Supervisor of Project Controls - Power

100 Williams WPC-I, LLC.; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work for office roles

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Parental leave and family support

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance and disability coverage

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Williams Companies in Houston, TX seeks a Supervisor of Project Controls in Power to lead a team delivering cost, schedule, and performance insights across a growing power portfolio.

You will mentor staff, implement standardized controls processes, and drive forecast accuracy while aligning with project life cycles and execution strategies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction management, engineering or business related field from accredited institution.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in project controls or project management.
• Preferred: Minimum 5 years of experience in project controls or project management.

Responsibilities

• Recruits, trains and develops a team of highly skilled project controls professionals.
• Develops and maintains effective working relationships with key stakeholders and leaders.
• Oversees the activities of team members to ensure performance and resolution of critical issues.
• Implements consistent work processes, tools and procedures to increase project execution efficiency and effectiveness across the area in support of enterprise objectives.
• Establishes and maintains effective project controls deliverables to ensure that projects stay on track and that accurate status reports and forecasts are maintained.
• Collaborates with internal stakeholders to understand business drivers and priorities to ensure the team's activities are in alignment.

Skills

Project controls

Cost management

Scheduling

Forecasting

Leadership

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Construction management, engineering or business related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Monte Carlo simulations

Job description

At Williams, we’re powering a cleaner, more connected future, and that starts with you. Here, your work fuels communities, drives innovation, and helps deliver reliable energy the world depends on. Join a Fortune 500 team that invests in your growth, values your contributions, and challenges you to make a lasting impact every day. Do something that means something at Williams. This isn’t just a job - it’s an opportunity to explore and discover your passion with coworkers who become friends and mentors who push you to be your best self in and out of the office. At Williams, we make clean energy happen. And you can too, so bring your energy to ours!

Supervisor of Project Controls in Power

As Supervisor of Project Controls in Power , you will lead a team of project controls professionals supporting Williams' portfolio of power generation, electrical infrastructure, and strategic energy projects that help meet the growing power demands of hyperscale customers and other large-scale energy users. Working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment alongside Project Execution leadership, engineering teams, EPC contractors, procurement, and key business stakeholders, you will help drive project success through effective cost management, scheduling, forecasting, and performance reporting. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and mentoring a high-performing team, implementing standardized project controls processes and tools, and ensuring projects remain aligned with execution strategies, schedules, and budgets. You will provide critical project insights through monthly cost and schedule reporting, support project reviews with leadership, and champion the Williams Project Life Cycle methodology to enhance execution efficiency, improve forecast accuracy, and deliver successful outcomes across a rapidly growing portfolio of innovative power generation and infrastructure projects Your work will challenge you, and with our Core Values to guide you, you’ll quickly learn and grow with us.

Responsibilities/Expectations

• Recruits, trains and develops a team of highly skilled project controls professionals
• Develops and maintains effective working relationships with key stakeholders and leaders
• Oversees the activities of team members to ensure performance and resolution of critical issues
• Implements consistent work processes, tools and procedures to increase project execution efficiency and effectiveness across the area in support of enterprise objectives
• Establishes and maintains effective project controls deliverables to ensure that projects stay on track and that accurate status reports and forecasts are maintained
• Collaborates with internal stakeholders to understand business drivers and priorities to ensure the team's activities are in alignment
• Other duties as assigned

Education/Years of Experience

• Required: Bachelor’s Degree in Construction management, engineering or business related field from accredited institution and minimum 3 (three) years of experience in project controls or project management
• Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree in Construction management, engineering or business related field from accredited institution and minimum 5 (five) years of experience in project controls or project management

Other Requirements

• Demonstrates excellent organizational/interpersonal skills and safety as the utmost priority
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications and PC skills
• Demonstrates formal or informal leadership experience/expertise
• Familiar with project financials, scheduling and capital cost management strategies
• Preferred: Understanding of the full project life cycle, risk evaluation procedures/applications such as Monte Carlo simulations and critical path planning

Why Houston?

Big career opportunities in one of the world’s energy capitals, endless food spots and a diverse vibe—all without paying NYC or LA prices. Work hard, live better. Check out Houston.org to learn more.

We invest in our people in ways that actually show up in your day‑to‑day, not just on paper. Our Total Rewards are built to support how you work, live, and plan for what’s next. Here’s a look at what that means:

• Strong pay plus an annual incentive program
• Hybrid work for most office roles, plus real flexibility in many field positions
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage with options that fit your life, not the other way around
• 401(k) with company match and an annual company contribution
• Paid time off, including company and floating holidays
• Paid parental leave (up to six weeks per parent), plus fertility and adoption support
• Advanced AI tools and resources to help level up and work smarter
• Clear paths to grow your career, with a strong culture of promoting from within
• Tuition reimbursement and support for continuing education
• HSA and FSA options
• Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Domestic partner benefits
• Employee resource groups, wellness support, paid volunteer time, and company matching for causes you care about

Eligibility and benefits are governed by the terms of the applicable plan or program document which can be amended or terminated at any time. For more information, please visit Total Rewards | Williams Companies.

Williams is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected under applicable discrimination law.

Why Williams is powering the future of hyperscale data centers across the U.S. with cutting-edge on‑site energy systems. We're integrating natural gas turbines, reciprocating engines, battery energy storage, and distributed control systems to deliver reliable, mission‑critical energy to the world’s most demanding clients—and we want your expertise.

Who We Are Looking For

Engineers, Project Managers, Construction Managers, and Operations Technicians ready to work hands‑on with:

• Natural gas generation & high-voltage systems
• Advanced controls & automation
• Battery storage & grid integration

Why Join Us

• Competitive compensation & benefits
• Career growth & development opportunities
• Meaningful community involvement
• Williams is strategically positioned to meet the evolving energy needs of data centers nationwide

Be part of a team that’s driving innovation and reliability in the energy space.