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Project Controls Lead

Sempra LNG
Port Arthur, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 4/1/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/31/2026
Leads major construction project planning, resourcing, staffing, supply and subcontract management, progress reporting, troubleshooting and people management. Develops assignments, timetables and responsibilities for team members. Identifies, prepares and obtains regulatory approval for combined construction and operating licenses (COL), early site permits (ESP), and other permits required by industry regulatory agencies and state and/or local governments for the construction and operation of facilities. Ensures that materials and equipment resources are delivered on time. Interfaces between the project team, construction site and management.

Primary Purpose
Drives the successful delivery of major construction projects by developing strategic plans, managing risks, and ensuring compliance with industry standards, while balancing scope, schedule, and cost objectives.

Duties and Responsibilities

Leads the planning, execution, and oversight of major construction projects, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives, scope, schedule, and budget.

Develops and implements strategies for resource allocation, subcontractor management, and procurement to support timely and cost-effective project delivery.

Leads risk management activities, identifying potential issues and executing mitigation plans to minimize impact on project performance and business outcomes.

Oversees compliance with regulatory requirements, safety standards, and quality assurance protocols throughout all phases of construction.

Prepares and presents detailed technical reports, progress updates, and recommendations to leadership and key stakeholders to support informed decision-making.

Negotiates complex contracts and manages vendor relationships to ensure adherence to performance standards and contractual obligations.

Drives continuous improvement initiatives by analyzing project performance data, identifying trends, and implementing innovative solutions to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

Typically requires a 4 year degree in a relevant field, or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.

Experience

Typically requires 10 years of related experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Construction Management - Oversees construction projects from the beginning planning stages all the way through completion to ensure quality delivery with regards to the project's schedule, cost, quality, safety, scope and function.

Project/Program Management - The process of leading the work of a team to achieve goals and meet success criteria at a specified time.

Regulatory Compliance - Ensuring an organization's adherence to laws, regulations, guidelines and specifications relevant to its business processes.

Project Scheduling - A mechanism to communicate what tasks need to get done and which organizational resources will be allocated to complete those tasks in what timeframe.

Contract Management - Streamlining the creation, execution, storage or renewal of contracts, with a focus on compliance, often via software or other automated means.

Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Strategy - Identifies, reduces and removes potential hazards to a physical and working environment, develops best practices for accident prevention, accident response etc., and fosters a positive health, safety and wellness culture.

Project Risk Management - The process of identifying, analyzing and responding to any risk that arises over the life cycle of a project to help the project remain on track and meet its goal.

Purchasing/Procurement Management - The process of sourcing and purchasing goods and services from an external source, like a third-party vendor or supplier.

Supply Chain Analysis - The process of evaluating every stage of a supply chain starting from the time the business acquires raw materials or supplies from its suppliers to the delivery of final products to the customers.

Documentation & Records Management - Creating, distributing, using, maintaining and disposition of recorded information maintained as evidence of business activities and transactions.

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