Cost & Schedule Advisor

Exxon Mobil; Spring (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension Plan

Savings Plan

Workplace Flexibility

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vis

Wellbeing programs

Disability Plan

Job summary

ExxonMobil Global Projects seeks a highly experienced Cost & Schedule Advisor (10+ years) to support delivery of world-class capital projects. This senior role provides technical validation and assurance from early estimating through full project funding, ensuring cost and schedule estimates are robust, aligned, and risk-informed.

You will evaluate project plans and schedules, identify risks and opportunities, and advise stakeholders to strengthen execution, capital efficiency, and

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in project controls or similar roles.
• Experience with large, complex global projects.
• Ability to assess risks and influence outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate project plans and schedules and provide technical validation.
• Identify risks and opportunities and advise stakeholders.
• Strengthen execution, capital efficiency, and decision-making in projects.

Skills

Leadership capability

Strong communication

Analytical skills

Autonomy & teamwork

Job description

For well over a century, ExxonMobil has been at the heart of creating and growing a modern world. We embrace the power and promise of technology, pushing the boundaries of what's possible. For billions around the world, lives are better and last longer because of the innovative problem solving and reliable energy we provide. And when it comes to developing industrial solutions to reduce carbon emissions, ExxonMobil is truly the leader.

We don't stop at "good enough." We are committed to doing what's right, even if it's difficult or unpopular. We hold ourselves to high standards, challenge what's possible and invest in innovation to meet society's critical needs.

Real change begins with bold questions, drive, and ambition. Here, your talent, determination and contributions shape how far you'll go and the impact you'll make along the way.

Our future success depends on exceptional people. We invest in developing talent through meaningful work, challenging assignments, mentorship, and experiences that help build the next generation of leaders.

Our Culture

We are uniquely ExxonMobil. Integrity, care, excellence, resilience and courage, these core values determine how we work every day. At ExxonMobil, our values aren't just words— they're how we show up, focused on delivering the right answer, the right way, every day.

About Houston

ExxonMobil's state-of-the-art campus north of Houston serves as home to its Upstream, Product Solutions and Low Carbon Solutions businesses and their associated service groups. The facility opened in 2014 and accommodates more than 10,000 employees and visitors. By bringing many global functional groups together, the campus provides employees with the tools and capabilities needed today, and in the future, to achieve business objectives and accelerate the discovery of new resources, technologies and products. It was designed to foster improved collaboration, creativity and innovation and enhance the company’s ability to attract, develop and retain the top talent in the industry. The campus is located in Spring, Texas, on 385 wooded acres immediately to the west of Interstate Highway 45 (I-45), at the intersection of I-45 and the Hardy Toll Road, approximately 25 miles from the cultural vibrancy of downtown Houston. The campus was constructed to the highest standards of energy efficiency and environmental stewardship. Its design incorporates extensive research into best practices in building and workplace design through extensive benchmarking of the world’s top academic, research, and corporate facilities. Learn more about what we do in Houston here .

What you will do

ExxonMobil Global Projects seeks a highly experienced Cost & Schedule Advisor (10+ years) to support delivery of world-class capital projects through expert estimating, planning, and project controls. This senior role provides technical validation and assurance from early estimating through full project funding, ensuring cost and schedule estimates are robust, aligned, and risk-informed. You will evaluate project plans and schedules, identify risks and opportunities, and advise stakeholders to strengthen execution, capital efficiency, and decision-making. Ideal candidates bring deep experience on large, complex global projects and can quickly assess gaps, influence outcomes, and improve project assurance processes.

About you

Skills and Qualifications:

• Demonstrated technical and/or leadership capability
• Strong communication (verbal and written) and collaboration skills
• Ability to analyze and discuss complex concepts effectively
• Ability to work autonomously and contribute to success of a team

Preferred Qualifications / Experience

• 10+ years of experience

An ExxonMobil career is one designed to last. Our commitment to you runs deep: our employees grow personally and professionally, with benefits built on our core categories of health, security, finance, and life.
We offer you:

• Pension Plan: Enrollment is automatic and at no cost to you. The basic benefit is a monthly annuity to be paid to you in retirement for the rest of your life.
• Savings Plan: You can contribute between 6% and 20% of your pay and are encouraged to enroll right away. If you contribute at least 6% to your savings plan, the Company will contribute a 7% match.
• Workplace Flexibility: We have several programs such as “Flex your Day”, providing ad-hoc flexibility around when and where you work, as well as longer-term programs such as leaves of absence and part-time work.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Culture of Health: Programs and resources to support your wellbeing.
• Employee Health Advisory Program: Provides confidential professional counseling for you and your family, including tools and resources promoting mental health and resiliency at no additional cost to you.
• Disability Plan: Income replacement for when you cannot work due to illness or injury occurring on or off the job. Enrollment is automatic and at no cost to you.

More information on our Company’s benefits can be found at www.exxonmobilfamily.com .
Please note benefits may be changed from time to time without notice, subject to applicable law.

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