Project Controls Advisor

Brunel; Carlsbad (NM); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Per-diem for non-locals

Job summary

Brunel Energy is seeking a Project Controls Advisor for a one-year contract in Carlsbad, NM. You will support cost management, forecasting, and project controls for multiple EPC-related challenges, coordinating with engineers and contractors.

Ideal candidates have 5–10 years in project controls and a degree in engineering or construction management. Knowledge of EcoSys and downstream project experience are highly valued in a refining environment.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of relevant experience in project controls and scheduling.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, engineering technology, or construction management.
• Experience with EcoSys is a strong plus.
• Downstream/refining project exposure preferred.
• Ability to lead and support multiple projects concurrently.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate cost control activities and support cost management.
• Support small-scale projects under $100M across 2–3 projects.
• Forecast and estimate costs; monitor project performance.
• Prepare monthly accruals, headcount projections, and performance factors.

Skills

Project Controls

Cost Estimating

Planning & Scheduling

Contract Administration

Team Leadership

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Construction Management

Tools

EcoSys

Job description

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.