Project Controls Coordinator III

Spectraforce Technologies, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectraforce Technologies, Inc. seeks a Project Controls Coordinator III for a 12-month engagement in Houston, TX. The role focuses on cost management, forecasting, EVM, and reporting for large capital projects in energy sectors.

The candidate will support contract administration, change control, and dashboard reporting using Oracle Cloud, Power BI, and Excel. Strong analytical skills and stakeholder collaboration are essential to drive accurate financial insights and performance monitoring in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience in a related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in project controls, cost controls, field controls, construction management, project accounting, or related disciplines.
• Experience supporting large-scale capital projects or programs within oil and gas, pipeline, terminal, utility, energy, industrial, or infrastructure environments.
• Strong understanding of project cost management, forecasting, accruals, commitments, earned value management, budgeting, and financial reporting.
• Knowledge of contract administration, invoice validation, payment certification, and change management processes.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills with the ability to interpret large and complex datasets.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.

Skills

Project controls

Cost management

Forecasting

Earned Value Management

Budgeting

Financial reporting

Contract administration

Invoice validation

Change management

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Construction Management, Engineering, Project Controls, or related field

Equivalent combinations of education and experience

Tools

Oracle Cloud

Oracle Projects

Power BI

Microsoft Office Suite

SharePoint

Microsoft Teams

Copilot/ChatGPT/Claude

Pivot Tables

XLOOKUP

Advanced formulas

Job description

Job Title: Project Controls Coordinator III

Location: 915 N. Eldridge Parkway, Suite 1100, Houston, TX

Duration: 12 months

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Construction Management, Engineering, Project Controls, or a related field; equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in project controls, cost controls, field controls, construction management, project accounting, or related disciplines.
• Experience supporting large-scale capital projects or programs within oil and gas, pipeline, terminal, utility, energy, industrial, or infrastructure environments.
• Strong understanding of project cost management, forecasting, accruals, commitments, earned value management, budgeting, and financial reporting.
• Knowledge of contract administration, invoice validation, payment certification, and change management processes.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills with the ability to interpret large and complex datasets.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.

Technical Skills

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills such as:
  • Pivot Tables
  • Power Query
  • XLOOKUP
  • Advanced formulas and reporting tools
• Experience with:
  • Oracle Cloud
  • Copilot/ChatGpt/Claude
  • Oracle Projects
  • Power BI
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • SharePoint
  • Microsoft Teams
• Experience developing dashboards, financial reports, and automated reporting solutions is considered an asset.
• Familiarity with project controls methodologies including:
  • Cost Management
  • Forecasting
  • Change Control
  • Earned Value Management/EAC
  • Risk Management
  • Project Performance Monitoring

Leadership Competencies

• Strong organizational and planning skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Demonstrated ability to influence outcomes and build strong relationships across cross-functional teams.
• Self-motivated with a proactive approach to identifying issues and developing solutions.
• Collaborative, customer-focused, and service-oriented mindset.
• Ability to mentor and train project team members on controls processes and reporting requirements.

Working Conditions

• Standard office environment with periodic site visits and exposure to construction project environments.
• Occasional travel may be required to support project execution activities.

Physical Requirements

Physical requirements may include sitting for extended periods, keyboarding, standing, walking, reaching, bending, kneeling, light to moderate lifting (up to 20 pounds), visual acuity for reviewing reports and data, and the ability to work on a computer for prolonged periods.

Mental Requirements

Ability to:

• Analyze and interpret complex financial, operational, and project information.
• Manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Exercise sound judgment and independent decision-making.
• Communicate effectively with all levels of management, contractors, vendors, and project personnel.
• Develop solutions to complex project challenges using analytical and critical-thinking skills.
• Organize, prioritize, and execute work with minimal supervision.
• Produce professional reports, presentations, correspondence, and business documentation.
• Maintain accuracy and attention to detail while working under schedule and reporting deadlines.