Project Control Lead

Project Control Lead

Position Type : Contract (1 year +)

Position Location : Houston, TX

Position Pay : $90 / HR - $110 / HR (Depending on Experience)

Responsibilities :

• Support large-scale midstream projects (pipelines, terminals, storage, or gas plants).
• Build and maintain integrated project cost and schedule systems.
• Develop and implement procedures for project controls, including budgeting, forecasting, and scheduling.
• Collaborate with planning / scheduling specialists to ensure accurate project schedules.
• Supervise estimating, cost control, planning / scheduling, and risk analysis activities.
• Oversee cost engineering : cost control systems, invoice processing, monthly reporting, trending, variance analysis, funding budgets, cash flows, and benchmarking.
• Enhance document control, including Management of Change (MOC).
• Analyze cost trends and forecasts to identify early budget deviations.
• Manage costs by Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) for early detection of variances.
• Lead internal audits of commercial control systems.
• Work directly with contractors to set progress measurement rules and reporting cadence.
• Review and validate contractor cost reports, estimates, and forecasts.
• Advise Project Managers on contractor reporting accuracy and contract compliance.
• Support change management with project leaders and contractors.
• Prepare and update weekly / monthly cost reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Mentor and collaborate with Project Controls Analysts.
• Audit contractor progress and ensure scope changes are reflected in plans and budgets.
• Approve contractor cost control plans and procedures.
• Update financial reports in SAP

Requirements :