Manager, Project Controls (Capital Projects)

Cielo Talent
The Woodlands, TX

About the Company



A leading regulated energy organization is seeking an experienced Manager, Project Controls to provide oversight and assurance for large, complex capital projects within a growing New Generation portfolio.



About the Role



This is a high‑impact leadership role focused on cost and schedule predictability, risk management, and governance, working closely with Project and Construction Managers to ensure disciplined project execution across the lifecycle.



Responsibilities



  • Provide hands‑on oversight and assurance for major capital projects to ensure cost, schedule, and risk certainty
  • Lead and support stage‑gate / governance reviews, including evaluation of business cases and control deliverables
  • Serve as a subject‑matter expert in project controls, risk management, change control, and contingency management
  • Establish and continuously improve project management and controls standards
  • Mentor and develop project controls professionals; deliver training in project controls disciplines (e.g., QRA)
  • Influence outcomes without direct authority, partnering across project teams and senior stakeholders



Qualifications



  • 10+ years of experience in capital project development and project controls
  • Background supporting large, complex utility, energy, or oil & gas projects
  • Strong experience working with or alongside EPC / engineering organizations
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or similar (MBA a plus)
  • Proven ability to operate at both strategic and execution levels



Required Skills



  • Experience in capital project development and project controls
  • Strong background in utility, energy, or oil & gas projects
  • Experience with EPC / engineering organizations
  • Degree in Engineering or Construction Management



Work on mission‑critical infrastructure projects with material investment and visibility. Opportunity to influence enterprise‑level project governance and standards. Stable, long‑term organization with complex, technically challenging work.



Equal Opportunity Statement



📩 Interested or know someone strong in project controls and capital projects? Message me directly to learn more. Confidential conversations welcome


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