Hybrid Project Controls Specialist I

CoVolt Power; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

Job summary

CoVolt Power is seeking a Project Controls Specialist I to coordinate and perform project control activities from pre-construction through execution and close-out. The role is based in Downtown Houston on a hybrid schedule (3 days in office, 2 remote).

The candidate will develop budgets, CBS, and dashboards while ensuring cost compliance and timely reporting. Strong analytical skills and English proficiency are essential; 1–3 years of project controls experience is required along with knowledge

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of project controls experience in lieu of a Bachelor’s Degree.
• 1-3 years of project controls experience.
• Working knowledge of project controls and project management principles.
• Proficiency in MS Office and financial tools.
• Strong written and verbal English communication.
• Experience with dashboards (Power BI) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set up projects in ERP and PM systems to track performance data.
• Develop and implement project control plans, budgets, and CBS.
• Manage controls and timelines to meet cost standards and regulations.
• Monitor performance, estimates, and claims; provide progress updates.
• Track earned value, costs, and schedules; identify risks and mitigation.
• Oversee change management procedures, including change orders.
• Prepare weekly productivity and month-end reports with variance/forecast.
• Maintain dashboards (Power BI) and respond to ad-hoc data requests.
• Manage billing schedules and client invoicing processes.
• Participate in meetings; build relationships with stakeholders and vendors.

Skills

Analytical skills

Detail oriented

Communication

English proficiency

Independent work

Cross-department collaboration

Multi-project management

Problem solving

Education

BS/BA in Business, Finance, Accounting, Engineering, or Construction Management

Tools

MS Office Suite

ERP systems

Power BI

Excel

Job description

CoVolt Power is seeking a Project Controls Specialist I to coordinate and perform project control activities from pre-construction through execution and close-out. The role is based in Downtown Houston on a hybrid schedule (3 days in office, 2 remote).

The candidate will develop budgets, CBS, and dashboards while ensuring cost compliance and timely reporting. Strong analytical skills and English proficiency are essential; 1–3 years of project controls experience is required along with knowledge