Project Controls Specialist III

About the Role

The Project Controls Specialist III performs all project controls functions, including scheduling and cost control. This senior role involves refining deliverables with schedulers, cost analysts, project managers, and stakeholders before stage gate reviews. The position serves as a key point of contact for upper management on high-visibility projects and process development/improvement for the Project Controls team.

Responsibilities

• Assist project managers in developing project scope of work.
• Study and understand all relevant project documents for preparing plans and schedules.
• Work with project and discipline personnel to prepare plans and schedules.
• Convert scope of work into logically linked, resource-loaded project schedules.
• Prepare realistic, achievable schedules as logical networks and integrate engineering, procurement, and construction schedules when necessary.
• Monitor progress against project schedules and prepare progress reports.
• Gather accurate progress and expended cost information at relevant intervals.
• Prepare, review, and ensure timely issuance of reports to stakeholders.
• Advise project management and discipline personnel on impacts, contingencies, and strategies for earliest possible completion.
• Analyze progress, assess effects on schedules, and recommend corrective actions.
• Mentor other Project Controls Specialists on the team.
• Develop and modify Project Controls processes based on stakeholder and management feedback.
• Serve as a key contact for upper management on high-visibility projects and issues.
• Lead/assist in developing Cost and Schedule Quantitative Risk Assessments (QRAs).
• Participate in schedule and project risk analysis as required.
• Assist as a Stage Gate Process Gate Reviewer by evaluating project development and control deliverables, including business cases.
• Provide input into budget forecasting.
• Track actual costs and prepare cost forecasts.
• Manage cost discipline to ensure accurate and timely control of man-hour budgets and assess the impact of change requests.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 5–10 years of Project Controls-related experience.
• Previous experience using Primavera P6 to build schedules.
• Effective communication skills with stakeholders and upper management.
• Basic working knowledge of project management software (Primavera P6, Excel).
• Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize tasks.
• Strong writing skills.
• Understanding of project management principles.
• General knowledge of Cost Management, Estimating, and Change Control.
• Must reside within commuting distance to The Woodlands; candidates outside this area must provide a cover letter regarding relocation intentions (no relocation assistance provided).
• High degree of computer literacy.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Previous experience in the Utility industry.

Working Conditions

Work is primarily conducted in an office environment (private or semi-private) with occasional travel to off-site locations. Field duties may involve outdoor work in plant or construction settings with extreme noise levels. Safety equipment is required. Travel to multiple job sites in a day and out-of-town travel may be necessary.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and carry up to 5 pounds.
• Sufficient clarity of speech, hearing, and vision for effective communication and analysis.
• Ability to sit for prolonged periods.
• Manual dexterity for routine office duties.
• Personal mobility to perform office duties and travel as needed.

This job description outlines the general tasks and difficulty levels required for the position and does not limit management’s right to assign, direct, or control work. It is not exhaustive and may include other duties of similar kind or level.

Additional Notes: This is a drug-free workplace. Pre-employment drug screening and periodic testing apply. Equal opportunity employer.