Senior Field Project Controls Lead (Energy)

Gulf Companies; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 95,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Gulf Companies in Indianapolis is seeking a Field Principal Project Controls Specialist to lead project controls on high profile energy projects. You will coordinate schedules, budgets, cost tracking and invoicing, delivering reliable reports to project leadership.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in engineering or business, 5–7 years in project controls, and proficiency with MS Project/Primavera and Excel. You’ll mentor junior staff, oversee cost trends, and ensure contract compliance in a fast

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a Business-related major.
• 5–7 years Project Controls industry experience, with up to 2 years in a lead role.
• Proficient in MS Project and Primavera.
• Proficient in MS Excel.
• Familiar with oil and gas pipeline engineering processes.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate project planning and develop/maintain project schedules, status reports, project budgets/costs, progress, invoicing, and other related activities.
• Provide key reports to project management for the purposes of supporting decisions and direction of the overall project.
• Analyze earned value progress reports to determine project risks and assist in determining how to mitigate such risks.
• Ensure contractual obligations are being met on each project for items relating to project controls.
• Maintain change management procedures on each project including the monitoring and tracking of cost and schedule trends/changes.
• Coordinate with Project Manager, Project Team on tracking performance against budget and schedule.
• Assist in developing and maintaining staffing and manpower plans, project/proposal budgets, contract plans, etc.
• Provide hands-on training on various aspects of project controls to project controls specialists.
• Supervise project controls specialist(s) as required, including directing and prioritizing workloads and checking deliverables.
• Interface with in-house departments and third parties for invoicing and cost tracking purposes.

Skills

Independent work

Communication

Problem solving

Mentoring

Results oriented

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or business

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

MS Excel

Job description

Gulf Companies in Indianapolis is seeking a Field Principal Project Controls Specialist to lead project controls on high profile energy projects. You will coordinate schedules, budgets, cost tracking and invoicing, delivering reliable reports to project leadership.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in engineering or business, 5–7 years in project controls, and proficiency with MS Project/Primavera and Excel. You’ll mentor junior staff, oversee cost trends, and ensure contract compliance in a fast