Houston Project Controls Lead: Cost, Schedule & EV

Trendsetter Engineering, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Trendsetter Engineering, Inc. is seeking a Project Controls Specialist to support Project Managers in cost control, scheduling, reporting and closeout for Houston-based projects.

The role emphasizes proficiency in project planning, earned value and ERP systems, with a focus on timely, accurate documentation. The position requires in-office work in Houston, TX, with collaboration across internal and international affiliates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a similar position.
• Subsea Equipment knowledge is a bonus.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Project, Excel, and ERP systems (IFS preferred).
• Strong scheduling, cost control, and reporting capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Initiate and build projects in ERP system and drive demand for manufacturing and procurement activities.
• Review contracts, proposals and scope of work to understand project requirements.
• Create and maintain work and cost breakdown structures.
• Project cost control (budgets, change orders, forecasting).
• Initiate milestone tracker and produce certificates for invoicing.
• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules.
• Implement and maintain an earned value progress measurement system.
• Create and/or support monthly and weekly reports.
• Support internal and external meetings and publish meeting minutes.
• Maintain/support an action item register.
• Maintain an MOC Log and generate/steward change orders.

Skills

Deadline-driven

Team coordination

Customer orientation

Self-motivated

Influence others

Independent

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Subsea Equipment knowledge (bonus)

Tools

Microsoft Project

Excel

ERP systems (IFS)

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Trendsetter Engineering, Inc. is seeking a Project Controls Specialist to support Project Managers in cost control, scheduling, reporting and closeout for Houston-based projects.

The role emphasizes proficiency in project planning, earned value and ERP systems, with a focus on timely, accurate documentation. The position requires in-office work in Houston, TX, with collaboration across internal and international affiliates.