Hybrid Cost & Project Controls Analyst

Kelly; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 140,405,000 - 151,867,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Hybrid work schedule

Industry leader

Modern toolset

Supportive environment

Job summary

Kelly seeks a Project Controls Specialist / Cost Analyst to support a premier energy client in Houston, TX on a 12-month contract. You will manage cost control activities, forecast, and report on project performance.

Use Oracle Cloud, Power BI, and advanced Excel to build dashboards, validate invoices, and manage change control. A Bachelor's degree and 3–5+ years experience are preferred.

Hybrid work arrangement with on-site Houston presence and collaboration across cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field.
• 3–5+ years of experience in project controls, cost controls, or related fields.
• Experience with large-scale capital projects in oil & gas, energy, or heavy industry.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end project cost management: budgeting, commitments, forecasting, accruals, and reporting.
• Monitor project performance using EVM and EAC methodologies.
• Oversee contract administration: validate invoices, certify payments, and manage change control.
• Leverage Excel and Power BI to analyze datasets and build automated reports.
• Collaborate with project managers, field engineers, and finance to identify risks and drive outcomes.
• Mentor team members on project controls processes and compliance.

Skills

Excel power user

Pivot Tables

Power Query

XLOOKUP

Advanced modeling

Automated reporting

Oracle Cloud

Oracle Projects

Power BI

SharePoint

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

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

Tools

Oracle Cloud

Oracle Projects

Power BI

SharePoint

Job description

Kelly seeks a Project Controls Specialist / Cost Analyst to support a premier energy client in Houston, TX on a 12-month contract. You will manage cost control activities, forecast, and report on project performance.

Use Oracle Cloud, Power BI, and advanced Excel to build dashboards, validate invoices, and manage change control. A Bachelor's degree and 3–5+ years experience are preferred.

Hybrid work arrangement with on-site Houston presence and collaboration across cross-functional teams.