What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Control Lead position at Brunel?
About the Role
We are seeking a highly experienced Project Controls Lead to manage, analyze, and support project development and execution within the energy sector. This role supports the Project Manager – Project Controls and works closely with cross-functional teams to track schedules, costs, and contract deliverables, ensuring project milestones and objectives are met.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with schedule, cost, and budget controls
- Generate progress and spend curves; prepare internal weekly and monthly reports
- Review and validate Contractor’s cost, schedule, and progress reports
- Analyze change requests, schedule delays, recovery plans, and accelerated schedules
- Collaborate with Schedulers, Cost Accountants, Contracts Managers, Risk Specialists, and IT teams
- Maintain and update project controls systems, including Primavera P6 and related tools
- Provide schedule analysis including Critical Path evaluations and reforecasting
- Lead project team efforts to meet objectives and maintain schedule oversight
- Develop and maintain project data and reporting interfaces
- Facilitate schedule reviews and support stakeholder reporting
- Support milestone payment tracking and progress reporting
- Ensure compliance with company policies and perform quality audits
- Perform other duties as assigned (up to 5%)
Education & Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Engineering, or a related technical discipline (or equivalent experience)
Experience & Skills
- Minimum 10 years’ experience in the energy industry, including field experience
- Extensive expertise with Project Controls software such as Primavera P6, Primavera Risk Analysis, Deltek Acumen Fuse, SharePoint, SAP, and Earned Value Management Systems
- Strong knowledge of major industrial project management (oil, gas, power, LNG)
- Proficient in cost estimating and cost management best practices
- Excellent leadership, decision-making, and problem-solving skills
- Thorough understanding of construction management and project controls best practices
- Skilled in managing multiple schedules and deliverables in a fast-paced environment
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and project management tools
Work Schedule
This position requires onsite work at a company facility due to the nature of responsibilities.
