Project Controls Specialist I

Signal Energy LLC; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CoVolt Power in Houston, TX is seeking a Project Controls Specialist I to coordinate and perform project control activities from pre-construction through close-out. This role is not a scheduling role but focuses on cost, schedule, and performance analysis.

The position requires a BS/BA in a relevant field or 5+ years of project controls experience, with 1-3 years in project controls and strong knowledge of ERP, budgeting, and reporting tools. Hybrid work schedule in Downtown Houston.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in Business, Finance, Accounting, Engineering, or Construction Management
• Minimum 5 years of project controls experience in lieu of a Bachelor's Degree
• 1-3 years of project controls experience
• Working knowledge of project controls and project management principles
• Proficient with financial tools and spreadsheets
• Strong understanding of the full lifecycle of a construction project

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and perform project control activities from pre-construction through close-out
• Set up projects in ERP and project management systems to track and analyze data
• Develop and implement project control plans, budgets, and CBS
• Track earned value, costs, and schedules; provide regular progress updates
• Prepare weekly productivity reports and month-end packages
• Maintain time-phased forecasts and cash flow reports
• Update and monitor project dashboards (Power BI) and respond to ad-hoc data requests
• Manage billing schedules and client invoicing

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Detail oriented

Time management

Written communication

Verbal communication

English proficiency

Independent work

Cross-functional

Multi-project handling

Results oriented

Education

Bachelor’s degree or 5+ years project controls experience

Tools

Power BI

ERP systems

Project management software

Excel

Job description

TheProjectControlsSpecialistI coordinatesand performsprojectcontrolactivities from pre-construction through execution and close-out.

THIS IS NOT A SCHEDULING ROLE.

Essential Functions

Project Setup

• Set up projects in ERP and project management systems to track and analyze performance data
• Develop and implement project control plans, budgets, and cost breakdown structures (CBS)

Project Monitoring & Control

• Manage project controls and timelines to ensure compliance with cost standards and financial regulations
• Monitor performance, quantity estimates, and claims;providing regular progress updates to the project team
• Track earned value, costs, and schedules to identify risks and recommend mitigation strategies
• Maintain and oversee change management procedures, including review and approval of change orders to budget and revenue

Reporting & Analytics

• Prepare weekly productivity reports and month-end reporting packages, including variance and forecast analysis
• Maintain time-phased forecasts and cash flow reports
• Update and monitor project dashboards (e.g., Power BI) and respond to ad-hoc data requests
• Manage billing schedules and client invoicing processes

Communication & Support

• Participate in project meetings to review timelines, deliverables, and performance
• Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, vendors, and contractors
• Development and implement projectcontrolsbest practices

Skills/Experience

• Strong analytical/problem solving skills
• Detail oriented with excellent organizational and time management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communicationability
• Ability to read, write and speak in English
• Abilitytoworkindependentlyandcollaborate across departments
• Capableofworkingonmultipleprojectsinafast-pacedenvironment
• Resultsoriented with a focus on achieving project goals

Requirements

• BS/BA in Business, Finance, Accounting, Engineering, or Construction Management ( Minimum of 5 years of project controls experience in lieu of aBachelor’sDegree)
• 1-3 years of project controls experience
• Working knowledge of project controlsand project managementprinciples
• Working Knowledge to Proficiency in computer applications such as financial tools, spreadsheets
• Strongunderstandingofthefulllifecycleofaconstructionproject

This role is to be based in the Downtown Houston office on a hybrid schedule (3 days in office, 2 remote).

CoVolt Power is an Equal Opportunity Employer and uses E-Verify.

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