Principal Cost Controls Specialist
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_onTully Road, Houston, Harris County, Texas, 77079, United States
About the Opportunity
McDermott is currently exploring potential candidates for an upcoming role within our Project Controls function. While this position is not yet open for active recruitment, we are connecting with talented individuals who share a passion for building the future of energy and are interested in future projects with us.
The Principal Cost Controls Specialist specializing in Progress Measurement serves as a strategic partner in solving complex progress management problems. This role is designed for an expert who can interpret internal and external business issues to recommend best practices that improve progress, cost, and schedule outcomes. As a senior individual contributor, you will work independently with minimal guidance, often guiding junior personnel and leading the project controls team on large, highly complex EPC projects.
Why This Role Matters
In the high-stakes environment of Oil & Gas and Offshore Construction, accurate progress measurement is the backbone of project success. This role ensures that constructability concepts and the interdependencies between Engineering, Procurement, Fabrication, and Construction are effectively integrated into the Advanced Work Planning (AWP) process. You will be instrumental in maintaining the integrity of project controls systems, ensuring the accuracy of cost forecasting, and driving recovery plans for problem areas. By managing client relations and leading project reviews, you will directly influence the commercial alignment and successful delivery of mega-projects.
How to Apply
If you are passionate about the future of energy and want to be considered when this role becomes available, we encourage you to submit your details through our career portal. We are building a pipeline of top-tier talent to join our team as we move forward with this upcoming opportunity.
Work location
Work model: On-site
Tully Road, Houston, Harris County, Texas, 77079, United States
Houston, Texas
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Skills: Microsoft Office, Project Management Professional, Jde Edwards, Evm, Project Planning, Risk Analysis, Progress Measurement, Cost Management, Schedule, Project Accounting.
Education: Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, Engineering, or Construction Management preferred.
Frequently asked questions about Principal Cost Controls Specialist at LutechResources
What does a Principal Cost Controls Specialist at LutechResources do?expand_more
In this Principal Cost Controls Specialist at LutechResources role, you will lead the project controls team on large and highly complex epc projects; implement constructability concepts and interdependencies to support advanced work planning; support the development of the work breakdown structure on complex projects; and lead setup and implementation of project controls systems and progress measurement.
What are the requirements for this Principal Cost Controls Specialist role?expand_more
LutechResources is looking for candidates who meet the following requirements: Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, Engineering, or Construction Management; 10+ years of experience in Project Controls; Experience in a large-scale mega-project in Oil & Gas and Offshore Construction; Competence in EVM, project planning, risk analysis, and progress measurement; Experience in Microsoft Office applications; and Project Management Professional certification preferred.