Lead Project Controls Specialist

Trendsetter Engineering•Houston, TX

About The Position

The Lead Project Controls Specialist supports the Project Controls Manager in executing and overseeing all project controls functions across the project lifecycle. This role is responsible for project setup, cost control, forecasting, scheduling, reporting, and project closeout activities. The position also serves as a subject matter expert in project controls processes and systems, with a strong emphasis on proficiency in IFS, cost analysis, and project planning.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a similar position
Subsea Equipment Knowledge – 5 year minimum
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Project, Excel, and ERP systems (preferably IFS but similar systems is a bonus as well)
Proficiency in MS PowerPoint and Word
Excellent communication skills
Ability to meet deadlines under pressure
Ability to Influence others through cooperation and teamwork
Open -minded with a strong customer orientation.
Self -motivated, independent, proactive, and able to take initiative
Creative and systematic, taking ideas to final result
Ability and willingness to work with company affiliates internationally

Responsibilities

Serve as a project controls subject matter expert, providing guidance and support to team members and acting as a resource in the absence of the Project Controls Manager
Support onboarding and training of new hires, and provide ongoing coaching to project teams on tools, processes, and best practices
Initiate, set up, and maintain projects within the ERP system (IFS), including driving demand for manufacturing and procurement activities
Review contracts, proposals, and scopes of work to ensure accurate project setup and alignment with requirements
Develop and maintain Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) and Cost Breakdown Structures (CBS)
Lead project cost control efforts, including budget management, change orders, forecasting, variance analysis, and project closeout
Establish and manage milestone tracking, including preparation of documentation required for invoicing
Develop, maintain, and analyze detailed project schedules; support team members in schedule development and updates as needed
Implement and manage earned value management systems (EVM), including progress measurement and S-curve reporting
Prepare and/or support weekly and monthly project reporting, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery
Coordinate and support internal and external project meetings; document and distribute meeting minutes as required
Maintain and track action item registers to ensure timely resolution of project deliverables
Management of Change (MOC) logs and generate/stew change orders as required
Facilitate internal and external meetings in the absence of the Project Manager, as needed
Support Business Development efforts by developing proposal schedules when assigned
Perform other duties as assigned