Project Control Specialist

GIS; San Antonio (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

GIS is seeking a Project Controls III to serve as the analytical and financial backbone for major utility and infrastructure projects in the San Antonio area. The role oversees cost accounting, change management, scheduling, and risk evaluations while interfacing with executive leadership and external teams for change orders, impact assessments, and bid gap ratings.

The candidate will monitor budgets, track expenditures, and maintain robust cost controls across complex utility operations, with a

Qualifications

• 5 to 7 years of progressive experience in project controls, cost accounting, or project financial management within the utility, energy, or heavy industrial sectors.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (data modeling, tracking, and reporting), PowerPoint, and Word.
• Strong hands-on experience with Primavera P6 for scheduling and schedule change analysis.
• Proven expertise in managing change orders, conducting scope gap analyses, and performing bid scope gap ratings.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills with a demonstrated ability to interface and negotiate directly with executive leadership and external teams.
• Ability to meet the hybrid work structure in the San Antonio area.

Responsibilities

• Review, evaluate, and approve project change orders and impact assessments with executive leadership and stakeholders.
• Monitor project budgets, track expenditures, and maintain cost accounting controls across complex utility operations.
• Conduct scope gap analyses and evaluate bid scope gap ratings to mitigate risks before execution.
• Oversee schedule changes and track timelines using Primavera P6 to ensure milestones align with contracts and budgets.
• Present financial forecasts, variance analyses, and schedule updates to executive decision-makers and teams.
• Travel as project demands require and maintain a balanced hybrid schedule with 60% field presence in San Antonio.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Primavera P6

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Primavera P6

Job description

GIS is a premier energy, industrial, and infrastructure services company providing multidisciplinary engineering, construction, and program delivery solutions across the energy, industrial, infrastructure, and power sectors. With more than 75 years of experience supporting offshore and onshore energy projects, GIS delivers integrated services spanning traditional and renewable energy, industrial engineering, state and local infrastructure, and utility-scale solar development. Our work is driven by a strong commitment to safety, innovation, and executional excellence.

Position Summary:

The Project Controls III will serve as the analytical and financial backbone for major utility and infrastructure projects, overseeing cost accounting, change management, scheduling, and risk evaluations. This position requires a high-level communicator who interfaces directly with executive leadership, project managers, and external teams to evaluate and approve project change orders, impact assessments, and bid scope gap ratings.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review, evaluate, and approve project change orders and impact assessments in direct collaboration with executive leadership, project managers, and external stakeholders.
• Monitor project budgets, track expenditures, and maintain robust cost accounting controls across complex utility operations.
• Conduct thorough scope gap analyses and evaluate bid scope gap ratings to mitigate financial and operational risks prior to project execution.
• Oversee schedule changes and track project timelines using Primavera P6 to ensure milestones align with contractual and budgetary commitments.
• Present financial forecasts, variance analyses, and schedule updates directly to executive decision-makers and cross-functional teams.
• Maintain a balanced hybrid schedule with approximately 60% field/onsite presence in the San Antonio area and 40% office/remote support, alongside 30% to 60% travel as project demands require.

Qualifications:

• 5 to 7 years of progressive experience in project controls, cost accounting, or project financial management within the utility, energy, or heavy industrial sectors.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (data modeling, tracking, and reporting), PowerPoint, and Word. Strong hands‑on experience with Primavera P6 for scheduling and schedule change analysis.
• Proven expertise in managing change orders, conducting scope gap analyses, and performing bid scope gap ratings.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills with a demonstrated ability to interface and negotiate directly with executive leadership and external teams.
• Ability to meet the hybrid work structure in the San Antonio area
• Occasional travel to other projects or office locations may be required to support project needs
• Field exposure may include varying weather conditions such as heat, cold, rain, mud, and uneven terrain.

Physical Demands:

• This job operates in a professional office setting.

EEOC Statement:

GIS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.