SR. PROJECT CONTROLS SPECIALIST

Gulf Companies; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Gulf Companies in Houston, TX seeks a Senior Project Controls Specialist to manage project controls including scheduling, budgeting, and cost tracking across multiple projects. You will prepare management reports, support decision-making, and ensure accurate invoicing and cash flow management.

Required: Bachelor’s in engineering or business; 3–7 years in project controls; proficiency in MS Project/Primavera and MS Excel; knowledge of oil and gas processes is a plus.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Capable of working on multiple projects in a fast paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare project plans and develop/maintain schedules, budgets/costs, and progress reports.
• Prepare key project management reports to support decisions and direction.
• Maintain change management procedures including cost and schedule trend tracking.
• Prepare and process invoices on each project and monitor cash flow with clients.
• Coordinate with Project Manager and Project Team on tracking performance against budget and schedule.
• Develop and maintain staffing and manpower plans, project budgets, and contract plans.
• Lead other Project Controls Specialists and prioritize workload.

Skills

Independent work

Communication skills

Multitasking

Results oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or business

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

MS Excel

Job description

Description

Position Title: Senior Project Controls Specialist

Location: Houston, TX

Gulf Companies has served the global energy industry since 1953 by supporting the complete project lifecycle and developing valued business partnerships to ensure the success of the project. Our worldwide experience and multi-disciplined capabilities encompass all aspects of the Engineering, Procurement, Construction Management, Field Inspection, GIS Integrity, Staffing Services and more.

Position Description

The Senior Project Controls Specialist performs all project control activities on specific projects, including essential functions below.

Essential Functions

• Prepare project plans and develop/maintain project schedules, status reports, project budgets/costs, progress measurement reports, and other related activities.
• Prepare key project management reports for the purposes of supporting decisions and direction of the overall project.
• Maintain change management procedures on each project including the monitoring and tracking of cost and schedule trends/changes.
• Prepare and process invoices on each project and monitor cash flow. Interface with in-house management and clients regarding invoice status.
• Coordinate with Project Manager and Project Team on tracking performance against budget and schedule
• Assist in developing and maintaining staffing and manpower plans, project/proposal budgets, contract plans, etc.
• Lead other Project Controls Specialist(s) as required, including directing and prioritizing work load and checking deliverables.
• Interface with in-house departments and third parties for invoicing and cost tracking purposes.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a Business-related major
• 3-7 years Project Controls experience
• Proficient in MS Project and/or Primavera
• Proficient in MS Excel
• Some knowledge of oil and gas engineering processes

Competencies

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Capable of working on multiple projects in a fast paced environment.
• Results oriented

Work Environment/Physical Demands

• Working conditions are normal for an office environment.
• Frequent sitting and operating a computer.
• Must be able to use body members to work, move or carry objects or office materials.
• Physical demands requirements are at levels of those for sedentary work.

Gulf is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.