Cost Controller III

TPI Global Solutions; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

TPI Global Solutions in Houston, TX is seeking a Project Controls Analyst to support cost management across oil & gas projects. You will track, analyze, and report on field costs, contractor and vendor expenses, and project commitments to keep programs on budget.

The ideal candidate has strong project controls experience, advanced Excel skills, and the ability to manage multiple small projects within a larger portfolio.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Construction Management, Engineering, Project Controls, or related field.
• Experience in Project Controls, Cost Controls, Project Cost Analysis, or similar functions.
• Strong Excel skills with advanced data analysis.
• Ability to handle large data sets and meet tight deadlines.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities; communicate discrepancies clearly.

Responsibilities

• Track, log, and analyze project and program cost data.
• Monitor costs against budgets and flag over/under budget conditions.
• Support Project Managers with cost management for field activities.
• Manage costs for contractors, vendors, and suppliers.
• Track purchase orders, invoices, commitments, and expenses.
• Review cost information for discrepancies or anomalies.
• Communicate cost issues and variances to stakeholders.
• Maintain visibility into project cost inflows and outflows.
• Prepare and maintain cost tracking and financial reports.
• Support multiple smaller projects within a larger program.
• Handle high volumes of financial data and meet deadlines.
• Use Excel and reporting tools to analyze data and provide insights.

Skills

Project Controls

Cost Controls

Cost Analysis

Budgeting

Financial Reporting

Advanced Excel

Data Analysis

Oracle Cloud

Power BI

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Construction Management, Engineering, Project Controls, or related field

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Oracle Cloud

Job description

Location: Houston, TX

Travel: Occasional travel to project sites may be required

Job Type: Contract 12+ months

Job Summary

We are seeking a Project Controls Analyst / Project Controls Coordinator III to support project and program cost management activities within an Oil & Gas / Pipeline Integrity organization. This position will work closely with Project Managers and other stakeholders to track, analyze, and manage project costs associated with field activities, contractors, and vendors.

The ideal candidate will have strong project controls, cost management, financial tracking, and advanced Excel experience. Experience working at the program or portfolio level is highly preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Track, log, and analyze project and program cost data.
• Monitor project costs against approved budgets and identify over/under budget conditions.
• Support Project Managers with cost management for field activities and project work.
• Manage and analyze costs associated with contractors, general contractors, survey vendors, and other suppliers.
• Track purchase orders, invoices, commitments, and project-related expenses.
• Review cost information and identify discrepancies, anomalies, or unusual spending patterns.
• Communicate cost issues and variances to Project Managers and other stakeholders.
• Maintain visibility into costs coming into and going out of the project/program.
• Prepare and maintain cost tracking and financial reports.
• Support multiple smaller projects within a larger program or portfolio.
• Handle a high volume of financial and project data while meeting deadlines.
• Respond to ad hoc cost analysis and reporting requests.Use Excel and other reporting tools to analyze data and provide meaningful project cost insights.
• Support project/program financial tracking and reporting activities.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Construction Management, Engineering, Project Controls, or a related field.
• Equivalent combinations of education and relevant experience may be considered.
• Experience in Project Controls, Cost Controls, Project Cost Analysis, or similar financial/project management functions.
• Strong experience with project cost tracking, cost analysis, budgeting, and financial reporting.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including advanced Excel functions and data analysis.
• Ability to work with large volumes of data and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to identify cost discrepancies and communicate issues clearly.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working at the program or portfolio level.
• Experience managing field costs.
• Experience working with contractors, vendors, and general contractors.
• Experience with Oracle Cloud.
• Experience with Power BI for data visualization and analysis.
• Experience in Oil & Gas, Pipeline, Energy, Utilities, or a related industry.
• Experience with Pipeline Integrity projects is a plus.
• Experience managing multiple smaller projects within a larger program.