Project Controls Specialist

RPT Alliance; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Bowman is seeking a Project Controls lead in Houston to drive project controls, scheduling, and cost reporting. You will consolidate data sources, support estimates, and manage change processes across projects.

The role requires 7+ years in project controls or related fields, strong knowledge of ERP and scheduling tools, and leadership capabilities to guide a cross-functional team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in finance, business, engineering, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement Project Controls processes and procedures.
• Consolidate, organize, and integrate cost and schedule data sources with WBS/Control Account levels.
• Support Project Managers with estimate creation.
• Create quantity take-offs and unit rate tables for cost estimates.
• Support documentation/version control for project plans and baselines.
• Lead management of change workflow and status reporting.
• Incorporate external supplier/contractor cost reports into cost and earned value calculations.
• Prepare timely, accurate cost reports with input from the Project Team.
• Provide data on cost irregularities/trends and suggest corrective actions.
• Validate schedules and verify relationships to cost forecasts.
• Lead planning workshops to define schedule scope and dependencies.
• Provide inputs for risk assessment workshops.
• Develop and maintain progress measurement reporting integrated with schedule.
• Prepare and issue project reports to meet contractual obligations.
• Assess supplier/contractor performance and suggest corrective actions.
• Manage a team of Project Controls Specialists, Planner/Schedulers, and Document Controllers.

Skills

Project Controls

Scheduling & Reporting

Costing & Analysis

Earned Value

Change Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Engineering, or related field

Tools

MS Dynamics 365

MS Project

Primavera P6

Power BI

Omega 365 Pims

Job description

Purpose

Provide technical and non-technical support as part of the project execution team in support of internal and external deliverables for all projects.

Competencies

• Project Controls
• Project Scheduling & Reporting
• Project Costing & Analysis
• Progress Measurements & Earned Value
• Management of Change

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement Project Controls processes and procedures.
• Consolidate, organize, and integrate various cost and schedule data sources to align with approved WBS/Control Account levels.
• Support Project Managers with estimate creation.
• Create quantity take-offs and unit rate tables for use in cost estimates.
• Support Project Managers with documentation/version control.
• Ensure all changes to cost and/or schedule baselines are DOA approved prior to execution.
• Lead management of change workflow execution and status reporting.
• Review, validate, and incorporate external supplier/contractor cost reports into incurred cost and earned value calculations.
• Assist with preparation of timely and accurate detailed cost reports based on input/coordination with the Project Team.
• Provide data to support significant cost irregularities/trends and suggest corrective actions.
• Assist with ETC validation by reviewing project schedules and verifying relationships to cost forecasts.
• Prepare and issue detailed cost reports based on input/coordination with the Project Team.
• Creation, assignment, and maintenance of schedule EPS, WBS, Activity Calendars, Activity Codes, Global Changes, and Resources.
• Obtain Project Team buy‑in/approval of all documented schedule assumptions and baselines .
• Provide timely and accurate schedule updates based on input/coordination with the Project Team.
• Review, validate, and incorporate external supplier/contractor schedules into the Master Integrated Schedule.
• Validate schedule forecast accuracy, productivity, and produce variance analysis documentation.
• Head planning workshops to define project schedule activity scope, relationships, and dependencies.
• Provide all necessary inputs for and actively participate in risk assessment workshops.
• Develop and maintain progress measurement reporting integrated with schedule.
• Prepare and issue Project reports to meet contractual obligations.
• Identify and assess significant cost/schedule irregularities/trends and suggest corrective actions.
• Develop reporting structure and process to share project information with stakeholders.
• Ensure cost, schedule, and progress reporting accuracy, and convey business analysis to stakeholders.
• Ensure project controls reporting documents are produced and that they clearly reflect the schedule and timeline status, cost or budget considerations, changes, supplier performance, and other risk levels.
• Assess supplier/contractor’s performance and suggest corrective actions, if required.
• Lead a team of Project Controls Specialists, Planner/Schedulers, and Document Controllers on a specific project or program.
• Promote fluid, open, and consistent communication amongst all Project Team members.
• Strive for continuous improvement across all areas of work.
• Other duties as required.

Success Metrics and Competencies

• Ability to work both independently and within a team environment.
• Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization and external partners and facilitate
• discussions with cross functional teams.
• Highly motivated and problem-solving attitude.
• Strong sense of urgency in responding to constituents.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to provide valuable, succinct, and actionable
• insights from complicated information.
• Strong work ethic and commitment to quality.
• Self-reliance and ability to operate independently with limited direction.
• Commitment to promoting the reputation of the company through quality of work.
• Commitment to becoming a \"citizen\" of the broader organization, breaking down barriers and silos.
• Commitment to working in partnership with others inside and outside the organization.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple time-sensitive tasks.
• Adaptability in the face of rapidly changing priorities
• Thorough understanding of financial reports and metrics.
• Data analysis and interpretation skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor\'s degree in Finance, Business, Engineering, or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• Seven or more (7+) years of experience in project controls, project accounting, cost engineering, or scheduling roles.
• Strong working knowledge of project control functions and project accounting processes, ERP systems and tools such as MS Dynamics 365, MS Project, Primavera P6 Professional, and Power BI.
• Experience with Omega 365 Pims preferred.
• Excellent facilitation, communication, and analytical skills - written and verbal.
• High level of personal integrity.
• Strong relationship capabilities.
• High levels of creativity, persistence, curiosity, and enthusiasm.
• The candidate should be a self-starter, possess strong analytical skills, and enjoy working in a multi-disciplinary environment.
• Strong computer skills (MS Office).
• Proficient in both written and spoken English.

About Bowman

Are you ready to build a career that makes a lasting impact? At Bowman, our people are at the center of everything we do. We\'re committed to creating an environment where employees can thrive both personally and professionally, while helping to shape the infrastructure of tomorrow. A career at Bowman means being part of a collaborative, forward-thinking organization where innovation, inclusion, and growth are encouraged at every level. We offer competitive compensation, a supportive work environment, and benefits designed to help our employees succeed.al laws.