Senior Project Controls Specialist

McDermott International, Ltd; Norrbottens län; On-site; SEK 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

McDermott International, Ltd is seeking a Senior Project Controls Specialist to advance analytics for project performance, forecasting, and decision support. You will mentor colleagues and contribute to governance across global project controls teams, aligning with EPC standards.

You will develop predictive models, integrate multi-source data, and collaborate with engineering, procurement, construction, and IT to deliver actionable insights and sustained improvements in reporting quality and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree relevant to the field.
• 5+ years of experience in project controls, cost engineering, or financial analysis in EPC environments.
• Proficiency with office productivity tools (spreadsheets, word processing, presentation software).
• Strong understanding of project controls, including cost control, scheduling, forecasting and performance measurement.
• Fluent English with strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and deployment of advanced visual analytics to support project performance monitoring, forecasting, and executive-level reporting.
• Apply data mining, statistical modeling, and trend analysis to identify KPIs, cost drivers, and schedule risks across complex projects.
• Integrate data from multiple sources to build multi-dimensional models for real-time decision-making.
• Architect scalable data structures and standardized data transformation methods across project controls systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business needs into actionable data solutions.
• Interpret complex data requests and deliver clear outputs aligned with objectives.
• Provide strategic insights by identifying correlations, anomalies, and emerging trends in large datasets.
• Guide junior team members on data governance, reporting standards, and best practices.
• Develop predictive models and forecasting tools for long-term planning and risk mitigation.
• Support digital project controls tools and platforms, ensuring alignment with EPC standards.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management or a related field

Five or more years of relevant experience in Project Controls, Cost Engineering, or Financial Analysis in EPC or project-driven environments

Job description

Job Overview

Senior Project Controls Specialist uses best practices and knowledge of internal or external issues to improve the project controls discipline within McDermott. They will act as a resource for colleagues with less experience and share their conceptual and practical expertise related to the project controls discipline. The Senior Project Controls Specialist solves complex problems and uses their discipline-specific knowledge to improve their products or services. The Senior Project Controls Specialist impacts a range of customer, operational, project, or service activities with the project controls team and other related teams and ensures that they are working within the appropriate guidelines and policies.

Job Description

Senior Project Controls Specialist uses best practices and knowledge of internal or external issues to improve the project controls discipline within McDermott. They will act as a resource for colleagues with less experience and share their conceptual and practical expertise related to the project controls discipline. The Senior Project Controls Specialist solves complex problems and uses their discipline-specific knowledge to improve their products or services. The Senior Project Controls Specialist impacts a range of customer, operational, project, or service activities with the project controls team and other related teams and ensures that they are working within the appropriate guidelines and policies.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and deployment of advanced visual analytics to support project performance monitoring, forecasting, and executive-level reporting
• Apply data mining, statistical modeling, and trend analysis techniques to identify key performance indicators, cost drivers, and schedule risks across complex, multi-phase projects
• Integrate and link data from multiple internal and external sources to build robust, multi-dimensional models that support real-time decision-making
• Architect scalable data structures and implement standardized methods for data transformation, validation, and automation across project controls systems
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams—including engineering, procurement, construction, finance, and IT to understand business needs and translate them into actionable data solutions
• Interpret complex data requests and deliver clear, accurate, and insightful outputs that align with project and organizational objectives
• Provide strategic insights by identifying correlations, anomalies, and emerging trends within large datasets to support proactive project management
• Guide and mentor junior team members on data governance, reporting standards, and best practices for data management, storage, and security
• Develop predictive models and forecasting tools based on historical data, current trends, and scenario planning to support long-term project planning and risk mitigation
• Support the implementation and continuous improvement of digital project controls tools and platforms, ensuring alignment with global EPC standards and practices
• Lead or contribute to the development of internal training materials and knowledge-sharing initiatives to elevate data literacy and project controls capabilities across the organization
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, client requirements, and industry standards in all aspects of data handling and reporting
• Act as a subject matter expert in project data analytics, guiding Project Managers, Cost Engineers, and Executive Stakeholders on data-driven decision‑making

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management or a related field
• Minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience in Project Controls, Cost Engineering, or Financial Analysis within an EPC or project-driven environment
• Proficiency in general office productivity tools, particularly spreadsheets, word processing, and presentation software
• Strong understanding of project controls principles, including cost control, scheduling, forecasting, and performance measurement
• Demonstrated ability to work independently while also leading collaborative efforts across global, multidisciplinary teams
• Strong critical thinking, problem‑solving, and attention to detail, with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast‑paced environment
• Fluent in English with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels

About Us

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