We have an Oil & Gas company based in The Woodlands, TX seeking to hire a Project Controls Analyst to join their Capital PMO team supporting the West Texas region. The ideal candidate for this position will be capable of self-performing all of the project controls required to support all phases of the project life cycle, while also providing reporting and analysis to drive decision making.
Industry: Oil & Gas
Work location: The Woodlands, TX
Workplace: Hybrid schedule (Mon, Tues, Thurs in-office / Wed, Fri from home)
Work Schedule: 40 hours a week / 9 hours Monday – Thursday and 4 hours on Friday
Worktype: W2 Contract-to-Hire
Estimated Duration: One year with potential for extension based on performance and project need
Rate: Hourly with 1.5x OT
Benefits: Medical / Dental / Vision / 401(K) with match / PTO
Summary:
The position will support the schedule and cost control efforts for projects in West Texas. Experience in relevant industries or applicable construction capital projects is required.
Responsibilities:
- Assist in cost analysis application database maintenance.
- Facilitate new initiatives related to cost control and analysis efforts.
- Create Project and Program cost reports, capturing the portfolio for supported Project Managers.
- Troubleshoot cost issues.
- Review monthly exceptions and errors in the integration process.
- Create and manage budgets and monitor spending.
- Define, create, and maintain project work breakdown and cost breakdown structures, working closely with the engineering team.
- Track and report up-to-date construction project costs, EACs, and variances.
- Track incurred and forecasted cost vs authorized funding and identify needed supplements, as necessary.
- Prepare reports to lead monthly accrual and reforecast meetings to update management teams and coordinate with accounting teams.
- Support the preparation of monthly accruals and forecasts for all managed projects.
- Create and maintain scope change log and ensure scope change process adherence.
- Utilize detailed project schedules to develop cost time-phased data forecasts.
- Develop consolidated baseline schedules which support the project execution team.
- Track construction progress and provide periodic schedule updates to stakeholders.
- Oversee project construction schedule to highlight any anomalies and provide detailed analysis as required.
- Maintain highly effective and productive relationships with company teams, Contractor representatives, and contacts ensuring that all interested parties are informed and involved in planning activities as appropriate.
- Create, maintain, and distribute routine bi-weekly and monthly reports associated with all assigned construction project expenses.
- Prepare detailed ad-hoc reports.
- Participate in contractor selection process by providing feedback on contractor’s previous performance.
- Ensure safety measures are adhered to by all employees and contractors.
Requirements:
- Relevant experience in project controls, preferably in oil and gas or construction capital projects.
- Proficiency in cost analysis tools and database management.
- Experience using Primavera P6, SAP, Ares Prism
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and in a team environment.
- Commitment to safety and adhering to company values.
