Project Controls

Brown and Root Industrial Services; Deer Park (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown & Root is seeking an experienced Cost Controller/Project Controls professional in Texas to lead cost management and scheduling for major projects. You will oversee budgeting, forecasting, and cost reporting while coordinating with engineering and operations teams.

The role requires 5+ years in cost control, with a strong track record of improving financial performance in large-scale projects. Proficiency with ERP systems and advanced Excel is essential for success.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in cost control, financial analysis, budgeting or project controls.
• Experience in manufacturing, construction, industrial services, oil & gas, or large-scale projects is desirable.
• Proven track record of cost-saving initiatives and improving financial performance.

Responsibilities

• Cost and schedule management for projects and programs.
• Prepare schedule and cost reports for projects and/or programs.
• Oversee scheduling and cost control systems and audits; present reports to top management.
• Direct scheduling and cost accounting methods implementation and improvements.

Skills

Budgeting

Forecasting

Cost accounting

Financial reporting

Advanced Excel

ERP systems

Data analysis

Earned Value Management

Power BI/Financial modeling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance/BA/construction/engineering

MBA/CPA/CMA or similar certification preferred

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Workday

JD Edwards

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• MBA, CPA, CMA, or other relevant professional certification preferred.

Experience

• 5+ years of experience in cost control, financial analysis, budgeting, project controls, or related fields.
• Previous leadership or management experience preferred.
• Experience in manufacturing, construction, industrial services, oil & gas, or large-scale project environments is highly desirable.
• Proven track record of implementing cost-saving initiatives and improving financial performance.

Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, cost accounting, and financial reporting.
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Workday, JD Edwards, or Microsoft Dynamics.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, Power Query, and financial modeling.
• Ability to analyze large datasets and identify cost trends and variances.
• Knowledge of project cost tracking and earned value management (EVM) methodologies.

State

Texas

Job Description

Summary:
Cost and schedule management for projects and programs. Includes preparation of schedule and cost reports for projects and/or programs. Other duties may also be assigned.

Responsibilities:
Prepares and directs the implementation of scheduling and cost accounting methods and activities. Oversees the scheduling and cost control systems, manages and interprets scheduling and cost audits, and prepares scheduling and cost accounting reports for presentation to top management.

Qualifications/Competencies/Experience:
Supervises the daily activities of business support, technical or production staff in an assigned area
Resolves standard and non-standard problems
Sets priorities for the team to ensure task completion; coordinates work activities with other supervisors
Typically does not perform the work being supervised
Has formal supervisory responsibilities
Has in-depth knowledge of work processes and tools within own area
Uses operational and supervisory expertise to solve problems within own area
Interprets customer needs and assesses requirements
Sets day-to-day direction for employees to support business objectives
Works within budget to meet operational objectives set by manager
Resolves routine problems using defined processes and own experience
Coordinates resources to meet short-term objectives
Sets priorities for employees to meet deadlines
Explains difficult issues and obtains agreement as needed
Manages performance of employees through task assignments, ongoing skill assessment and coaching