead preparation for Gates Reviews, Advance Commitment, Full Funding, or Supplement activities Coordinate development of cost and schedule estimates in preparation for Gate and Check Point/Advance Commitment reviews Coordinate development of Estimate Confidence Packages and Estimate Development Plans Respond to ad hoc requests from the Project Management Team (PMT) related to Controls/Reporting Participate in Consortium / Affiliate / Joint Venture presentations Support preparation of Close-out Reporting / CA$HD Input Perform quality assurance at the project level by monitoring and appraising Contractors' performance in cost control, progress measurement, and schedule control Ensure proper and effective project control measures are executed by the Contractor, including their cost and schedule control organization, plans, and procedures Review and endorse, where appropriate, schedules, progress, and cost baselines and forecasts prepared by contractors Review progress measures reported by the Contractor Review cost and schedule bases of Contractor’s Change Proposals/Orders, including progress trends developed by the Contractor Assist site management in developing/reviewing cost and schedule corrective actions and recovery plans, and ensure implementation Manage the Cost and Schedule organization, including Contractor sites, and serve as the central link from the Project to the organization Maintain close liaison with other members of the organization on the Project and within the function Coordinate development of a Project Controls Implementation Plan tailored to the specific project Provide feedback and mentorship to project controls engineers and planners Ensure functional alignment for support and approval of key deliverables (e.g., Estimate Confidence Package, Estimate Development Plan) Drive and promote capital efficiency on projects being stewarded by the department Required: Experience with Data Visualization tools such as PowerBI, Tableau, or Spotfire Not required but helpful: Data analytics programming experience in SQL or Python
Requirements: Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or Construction Management Experience in project controls with a focus on cost and schedule control Supervisory experience required Certification(s) in project management (Primavera, PMI, AACE, etc.) preferred Willing to work overseas in a team environment Willing to relocate to the required project site Familiarity with company project management best practices and key work processes Proven ability to drive creativity, innovation, and continuous improvement Strong Influencing, Consulting, Mentoring, Analytical, and Computing skills Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint Adaptability to changing priorities Strong interpersonal and communication skills Ability to multitask and respond quickly to urgent analysis requests

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