Project Controlls III

Airswift; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A major oil and gas company is seeking a Project Controls III in Houston, TX. This role involves developing project controls, integrating cost and schedule functions, and overseeing quality control across projects. Candidates must have a degree in Engineering or Finance and at least 3 years in Project Controls, alongside strong Excel skills and proficiency in tools like PowerBI and EcoSys. This contract position offers an engaging environment for motivated self-starters.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of Project Controls or Project Management experience required.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks with reasonable supervision.

Responsibilities

• Interface with contractors for EcoSys LEMs training.
• Support Project Controls Advisors for LEMs setup.
• Generate analysis including graphs and presentations.
• Assist in Project Scope Management.
• Track Key Performance Indicators for project execution.

Skills

Extremely high proficiency in MS Excel

Understanding of pipeline operations

Problem solving skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Collaborative work style

Ability to distill data into understandable analysis

Education

University Degree or Technical Diploma in Engineering or Finance/Accounting

Project Management Professional designation

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

PowerBI and Power Pivot

EcoSys

Oracle/SAP

Job description

One of our major oil and gas clients is seeking a Project Controls III to work on a 12-month assignment in their facilities in Houston, TX.

Summary

The Project Controls Coordinator III (PCC) is responsible for development and implementation of project controls planning, integration of cost and schedule functions as well as quality control oversight of all project controls deliverables for Engineering and Construction capital projects.

Responsibilities

• Interface with contractors to deliver training and support for EcoSys LEMs (Labor, Equipment, and Materials), while ensuring they provide correct rates and estimates.
• Support a team of Project Controls Advisors (PCAs) to set up, receive, and attest LEMs.
• Assist as a dedicated Field Cost Analyst (FCA) resource for high risk, high complexity projects.
• Generate regular and ad hoc analysis including graphs, summary tables, and presentations.
• Assist the Project Engineer/Manager in Project Scope Management by providing insight into scope definition, verification, change control and financial health of projects.
• Prepare expenditure profiles, work force histograms, comparative capital cost estimates for projects and total program monthly forecast summaries.
• Work with internal team to understand incurred field costs and Stakeholders for indirect costs and compare against budget and monthly forecast values.
• Track Key Performance Indicators and work with support groups to improve overall execution of projects.
• Prepare project status with variance analysis and reasoning for Senior and Project Management.

Requirements

• University Degree or Technical Diploma in Engineering or Finance/Accounting related fields. Other Post-Secondary education may be considered.
• Minimum of 3 years of Project Controls or Project Management experience is required.
• General understanding of pipeline operations.
• Extremely high proficiency in MS Excel required (v-lookups, pivot tables, graph generation, sumifs, etc.).
• An ability to distill large sets of data into easily understandable analysis.
• A working understanding of PowerBI and Power Pivot.
• Software experience with MS Office Suite and Oracle/SAP.
• Strong experience with EcoSys.
• Predict obstacles, challenges, and risks to proactively determine mitigation strategies and innovative solutions to problems.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills.
• Problem solving, decision-making, organization, planning and leadership skills.
• Collaborative, team- and service-oriented work style.
• Motivated self-starter who works well independently in a fast-paced team environment.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Project Management Professional designation.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and to work with a reasonable level of supervision.
• Ability to communicate and interact effectively in a team environment.
• Excellent organizational skills.

Computer skills using Microsoft Office products; specifically Microsoft Project and Microsoft Project Server;

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Business Development

Industries

Staffing and Recruiting