Project Controls Coordinator

Job description:

Role: Project Controls Lead

Our Vision
RigUp is where the best workers power the world's most successful projects. We are united by a common mission: to deliver services and technology that fundamentally change how skilled workers and the businesses they serve get hard work done.

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced Project Controls Lead to oversee cost control, scheduling, and budgeting activities for power distribution projects, including substations, overhead/underground lines, and general utility infrastructure. This role involves hands-on financial and scheduling leadership, collaboration with third-party contractors, and advanced data analysis and reporting.

The ideal candidate is detail-driven, confident in budget forecasting, and proficient in tools such as Excel, Power BI, and Alteryx.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead cost scheduling and controls for power lines, substations, and distribution projects.
• Manage quarterly budgeting , monthly cost accruals , and AFE creation for capital projects.
• Assign projects to third-party contractor crews and align schedules for execution.
• Develop, maintain, and report on Cost Breakdown Structures (CBS) , budgets (OCB, CCB), and the Project Master Schedule .
• Provide data and reporting in support of benchmarking, tool building , and capital efficiency initiatives .
• Implement and manage project controls systems to support progress tracking, change management , and forecasting .
• Ensure compliance with Management of Change (MOC) processes and participate in Gate Review preparation.
• Interface with finance and controller teams regarding invoicing, work-in-place tracking, and budget stewardship .
• Collaborate with contractors to review and validate change proposals, payment terms , and performance measures.
• Provide mentorship and quality oversight to project control engineers and planners.
• Prepare executive-level summaries and stakeholder presentations, including support for joint ventures, affiliates, and close-out reporting .

Preferred Tools & Technical Experience:

• Microsoft Excel (Advanced)
• Power BI and/or Alteryx for data visualization and reporting
• Experience with Primavera P6 , SAP , or other ERP systems a plus

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management , or related technical field
• 5-15 years of relavant professional experience
• Experience in project controls focused on cost control and schedule control achievements
• Willing to work overseas in a team environment
• Willing to relocate to required project site
• Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills
• Familiarity with AFE processes , capital project accounting, and cost risk analysis
• Strong understanding of industry-standard project management frameworks (PMI, AACE, etc.)
• Excellent interpersonal, analytical, and organizational skills
• Ability to multitask and respond quickly to changing project needs
• Strong communication skills and comfort working across multidisciplinary teams

Pay: $51-89/hour (W2)

Location: Spring, TX

Schedule: Monday-Friday (8 hour days, overtime as needed)

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