Project Controls Lead – Cost, Brownfield Engineering

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Project Controls Lead managing budgeting and cost for offshore Brownfield Engineering projects in Metairie, LA. Collaborating with teams to ensure effective project management and reporting.

Posted 5/3/2026full-timeMetairie • Louisiana • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the budgeting and cost management activities in support of assignments, project teams, and clients on projects ranging from small to moderate size and complexity.
Ensure the implementation and operation of all required cost control systems, tools, and interfaces for successful project management and reporting.
Developing the project WBS in conjunction with the Project Leader in accordance with the contract/project requirements.
Establishing project control budgets in line with the project WBS based on the Client approved Project Estimate.
Developing a period profile of costs based on the project schedule, performance metrics, forecast labor, contract rates and procurement plans, subcontracts and other third party services.
Reviewing cost commitment and expenditure information in the cost control and reporting system on a weekly basis.
Producing regular cost reports and advising management of any forecast deviations as soon as possible to allow appropriate actions to be taken in a timely manner.
Maintaining a comprehensive accessible register of project changes.
Updating the Current Estimate and project forecast as appropriate in line with Pending and Client Approved changes.
Undertaking commercial evaluation of tenders in conjunction with procurement and contracts personnel.
Liaising with the finance department with regards to evaluation of work done, goods received, and services rendered for invoice preparation and verification.
Assessing potential commitments in comparison to approved project baselines, prior to formal commitment and highlighting variances for corrective or change management actions.

Requirements

What you’ll need

At least four (4) years in project control positions.
Min. six (6) years of relevant industry experience.
Knowledge and appreciation of the core principles of Contracts Management, Commercial Management, and Project Management.
Working knowledge and application of earned value and other monitoring techniques.
Proficiency with the Microsoft Office software suite of applications.
Excellent client service focus.
Exceptional organizational skills and ability to multitask.
Prior field experience working on-site viewed favorably.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry Oil & Gas sectors.
Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs.
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice.
Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market.
Flexible benefits package that can be adapted to suit your lifestyle.
Commitment to continued professional development through development plans tailored to individual needs and interests.
Global connections with leading industry experts around the world who are shaping the standards of our profession.

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Hard Skills & Tools

budgetingcost managementcost control systemsproject WBScost reportingforecastingcommercial evaluationearned value techniquesproject scheduling

Soft Skills

client service focusorganizational skillsmultitaskingcommunication