Project Controls Lead I (Projects Tech)

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Job Title Project Controls Lead I (Projects Tech) Location Carlsbad, NM (Preferred) Schedule M–F (standard project schedule) Target Pay Rate $93/hr Per Diem $125/day Vehicle Personal vehicle preferred Target Start Date 04/25/2026 Scope Project Controls Lead responsible for driving cost, schedule, and progress control across capital projects. Provides leadership in planning, forecasting, change management, and stewardship processes while interfacing with project teams, contractors, and leadership. Key Responsibilities - Lead cost, schedule, and progress measurement systems across the project Develop and manage: - Project Controls Plan - Management of Change (MOC) Plan Own cost structures and schedules: - CBS, OCB, CCB - Project Master Schedule - Provide forecasting, reporting, and budget support to PMT - Lead monthly stewardship reviews (cost & schedule) - Manage contractor performance (cost, schedule, progress) - Review and endorse contractor baselines and forecasts - Support Gate reviews, funding approvals, and estimate packages - Coordinate estimating, planning, and cost control priorities - Interface with Controllers on AFEs, budgets, invoices, WIP - Drive capital efficiency and...