RIGUP -Upstream Oil & Gas

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Role: Project Controls Lead Pay: $60-$103/hour (1099) Location: Spring, TX Schedule: Monday-Friday (8 hour days, overtime as needed) Our Vision RigUp is where the best workers power the world’s most successful projects. We are united by a common mission: to deliver services and technology that fundamentally change how skilled workers and the businesses they serve get hard work done. About the Role: We are seeking an experienced Project Controls Lead to oversee cost control, scheduling, and budgeting activities for power distribution projects, including substations, overhead/underground lines, and general utility infrastructure. This role involves hands-on financial and scheduling leadership, collaboration with third-party contractors, and advanced data analysis and reporting. The ideal candidate is detail-driven, confident in budget forecasting, and proficient in tools such as Excel, Power BI, and Alteryx. Key Responsibilities: • Lead cost scheduling and controls for power lines, substations, and distribution projects. • Manage quarterly budgeting, monthly cost accruals, and AFE creation for capital projects. • Assign projects to third-party contractor crews and align schedules for execution. • Develop, maintain, and report on Cost Breakdown Structures (CBS), budgets (OCB, CCB), and the Project Master Schedule. • Provide data and reporting in support of benchmarking, tool building, and capital efficiency initiatives. • Implement and manage project controls systems to support progress tracking, change management, and forecasting. • Ensure compliance with Management of Change (MOC) processes and participate in Gate Review preparation. • Interface with finance and controller teams regarding invoicing, work-in-place tracking, and budget stewardship. • Collaborate with contractors to review and validate change proposals, payment terms, and performance measures. • Provide mentorship and quality oversight to project control engineers and planners. • Prepare executive-level summaries and stakeholder presentations, including support for joint ventures, affiliates, and close-out reporting. Preferred Tools & Technical Experience: • Microsoft Excel (Advanced) • Power BI and/or Alteryx for data visualization and reporting • Experience with Primavera P6, SAP, or other ERP systems a plus Qualifications: • Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related technical field • 5-15 years of relavant professional experience • Experience in project controls focused on cost control and schedule control achievements • Willing to work overseas in a team environment • Willing to relocate to required project site • Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills • Familiarity with AFE processes, capital project accounting, and cost risk analysis • Strong understanding of industry-standard project management frameworks (PMI, AACE, etc.) • Excellent interpersonal, analytical, and organizational skills • Ability to multitask and respond quickly to changing project needs • Strong communication skills and comfort working across multidisciplinary teams Company DescriptionRigUp is where the best workers power the world’s most successful projects. We are united by a common mission: to deliver services and technology that fundamentally change how skilled workers and the businesses they serve get hard work done.