Project Controls Specialist

Trendsetter Engineering, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Trendsetter Engineering, Inc. is seeking a Project Controls Specialist to support Project Managers in cost control, scheduling, reporting and closeout for Houston-based projects.

The role emphasizes proficiency in project planning, earned value and ERP systems, with a focus on timely, accurate documentation. The position requires in-office work in Houston, TX, with collaboration across internal and international affiliates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a similar position.
• Subsea Equipment knowledge is a bonus.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Project, Excel, and ERP systems (IFS preferred).
• Strong scheduling, cost control, and reporting capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Initiate and build projects in ERP system and drive demand for manufacturing and procurement activities.
• Review contracts, proposals and scope of work to understand project requirements.
• Create and maintain work and cost breakdown structures.
• Project cost control (budgets, change orders, forecasting).
• Initiate milestone tracker and produce certificates for invoicing.
• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules.
• Implement and maintain an earned value progress measurement system.
• Create and/or support monthly and weekly reports.
• Support internal and external meetings and publish meeting minutes.
• Maintain/support an action item register.
• Maintain an MOC Log and generate/steward change orders.

Skills

Deadline-driven

Team coordination

Customer orientation

Self-motivated

Influence others

Independent

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Subsea Equipment knowledge (bonus)

Tools

Microsoft Project

Excel

ERP systems (IFS)

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Trendsetter Engineering, Inc. | Full time

Project Controls Specialist

Houston, United States | Posted on 07/14/2026

The Project Controls Specialist will assist the Project Managers in all project control duties on assignedprojects, including reporting, cost control, estimating, scheduling, project accounting, project closeout andother support activities as needed. The ideal candidate will be highly proficient in project cost control andanalysis with demonstrable experience in project planning and scheduling.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Initiate and build projects in ERP system as well as drive demand for manufacturing andprocurement activities.
  
• Ability to review contracts, proposals and scope of work to understand project requirements
  
• Create and maintain work and cost break down structures
  
• Project cost control (budgets, change orders, forecasting)
  
• Initiate milestone tracker and produce certificates for invoicing
  
• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules
  
• Implement and maintain an earned value progress measurement system (Progress S-curves withgraphs and charts)
  
• Create and/or support monthly and weekly reports
  
• Support internal and external meetings and publish meeting minutes as required
  
• Maintain/support an action item register if required
  
• Maintain an MOC Log and generate/steward change orders where required
  
• Generate contract closeout reports
  
• All other duties as assigned
  
• Work is in office in Houston, TX. Not remote.
  

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a similar position
  
• Subsea Equipment knowledge is a bonus
  
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Project, Excel, and ERP systems (preferably IFS but similarsystems is a bonus as well)
  
• Proficiency in MS PowerPoint and Word
  
• Ability to meet deadlines under pressure
  
• Ability to Influence others through cooperation and teamwork
  
• Open-minded with a strong customer orientation.
  
• Self-motivated, independent, proactive, and able to take initiative
  
• Creative and systematic, taking ideas to final result
  
• Ability and willingness to work with company affiliates internationally