Senior Project Controls Lead: Cost, Schedule & EV Expert

Ian Martin Group; Texas; On-site; USD 80,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

Ian Martin Group seeks a Senior Project Controls Specialist in Houston, TX to lead cost management, scheduling, and change control for capital projects in energy sectors. You will interface with PMs, estimators, and cross-functional teams to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery and robust earned value management.

Expect a complex, impactful role with growth potential. Ideal candidates have 10–15 years of project controls experience, strong SAP/Primavera skills, and a bachelor’s degree plus

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field; PMP/CCP/EVP/CCC are preferred.
• 10–15 years leading project controls for large capital projects.
• Strong knowledge of EVM, rules of credit, and cost forecasting.

Responsibilities

• Develops project controls plans, WBS, and budgets aligned with SAP.
• Manage cost, schedule, and change control across projects.
• Coordinate with PMs, estimators, schedulers to meet budgets & timelines.
• Prepare progress measurement, EAC, and forecast updates.
• Review invoices, track supplier commitments, and analyze variances.

Skills

Project controls

Cost management

Earned value management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, Finance, or related discipline

Certifications: CCP, EVP, CCC, PMP (preferred)

Tools

SAP

Primavera P6

Master Plan

Job description

Ian Martin Group seeks a Senior Project Controls Specialist in Houston, TX to lead cost management, scheduling, and change control for capital projects in energy sectors. You will interface with PMs, estimators, and cross-functional teams to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery and robust earned value management.

Expect a complex, impactful role with growth potential. Ideal candidates have 10–15 years of project controls experience, strong SAP/Primavera skills, and a bachelor’s degree plus