Project Controls Advisor

Brunel Energy is recruiting a Project Controls Advisor to work with a major oil and gas company on an 1-year contract in Carlsbad, NM. The company is offering per-diem for those who are non-locals!

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate project cost control activities, ensuring compliance with applicable policies and procedures and supporting project cost management throughout execution.
• Support small-scale projects valued under $100 million, typically providing project controls support across 2–3 projects simultaneously.
• Perform project forecasting and estimating activities, including supporting cost projections and monitoring project performance.
• Support the preparation and maintenance of monthly accruals, headcount projections, and performance factors.
• Develop and maintain project controls systems and processes to support project execution, contracting strategies, and contract administration.
• Develop Project Controls Plans and support the implementation of project controls procedures and practices.
• Support the development and review Cost Estimates.
• Prepare high-quality Appropriation Request packages, project procedures, and Decision Support (White Paper) documents.
• Provide project controls support to Project Engineers, assisting with cost information, forecasting, estimating, and other project-related activities.
• Work closely with construction teams and EPC contractors to coordinate project controls activities and support alignment between project planning and field execution.
• Apply project management best practices and relevant project controls processes to support project execution and performance.
• Support the Project Controls Supervisor in updating project controls tools, processes, and procedures.
• Assist with training and mentoring less experienced team members, sharing project controls knowledge and supporting team development.

Qualifications:

• 5–10 years of relevant experience in Project Controls, Project Services, Planning, and Scheduling preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or Construction Management preferred.
• Experience with EcoSys is a strong plus.
• Downstream project experience is desirable, particularly in refining or similar industrial project environments.
• Proficiency in project controls, execution planning, contracting strategy, contract administration, cost estimating, and planning and scheduling.
• Experience with project management systems and frameworks is desirable.
• Previous supervisory experience is preferred. Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and support multiple projects concurrently.