Project Control Specialist

Workrise; Houston (TX); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leader in the energy industry seeks a Cost Control Analyst to provide guidance on project cost governance. The role involves collaboration with project teams and requires 4-8 years of experience in cost and schedule management, preferably in Oil and Gas. Proficiency in project management tools and solid analytical skills are essential. This position offers a long-term opportunity with involvement across multiple projects and requires effective communication and collaboration skills.

Qualifications

• 4-8 years of experience in cost and schedule management.
• Experience in Oil and Gas, Petrochemical, Industrial or Power industries preferred.
• Ability to prioritize workload and make recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Provide support on cost planning, tracking, forecasting and reporting.
• Maintain cost and schedule planning tools.
• Lead closeout activities of the Project.

Skills

Cost management

Schedule management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Engineering or Construction Management

Certified Cost Engineer (AACE's CCC/CCE) or Project Management Professional (PMP)

Tools

Oracle

EcoSys

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Power BI

Job description

Job Title: Cost Control Analyst

Job Type: Long term Temporary (09/22/2025 to 09/21/2026)

Primary Focus: A leader in energy industry in crude and natural gas transportation and gathering, has an immediate need for a Cost Control Analyst. This position will be responsible for providing “Total Cost Control” guidance, governance and support for Project Managers and project team members (engineering, procurement, construction, project management, support groups, contingency, escalation, etc.). This will require collaboration with your counterpart supporting the schedule control for the project. A successful candidate would also be expected to support implementation of all Project Control processes and procedures (Baselining, Change Management, Risk assessments, Lifecycle Stage Gates, Reporting).

Primary Reporting: The Cost Control Analyst reports directly to the Supervisor, Project Controls, Core Programs. The Core Project Controls Team primarily supports maintenance projects. The role requires effective time management to support 10 or more projects. Projects are generally one- or two-years duration and range from $300K up to $10MM. Most work is in the office with occasional travel to other offices or project sites in the United States or Canada.

Years of Experience:

• Four to eight years of experience in cost and schedule management and other project controls functions for multiple project assignments. Experience in the Oil and Gas, Petrochemical, Industrial and/or Power industries is preferred

Description

The Cost Control function is primarily responsible for setting the control budget, project cost controls, forecasting, analyzing forecast variances and cost/schedule performance indices. Additional responsibilities include preparation of stage gate deliverables and risk identification for the project. Also responsible for generating all monthly, bi-monthly, and quarterly reports with audiences ranging from local project team members to senior level company executives and the Board of Directors.

Responsibilities / Technical Expertise – Cost Control

• Provide support to the Project Manager, project team and project cost controls staff on how cost should be planned, tracked, measured, forecasted, and reported during project execution and/or development. Monthly review of cost/cash flow forecasts with the Project Manager and extended project team to generate regular reporting requirements.
• Provide timely, accurate and relevant guidance, governance, and support to projects on approved cost controls standards to manage Authorization for Expenditure (AFE) components including External Engineering services, Procurement of Material/Equipment, Construction services, internal cost, Allowance for Funds Used During Construction, Contingency, Escalation, etc.
• Maintain cost and schedule planning, tracking, and reporting tools.
• Possess a solid understanding and application of Earned Value Management (EVM) principles to identify, analyze and report cost risks in a timely fashion.
• Manage continuous and collaborative communication with Project Managers and project cost controls teams to address project cost related needs.
• Monitor project reporting and identify deviations from standard reports. Assist project cost controls teams with timely and accurate data gathering and delivery issues.
• Participate and resolve issues in the execution of joint Cost, Schedule, and Risk Health Checks to verify effective planning and implementation of cost processes.
• Take part in project meetings with vendors to understand project status and provide assistance in the areas of cost.
• Lead in completing the remaining closeout activities of the Project.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university preferred (Business Administration, Engineering or Construction Management).
• Completion of a Certified Cost Engineer (AACE's CCC/ CCE) or Project Management Professional credential (PMP) is preferred.
• Proficient in Oracle, EcoSys, Excel, PowerPoint and Word.
• Familiar with Power BI, OneDrive and SharePoint used for documentation and reporting.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to respond to and anticipate information needs and present that information clearly.
• Experience in developing, enhancing and implementing cost and schedule standards.
• Experience in using and enhancing cost controls tools and related systems.
• Effective analytical skills with the ability to understand detailed workflows for Engineering, Procurement, and Construction.
• Ability to prioritize a heavy workload and present well-developed recommendations to the Project Team.
• Ability to work with low supervision and collaborate effectively with others to achieve results.
• Must be able to work with a dispersed team across multiple locations.

Job Function

• Project Management
• Industries: Oil and Gas