Overview 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; assists with training and mentoring of less experienced group members. Responsibilities • Responsible for the coordination of the 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 Estimate. • Possesses the capability to independently draft high-quality Appropriation Request packages, project procedures, and Decision Support (White Paper) documents. • Develop and maintain owner schedule bases, integrate contractor schedules, and analyze critical paths, float, and interfaces. • Track actual spend and work hours, update cost forecasts, and alert project teams early if a project risks exceeding its funding or schedule. • Administer the Management of Change (MOC) plan, handle contract administration, and manage project controls systems (such as ECOSYS or EMCAPS). • Lead monthly cost and schedule stewardship reviews, prepare Gate review packages, and coordinate data for benchmarking. • Partner with project engineers, contractors, and regional teams to align on execution strategies and mentor junior staff. Qualifications • Bachelors of Science Degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology or Construction Management. • 5 -10 years' experience in Project Services, Project Controls and Planning. • Previous supervisory experience preferred. • Multiple international project assignments. • Willing to travel to required project sites and work in a team environment. • Knowledgeable with 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 (e.g. EMCAPS (ExxonMobil Capital Project Management System), project controls, execution planning, contracting strategy, contract administration, cost estimating, planning & scheduling). • ECOSYS experience preferred. • Must meet all conditional job offer requirements.