Project Controls Specialist

Chemelex•Houston, TX

About The Position

The Project Controls Specialist II provides intermediate project controls support for engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) projects. The role partners closely with Project Managers and Construction Managers to develop and maintain schedules, monitor project performance, support cost and change management, and provide accurate reporting throughout the project lifecycle. The specialist helps ensure projects remain on schedule, within budget, and aligned with customer expectations, using strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and project controls systems and reporting tools. The position monitors contract value, cost, margin, schedule, and changes; develops and updates detailed critical path method (CPM) schedules; and performs schedule analysis and earned value reporting. It uses Primavera P6, SAP, Excel, and database tools to plan, document, monitor, trend, and report activities across engineering, procurement, fabrication, construction, testing, commissioning, and turnover. The specialist supports project setup, change order tracking, closeout, documentation, and reporting. The role also coordinates with Project and Construction Managers, customers, Owners, Owner’s Representatives, subcontractors, and internal teams. It helps identify schedule risks and project impacts, supports progress review meetings, and provides reporting for decision-making. The specialist maintains project data and dashboards, applies moderate SAP Project Systems knowledge and Excel logic formulas, and uses basic VBA to improve reporting efficiency and automation.

Requirements

At least 2 years of experience in project controls, scheduling, cost control, project planning, construction, engineering, or related project support.
Working knowledge of project scheduling methodologies and earned value concepts.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and SAP.
Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced project environment.
Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving abilities.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting engineering, procurement, or construction projects.
Experience using Primavera P6.
A four-year technical degree.

Responsibilities

Monitor project performance, including contract value, cost, margin, schedule, and change management.
Develop, maintain, and update detailed CPM schedules for project planning, resource management, and execution.
Perform schedule analysis and earned value reporting to track progress and performance.
Use Primavera P6, SAP, Excel, and database tools to plan, document, monitor, trend, and report project activities across the project lifecycle.
Provide Project Managers with project controls tools, schedule updates, and reporting throughout project execution.
Assist with project setup, change order tracking, and project closeout activities.
Maintain accurate project documentation and reporting records.
Support Project and Construction Managers during progress review meetings with customers and stakeholders.
Coordinate with Owners, Owner’s Representatives, subcontractors, and internal teams to communicate project status and align execution activities.
Help identify schedule risks, project impacts, and opportunities for improvement.
Provide accurate project reporting to support decision-making throughout the project lifecycle.
Use SAP, Primavera P6, Excel, and other project controls systems to generate reports and maintain project data.
Develop and maintain project reporting tools and dashboards.
Apply SAP Project Systems knowledge and Excel logic formulas to improve reporting accuracy.
Use basic VBA to support reporting efficiency and automation opportunities.
Ensure project data integrity and timely reporting of project performance metrics.