Project Controls Lead
Houston , Texas
Experience: 10
Education: BA
Category: Energy
Contractor Work Model: Onsite
Brand: System One
Job ID: 343305
Date Posted: 11/12/2025
Shortcut: http://jobs.systemone.com/6Eo04S
Job Title: Project Controls Lead
Location: Houston, Texas
Type: Contract
Contractor Work Model: Onsite
System One is seeking a Project Controls Lead on-site in Houston, TX for long-term contract. Candidates must be local to the area. Prior experience in the nuclear industry, or with US Department of Energy nuclear projects is preferred.
The Project Controls Lead reports to the Director, SMR Product Development and is responsible for overseeing the individuals that implement the processes and tools used for controlling projects. This includes earned value management, planning, scheduling, cost estimating, change management, and budgeting. The lead is assigned to a project and is assigned a team of project controls professionals, implements best practices, and supports decision-making through data-driven insights. Project Controls resources support project managers and project directors to ensure that projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in compliance with organizational processes, policies, and standards.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of project controls professionals (project control specialists) who are assigned to projects. Promote a culture of accountability, innovation, and professional growth within the team. Manage staffing needs, including recruitment, onboarding, training, and retention strategies.
- Oversee the tools and standards for the development and maintenance of integrated project schedules and cost baselines. Implement a graded controls approach based on project size and complexity. Provide oversight to project teams to ensure quality and consistency of earned value management baselines, forecasts, and change control. Oversee establishment of key performance indicators (KPIs) for project health (e.g., SPI, CPI etc).
- Coordinate with other corporate stakeholders (e.g., Procurement, Finance, Accounting) on requirements for and information needs from projects. Lead the design and development of progress reports for senior management and other stakeholders. Utilize dashboards and analytics tools (Power BI, Tableau) for real-time insights. Facilitate effective communication and alignment across departments and project teams to ensure effective implementation of project controls functions.
- Continuously improve project controls methodologies, processes, standards, and tools to enhance effectiveness and efficiency, leveraging lessons learned, benchmarking, and best practices. Perform period organizational assessments. Drive digital transformation initiatives (e.g., automation, AI, advanced analytics) in collaboration with PMCoE.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM SKILLS, QUALIFICATIONS AND ABILITIES
- Education: B.S. degree in engineering, or B.A degree in business preferred.
- Experience: Minimum of ten years of project controls experience on large commercial projects, with at least five years in leadership, managing project controls teams and complex projects, is required. Must have expertise with scheduling (P6), budgeting, ERP and other project controls tools (e.g., PRISM G2). Additional required or preferred experience includes:
- Demonstrated application of Project Management Institute (PMI) Project Management Body of Knowledge principles and processes (required).
- Demonstrated application of integrated cost and schedule control, or ANSI EIA-748-C Earned Value Management System practices (required).
- Experience in the nuclear industry, energy industry, power plant architect/engineering (A/E), power plant engineering procurement construction (EPC), or US Department of Energy nuclear projects. (preferred)
- Project Management Institute (PMI) Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent certification program completion. (preferred)
- AACE Certifications - Certified Cost Professional (CCP), Planning and Scheduling Professional (PSP) (preferred)
- Industry Requirements: Eligible to work under Department of Energy 10 CFR Part 810.
- Problem Solving: Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner, gathers and reviews information appropriately. Uses own judgment and acts independently; seeks input from other team members as appropriate for complex or sensitive situations.
- Oral/Written Communication: Listens carefully and speaks clearly and professionally in all situations. Edits work for accuracy and clarity, is able to create, read and interpret complex written information. Ability to develop strong interpersonal networks within the organization.
- Planning/Organizing: Prioritizes and plans work activities, organizes personal and project timelines and deadlines, tracks project timelines and deadlines, and uses time efficiently.
- Adaptability: Adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands and is able to deal with frequent interruptions, changes, delays, or unexpected events.
- Dependability: Consistently on time and at work, responds to management expectations and solicits feedback to improve performance.
- Team Building: Capable of developing strong interpersonal networks and trust within the organization. Leads consensus by involving all stakeholders, facilitating their understanding of differences, agreeing on requirements and constraints, and developing the best solution.
- Safety Culture: Adheres to the corporate safety culture and is expected to model safe behavior and influence peers to meet high standards.
- Quality Assurance: Commits to the understanding and implementation of quality assurance regulations, standards, and guidelines of 10 CFR 50 Appendix B, 10 CFR 21, and NQA-1.
System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.
System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
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