Project Controls - Cost

One of our major oil and gas clients is seeking a Project Controls – Cost to work on a 12-months assignment in Houston, TX. Responsibilities: Cost Management. Forecasting. Change Control. Earned Value Management/EAC. Risk Management. Project Performance Monitoring. Strong organizational and planning skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously. Demonstrated ability to influence outcomes and build strong relationships across cross-functional teams. Self-motivated with a proactive approach to identifying issues and developing solutions. Standard office environment with periodic site visits and exposure to construction project environments. Occasional travel may be required to support project execution activities. Analyze and interpret complex financial, operational, and project information. Communicate effectively with all levels of management, contractors, vendors, and project personnel. Develop solutions to complex project challenges using analytical and critical-thinking skills. Produce professional reports, presentations, correspondence, and business documentation. Maintain accuracy and attention to detail while working under schedule and reporting deadlines. Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Construction Management, Engineering, Project Controls, or a related field; equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered. Minimum 3-5 years of experience in project controls, cost controls, field controls, construction management, project accounting, or related disciplines. Experience supporting large-scale capital projects or programs within oil and gas, pipeline, terminal, utility, energy, industrial, or infrastructure environments. Strong understanding of project cost management, forecasting, accruals, commitments, earned value management, budgeting, and financial reporting. Knowledge of contract administration, invoice validation, payment certification, and change management processes. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills with the ability to interpret large and complex datasets. Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills such as: Pivot Tables, Power Query, XLOOKUP, Advanced formulas and reporting tools. Oracle Cloud Copilot/ChatGpt/Claude Oracle Projects Power BI Microsoft Office Suite SharePoint Microsoft Teams Experience developing dashboards, financial reports, and automated reporting solutions is considered an asset.