Senior Project Controls Lead: Cost, Schedule & Forecasting

McDermott International, Ltd; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

McDermott International, Ltd. is seeking a Senior Project Controls Specialist to support and improve project controls across EPC projects.

The role focuses on progress measurement, cost control, schedule management, forecasting, analysis, and reporting to enable informed decision-making throughout the project lifecycle. The position requires strong collaboration with Engineering, Procurement, Construction, and Commissioning teams, and a proven ability to manage data integrity and performance

Qualifications

• Fluent in English with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Attention to detail with ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation and maintenance of project controls systems, tools, processes, and methodologies.
• Coordinate collection and consolidation of project progress updates from multiple teams.
• Establish and maintain project progress measurement systems aligned with execution plans and contractual obligations.
• Monitor and report on project performance, cost, schedule, and forecast accuracy.
• Prepare weekly, monthly, and ad hoc project controls reports for management and clients.

Skills

English communication

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

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

Job description

McDermott International, Ltd. is seeking a Senior Project Controls Specialist to support and improve project controls across EPC projects.

The role focuses on progress measurement, cost control, schedule management, forecasting, analysis, and reporting to enable informed decision-making throughout the project lifecycle. The position requires strong collaboration with Engineering, Procurement, Construction, and Commissioning teams, and a proven ability to manage data integrity and performance