Introduction

Brunel is hiring a Project Control Lead to wotk with a Major Oil and Gas cllient in Carlsbad, NM on a Long Term Contract!

What are you going to do

Provide cost, schedule, and progress control leadership, including reporting and forecasting
Develop and maintain CBS, OCB/CCB, project schedules, and budgeting processes
Lead Project Controls Plan and Management of Change (MOC) processes
Conduct monthly stewardship reviews and support Gate/approval milestones
Coordinate estimating, planning, and cost control activities
Analyze project performance, identify risks, and prepare forecasts
Interface with finance on budgets, AFEs, invoices, and work-in-place
Oversee contractor performance in cost, schedule, and progress control
Review and endorse contractor baselines, forecasts, and change proposals
Support corrective actions and recovery plans
Lead project controls team and coordinate across stakeholders
Mentor team members and ensure alignment on key deliverables
Support reporting, presentations, and project close-out activities

Essential skills and knowledge

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management
Strong experience in cost and schedule project controls
Supervisory experience required
Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills
Strong analytical, communication, and leadership abilities
Adaptable, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities
Willing to relocate and work on-site/overseas

Closing: 22 April 2026

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Do you have questions?

Vacancy reference: TR-282176

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Corporate recruiter

Hannah Organ

+1 713 333 1024

Contact

Application process

First Contact

We carefully review your application and in the coming weeks, you will be notified for an interview session if you are selected. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 7 days.

Scheduling an Interview

After being shortlisted, you will be contacted via email or telephone to arrange for a date on your availability for the qualification interview.

Phone/ Qualification Interview

During the interview, you will be assessed on your level of experience and skills, work history, availability, and the qualifications the company is seeking for the position.

Meeting in Real Life

After successfully making through the phone interview, a face to face interview will be scheduled between the candidate and recruiter. This session can be a more in-depth interview to review your communication and interpersonal skills.

Application for the Position

Submission of candidates resume for client’s approval and screening.