Project Controls Advisor

NES Fircroft
Spring, Montgomery County, TX
Title : Project Controls Advisor

Pay Rate : $51/hr

Location : Spring, TX

Start Date : ASAP

Contract Duration : 1 years



Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Project Controls Advisor to provide expert support in project controls, planning & scheduling, and project services. This role partners closely with Project Teams and the Project Controls Supervisor, offering technical guidance, mentoring junior team members, and ensuring high-quality project controls execution across multiple mid‑ to large‑scale projects.



Key Responsibilities
Project Controls & Planning Support
  • Provide project controls and planning expertise throughout project gates and checkpoints.
  • Develop and review schedules, including comparisons to OBO (Operated by Others) operator-prepared schedules.
  • Perform ad hoc schedule and progress assessments, verifying schedule bases.
  • Participate in PEBRAs (Project Economic and Business Risk Assessment), SCSA workshops, schedule workshops, IPRs, and other cold‑eyes reviews.
  • Support Project Teams and Area Supervisors with schedule analysis, progress measurement, reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and change management.
Leadership, Mentorship & Governance
  • Mentor and support less experienced team members; ensure technical quality of deliverables.
  • Assist the Project Controls Supervisor with staffing analysis and workload planning.
  • Provide relief coverage for the Project Controls Supervisor during travel or time off.
  • Support updates to Project Controls Manuals, tools, and benchmarks.
  • Contribute to capturing lessons learned and best practices across projects.
Tools, Processes & Collaboration
  • Assist with implementation and assurance of project controls tools and deliverables.
  • Promote effective communication and collaboration across Planning & Scheduling personnel and cross‑functional teams.
  • Drive and support capital efficiency initiatives across stewarded projects.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or Construction Management.
  • 3–5 years of Project Controls experience (not required to be a lead).
  • Experience supporting mid-size to large projects ($250M – $1B).
  • Strong competency in cost control, forecasting, and scheduling fundamentals.
  • Prior supervisory or team‐lead experience preferred.
  • International project experience a plus.
  • Ability to travel domestically and internationally as required.
  • Demonstrated leadership, communication, analytical, and interpersonal skills.
  • Strong influencing, consulting, and mentoring abilities.
  • Familiarity with project management best practices and processes.
Technical Skills
  • Proficiency with:
    • Primavera P6
    • SAP
    • Power BI
    • Microsoft PowerPoint & Excel
  • Ability to deliver clear presentations to project leadership.
  • Strong analytical and computing skills across project controls systems.

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.
Posted 2026-01-15

Recommended Jobs

Banquet Houseperson - Hilton Arlington National Landing

Hilton
Arlington, TX

Hilton Arlington National Landing is looking to welcome a Banquet Houseperson! The hotel boasts 393 rooms, three food and beverage outlets, and 23,000 square feet of meeting space. We're less than f…

View Details
Posted 2026-01-15

Eviction Specialist

CornerStone Staffing
Carrollton, TX

EVICTION SPECIALIST Location Onsite | Carrollton, TX COMPENSATION & SCHEDULE • Pay $18.43-22.50/hr • Full-time, Monday–Friday schedule • W2 employment ROLE IMPACT The Eviction Special…

View Details
Posted 2026-01-02

Ambulatory Care Specialist I

B. BRAUN MEDICAL (US) INC
Austin, TX

B. Braun Medical Inc., a leader in infusion therapy and pain management, develops, manufactures, and markets innovative medical products and services to the healthcare industry. Other key product are…

View Details
Posted 2026-01-15

Radiologic Technologist

Houston Methodist
The Woodlands, TX

At Houston Methodist, the Radiologic Tech I position is responsible for a variety of routine diagnostic radiology procedures to include X-ray and Fluoroscopy procedures (to include support for OR case…

View Details
Posted 2026-01-16

Fitter Welder

Panelmatic Inc.
Conroe, TX

Job Summary: Panelmatic Inc. is seeking a dedicated and skilled Fitter Welder. The Fitter Welder builds the foundational frames, bases, and assemblies that serve as the structural backbone of Pane…

View Details
Posted 2026-01-16

Field Supt NI

Schindler
Houston, TX

Location: Houston, TX, United States  Job ID: 85697  We Elevate... Quality of urban life Our elevators, escalators, and moving walks safely transport more than two billion of us up and down bu…

View Details
Posted 2025-12-18

Principal scientist - enterprise

Chevron
Houston, TX

Chevron is accepting online applications for the position Principal Applied Scientist - Enterprise AI through January 20, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. (Central Time). Join Chevron’s Enterprise AI team to le…

View Details
Posted 2026-01-09

Customer care representative

SGS Consulting
Texas

Job Responsibilities: Actively listen and be an advocate for customers, understand their needs and provide guidance and support Resolve customer inquiries and issues efficiently while documenti…

View Details
Posted 2025-11-14

Logistics Coordinator

Midland, TX

Seeking a Logistics Coordinator for a well-established company! Job duties include: Coordinate & schedule trucking for oilfield operations Manage drivers, loads, and routes Ensure timely a…

View Details
Posted 2025-12-24

Research Specialist I

Texas A&M University
Texas

Job Title Research Specialist I Agency Texas A&M University Department Texas Real Estate Research Center Proposed Minimum Salary Commensurate Job Location College Station, …

View Details
Posted 2025-12-31