Project Controls - Cost

Airswift; Abernathy (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Airswift is seeking an experienced Project Controls professional to lead cost control, forecasting, and labour reporting on a major onsite project in Abernathy, TX. The role requires coordinating with project teams and overseeing project controls staff to ensure timely, accurate reporting and effective change management.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in project cost controls, advanced Excel skills, and experience in energy or data center sectors.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience in project cost controls.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Experience in Oil & Gas, Power Generation, or Data Center sectors.
• Experience leading project controls staff.
• Experience producing weekly cost reports and labour progress reports.
• Experience forecasting and change management within a project environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead on-site project controls activities including cost control and forecasting.
• Oversee cost controls staff and scheduling support.
• Develop and maintain cost tracking, labour reporting, and budget progress tools.
• Manage change control and contingency management for projects.
• Collaborate with project teams to deliver complex projects on time and within budget.

Skills

Cost control

Forecasting

Labor reporting

Change management

Earned value management

Advanced Excel

Scheduling

Budget tracking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Construction Management

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Excel (Advanced)

Job description

Job Title: Project Controls - Cost Duration: 6 months (possible extension) Schedule: 5/10 – Onsite (possible overtime) Location: Abernathy, TX

About Airswift

Airswift is an international workforce solutions provider within the energy, process and infrastructure industries. Airswift serves as a strategic partner to clients, offering a turnkey workforce solution to capture and deliver the top talent needed to complete successful projects by aligning with unique project needs. With over 1000 employees and 9,000 contractors operating in over 60 countries, Airswift's geographical reach and pool of talent available is unmatched in the industry.

Vacancy Overview

This opportunity is with a well-established engineering and construction company delivering services for heavy industrial industries across the United States. The role is focused on leading project controls activity on site, with responsibility for cost control, forecasting, labour progress reporting and change management. This position offers the chance to support a complex project environment while working closely with project teams and overseeing project controls staff.

Required Experience

• At least 3 years of experience in project cost controls.
• Advanced Excel.
• Oil & Gas, Power Generation, or Data Center background.
• Experience overseeing project controls staff, including scheduling support and teams involved in work package development and progress tracking.
• Experience producing weekly cost reports, labour progress reports and performance reporting for project delivery.
• Experience supporting forecasting, change management, contingency management and cost impact mitigation within a project environment.

Required Skills

• Thorough working knowledge of scheduling and costing principles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Strong understanding of earned value management systems.
• Ability to develop and maintain project cost tracking, labour reporting and budget progress tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.