Project Control Specialist

We have an Oil & Gas company based in The Woodlands, TX seeking to hire (5) Project Controls Analysts to join their Capital PMO team supporting the West Texas region. The ideal candidate for this position will be capable of self-performing all of the project controls required to support all phases of the project life cycle, while also providing reporting and analysis to drive decision making.

# of open positions: 5

Industry: Oil & Gas

Work location: The Woodlands, TX

Workplace: Hybrid schedule (Mon, Tues, Thurs in-office / Wed, Fri from home)

Work Schedule: 40 hours a week / 9 hours Monday – Thursday and 4 hours on Friday

Worktype: W2 Contract

Estimated Duration: One year with potential for extension based on performance and project need

Rate: Hourly with 1.5x OT

Benefits: Medical / Dental / Vision / 401(K) with match / PTO

Summary:

The position will support the schedule and cost control efforts for projects in West Texas. Experience in relevant industries or applicable construction capital projects is required.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in cost analysis application database maintenance.
• Facilitate new initiatives related to cost control and analysis efforts.
• Create Project and Program cost reports, capturing the portfolio for supported Project Managers.
• Troubleshoot cost issues.
• Review monthly exceptions and errors in the integration process.
• Create and manage budgets and monitor spending.
• Define, create, and maintain project work breakdown and cost breakdown structures, working closely with the engineering team.
• Track and report up-to-date construction project costs, EACs, and variances.
• Track incurred and forecasted cost vs authorized funding and identify needed supplements, as necessary.
• Prepare reports to lead monthly accrual and reforecast meetings to update management teams and coordinate with accounting teams.
• Support the preparation of monthly accruals and forecasts for all managed projects.
• Create and maintain scope change log and ensure scope change process adherence.
• Utilize detailed project schedules to develop cost time-phased data forecasts.
• Develop consolidated baseline schedules which support the project execution team.
• Track construction progress and provide periodic schedule updates to stakeholders.
• Oversee project construction schedule to highlight any anomalies and provide detailed analysis as required.
• Maintain highly effective and productive relationships with company teams, Contractor representatives, and contacts ensuring that all interested parties are informed and involved in planning activities as appropriate.
• Create, maintain, and distribute routine bi-weekly and monthly reports associated with all assigned construction project expenses.
• Prepare detailed ad-hoc reports.
• Participate in contractor selection process by providing feedback on contractor’s previous performance.
• Ensure safety measures are adhered to by all employees and contractors.

Requirements:

• Relevant experience in project controls, preferably in oil and gas or construction capital projects.
• Proficiency in cost analysis tools and database management.
• Experience using Primavera P6, SAP, Ares Prism
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and in a team environment.
• Commitment to safety and adhering to company values.