Project Controls Advisor II

Job Title: Project Controls Advisor II
Compensation: $107/hr
Truck Allowance: $120/day for days worked or agency-provided vehicle
Location: Carlsbad, NM or Odessa, TX – Carlsbad Office
Schedule: 5 days on / 2 days off
Target Start Date: 11/30/2026
Travel: Travel to Carlsbad 1–2 times per week. Travel is booked through BCD and is 100% reimbursable, with per diem on days of travel.
Additional Compensation Details: Per diem of $125/day for days worked for nonlocal personnel who live more than 100 miles from the site.
Scope
The Project Advisor is an expert in Project Controls, Planning and Scheduling, and Project Services and provides their expertise to projects as needed. Supports the Project Controls Supervisor in updating tools and processes and assists with training and mentoring less experienced group members.
Key Responsibilities
In addition to Level I tasks and responsibilities, Level II responsibilities include:

• Responsible for the coordination of project cost control activities, including compliance with client policies and procedures, development and maintenance of controls systems to support contracting strategies, and contract administration.
• Possesses the capability and experience to develop Project Controls Plans.
• Possesses the capability and experience to oversee development of Project Class 3 Cost Estimates.
• Possesses the capability to independently draft high-quality Appropriation Request packages, project procedures, and Decision Support (White Paper) documents.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or Construction Management.
• Experience in Project Services, Project Controls, and Planning.
• Previous ExxonMobil experience required, preferably in Downstream projects.
• Multiple international project assignments.
• Previous supervisory experience preferred.

Technical Experience

• Knowledgeable with the project management best practices framework and key work processes.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Strong organizational, business, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong influencing, consulting, mentoring, analytical, and computing skills.
• Competent or expert proficiency in several Project Management skills, including:
  • EMCAPS (ExxonMobil Capital Project Management System)
  • Project controls
  • Execution planning
  • Contracting strategy
  • Contract administration
  • Cost estimating
  • Planning and scheduling

Travel Requirements

• Travel to Carlsbad 1–2 times per week.
• Willing to travel to required project sites, overseas or domestic, and work in a team environment.