Introduction

What are you going to do 

Brunel Energy is recruiting a Project Controls Lead to work with a major oil and gas company on a 12-month contract in Spring, TX. Travel to Houston-area is required 1-2 days per week or every other week.

Position Summary

The Project Controls Lead will be responsible for supporting funded, execution-phase offshore oil & gas projects, including subsea contracts. The roles will support project cost control, including monthly cost forecasting, change management, contractor cost review, SAP dashboard reporting, cash calls, accruals, JVs, PO creation, and monthly stewardship.

Responsibilities

  • Support project cost control for offshore oil & gas projects, including subsea contracts.
  • Perform monthly cost forecasting, change management, and cost data analysis.
  • Support cash calls, accruals, JVs, PO creation, and monthly cost stewardship.
  • Review contractor costs and provide SAP dashboard reporting.
  • Coordinate with contractors and travel to Houston-area contractor offices 1-2 days per week or every other week.
  • Demonstrate strong initiative, communication, and independent problem-solving skills.
  • Work as an individual contributor with no supervisory responsibilities.

Essential skills and knowledge 

Qualifications

  • 6-15 years of experience in project controls and cost forecasting.
  • Oil & gas experience preferred; infrastructure, nuclear, or pharma experience may be considered.
  • Experience with project controls, cost forecasting, and/or similar project environments.
  • SAP and Excel experience expected.
  • Power BI experience is a nice to have, but not mandatory.
  • Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to take initiative and work independently.
  • Individual contributor experience; no supervisory experience required.

What we offer

Closing: 23 October 2026

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Do you have questions?

Vacancy reference: CR-301304

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Corporate recruiter

Marina Silva

+55 21 3328 2828

Contact

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Application process

First Contact

We carefully review your application and in the coming weeks, you will be notified for an interview session if you are selected. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 7 days.

Scheduling an Interview

After being shortlisted, you will be contacted via email or telephone to arrange for a date on your availability for the qualification interview.

Phone/ Qualification Interview

During the interview, you will be assessed on your level of experience and skills, work history, availability, and the qualifications the company is seeking for the position.

Meeting in Real Life

After successfully making through the phone interview, a face to face interview will be scheduled between the candidate and recruiter. This session can be a more in-depth  interview to review your communication and interpersonal skills.

Application for the Position

Submission of candidates resume for client’s approval and screening.

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