Role:

Project Controls Lead

Pay:

$90/hour (1099)

Location:

Midland, TX (Must reside within 50 miles)

Schedule:

Monday-Friday with overtime opportunities

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

- 8+ years of experience in project controls with a strong background in cost and schedule leadership

- Supervisory or team lead experience required

- 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