Project Controls Specialist: Cost, Schedule & Earned Value

Trendsetter Engineering, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Project Controls Specialist in Houston, Texas. In this full-time role, you'll assist Project Managers with tasks such as reporting, cost control, and scheduling. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, strong skills in project cost analysis and Microsoft tools, and the ability to work under pressure. This position requires in-office work and involves collaboration with international affiliates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a similar position.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Project, Excel, and ERP systems (preferably IFS).
• Ability to meet deadlines under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Managers in all project control duties.
• Review contracts, proposals, and scope of work.
• Create and maintain work and cost break down structures.

Skills

Project cost control

Project scheduling

Microsoft Project

Teamwork

Customer orientation

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

ERP systems (IFS preferred)

Job description

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Project Controls Specialist in Houston, Texas. In this full-time role, you'll assist Project Managers with tasks such as reporting, cost control, and scheduling. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, strong skills in project cost analysis and Microsoft tools, and the ability to work under pressure. This position requires in-office work and involves collaboration with international affiliates.