Project Controls Lead Analyst - Oil and Gas Scheduler

Black & Veatch; Overland Park (KS); Hybrid; USD 128,000 - 192,000; Full time

Job summary

Black & Veatch Corporation is seeking a Project Controls Lead Analyst - Oil & Gas Scheduler. This role offers supervisory responsibility for a project controls team and requires expert scheduling capabilities using Primavera P6 on complex oil and gas EPC projects.

The position emphasizes leadership, technical expertise, and collaboration with management to ensure project success. Hybrid work options may be available after probation, with a strong focus on safety and outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience in the oil and gas industry and expert level Primavera P6 experience.
• Master's degree or local equivalent in Engineering or Construction Management
• Experience serving in a Leadership role for a medium- to large-sized EPC project in both Home Office and Field
• Certificate from PMI or AACE.

Responsibilities

• Manage diverse project controls team and act as a technical specialist developing advanced concepts.
• Lead planning and scheduling on more complex projects including startup planning.
• Collaborate with project management leadership to ensure project success and identify process improvements.
• Develop tools, systems and processes to optimize effectiveness in project controls.

Skills

Oil & gas industry

Primavera P6

Leadership

Education

Master's degree in Engineering or Construction Management

Job description

Date: Aug 20, 2026

Location:

Overland Park, KS, US Phoenix, AZ, US Bloomington, MN, US Greenwood Village, CO, US Cary, NC, US Ann Arbor, MI, US Orlando, FL, US Tualatin, OR, US Houston, TX, US

Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies

Together, we own our company, our future, and our shared success.

As an employee-owned company, our people are Black & Veatch. We put them at the center of everything we do and empower them to grow, explore new possibilities and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity's biggest challenges in an ever-evolving world. With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and our expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting and construction, together we are building a world of difference.

Company : Black & Veatch Corporation

Req Id : 116679

Opportunity Type : Staff

Relocation eligible : No

Full time/Part time : Full-Time

Project Only Hire : No

Visa Sponsorship Available: No

Why Black & Veatch?

At Black & Veatch, you’ll be part of work that matters—designing, creating, and building the infrastructure communities rely on every day, from concept through execution.

We care about how the work gets done as much as what we build. Safety is built into every decision, and people look out for each other—speaking up, collaborating, and doing the right thing because it affects real lives.

You’ll work alongside teams solving complex challenges and turning ideas into solutions that perform in the real world—gaining hands‑on experience across projects, technologies, and disciplines.

Ownership shows up in how we work. We take responsibility for outcomes, follow through on commitments, and take pride in what we deliver. As a 100% employee‑owned company, employees share in the long‑term success we build together.

With flexible ways of working and meaningful development opportunities, you’ll build a career you can be proud to stand behind.

The Opportunity

As the Project Controls Lead Analyst - Oil & Gas Scheduler, you will have the opportunity to:

• Work in a Manager/Specialist position assigned to a role in Project Controls
• Have supervisory/lead responsibility over a group of project controls personnel and would be responsible for overall performance management.
• Be responsible for hiring, discipline, and pay administration of their subordinates
• Function as a technical specialist who develops advanced concepts.

Key Responsibilities

• Manages a diverse team of professionals and able to achieve successful results/or is able to function as a technical specialist developing advanced concepts.

Planning/Scheduling

• Leads planning and schedule preparation on more complex projects including startup planning.
• Addresses contractual requirements related to schedule control.
• As required by the business unit, expert in scheduling forensics.

PJC Management

• Leads project controls team on the most complex and highest risk projects. Is an integral part of the management team for project success.
• Collaborates with the project management leadership team to ensure project success.
• Identifies improvements to processes.
• Leads in developing staff capabilities.

PJC Specialist

• Recognized as an expert in a project controls specialist area.
• Develop tools, systems & processes to optimize effectiveness.

Management Responsibilities

Supervises work of others. Responsible for hiring, discipline, and pay administration of their subordinates.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the oil and gas industry and expert level Primavera P6 experience.
• Master's degree or local equivalent in Engineering or Construction Management
• Experience serving in a Leadership role for a medium- to large-sized EPC project in both Home Office and Field
• Certificate from either PMI or AACE.

Minimum Qualifications

• Four-year Bachelor's degree with eight or more years of relevant Cost Control of Planning & Scheduling experience OR no four-year Bachelor's degree required with ten years or more of relevant Cost Control or Planning & Scheduling experience in Home Office or Field Office.
• All applicants must be able to complete pre‑employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

Work Environment/Physical Demands

• Office Environment: This position requires sitting, talking, hearing, keyboard input and seeing. Occasional travel up to 25% may be required.
• Construction Site Environment: This position requires standing, kneeling, bending, stooping, moving, and walking long distances in and around confined, cluttered places and uneven areas. It also requires the ability to see and hear naturally or with correction, work at heights above 5 feet, climb and maintain balance on stairs, ladders, and scaffolds and work up to a 12‑hour shift. The work environment may involve cramped workspaces, very hot or cold temperatures, inclement weather, extreme lighting conditions, distracting or uncomfortable noise levels, and hazardous equipment.
• Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based upon manager discretion, job performance and work assignments.

Salary Plan

PJC: Project Control

Compensation Transparency

In accordance with local requirements, the annual compensation ranges for this role are listed below by state or jurisdiction and reflect the applicable office location(s) within each. Final compensation is determined based on factors such as skills, experience, qualifications, internal alignment, geographic location, and other factors permitted by law.

State of Colorado: $127,754 - $191,609

State of Minnesota: $121,947 - $182,900

Job Grade

017

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To support a healthy work-life balance, we offer flexible work schedules, paid vacation and holiday time, sick time, and dependent sick time.

A variety of additional benefits are available to our professionals, including a company‑matched 401k plan, adoption reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, vendor discounts, an employment referral program, AD&D insurance, pre‑taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan and the B&V Credit Union. Professionals may also be eligible for a performance‑based bonus program.

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