Project Controls Specialist

Cyclyx • The Woodlands, TX

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Cyclyx International, LLC ("Cyclyx") is a pioneer in the plastic value chain, leveraging our proprietary technology to convert post-use plastic waste into high-quality feedstock for recycling. We provide customized solutions for brands and companies aiming to achieve their recycled content goals, actively supporting the development of a circular economy. Our state-of-the-art Circularity Center, currently under construction in Houston, TX, will be the first large scale facility in the United States, designed to process a diverse range of post-consumer, commercial, and industrial plastic waste. This innovative center will have the capacity to produce 300 million pounds of custom-formulated feedstock per year and convert it into ISCC-PLUS-certified feedstock suitable for mechanical and advanced recycling applications. We are dedicated to operating safely and improving the recyclability of all plastics. Our customers are at the core of our mission, and we strive to exceed their expectations by understanding their unique needs and delivering exceptional value. We uphold the highest standards of accountability and integrity in all our operations. We are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive work environment where every voice is valued. Our open-door policy encourages employee engagement and feedback, promoting continuous improvement through collaboration and transparency. At Cyclyx, we believe that working together can drive meaningful change in the recycling landscape. We are seeking a skilled Project Controls Specialist to provide cost and schedule management for large-scale plastics recycling facility projects. This role supports the delivery of advanced recycling (AR) and traditional recycling plants by ensuring that project budgets, forecasts, and schedules are accurately developed, maintained, and reported. The specialist will work closely with engineering, procurement, construction (EPC) partners, and the owner's team to drive transparency, accountability, and performance across all project phases.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Finance, or related discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in project controls within EPC, industrial, or large capital project environments.
• Demonstrated capability in both cost control and scheduling.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6 and MS Project.
• Strong Excel skills and experience with project cost tools (EcoSys, Prism, or ERP systems such as SAP or Dynamics 365).
• Knowledge of earned value management (EVM), AACE scheduling standards, and cost forecasting methodologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability.
• Effective communicator able to interface with EPC contractors, vendors, and owner leadership.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and risk awareness.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced project environment with multiple priorities.
• Collaboration skills to work across departments to achieve a common goal.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship for employment visa status.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in plastics recycling, petrochemical, or related process industries preferred.
• Experience using PowerBI is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain project cost breakdown structures (CBS) aligned with industry standards (AACE, CSI, PMBOK).
• Prepare and manage cost estimates, budgets, cash flows, and funding requests for multi-year capital projects.
• Track commitments, accruals, and actuals against approved budgets.
• Perform variance analysis and identify cost drivers; recommend corrective actions when required.
• Support change management by analyzing cost impacts of scope changes, trends, and claims.
• Prepare monthly cost reports, owner dashboards, and executive summaries.
• Develop and maintain integrated project schedules (Level 1–4) covering engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and startup activities.
• Ensure alignment of contractor schedules with owner-level milestones and overall project execution strategy.
• Perform critical path and float analysis to identify risks and recovery opportunities.
• Support progress measurement and earned value management (EVM) to track discipline-level progress.
• Provide "what-if" scenarios to evaluate the impact of changes and delays.
• Deliver consolidated cost and schedule status reports for internal management and external stakeholders.
• Facilitate alignment between EPC contractors, equipment vendors, and the owner's project team.
• Support risk analysis by incorporating cost and schedule risk assessments into forecasts.
• Contribute to developing and standardizing project controls procedures and reporting frameworks for recycling projects.
• Support cross-functional teams working to develop automated reporting including cost reports and project dashboards.

Benefits

• Cyclyx offers a competitive benefits package which goes beyond just a paycheck.
• Our comprehensive benefits package includes competitive, company funded (up to 90% company-paid premiums) health, dental, vision and insurance plans to robust retirement benefits that include company-matching contributions, and much, much more.
• We also provide development and growth opportunities because we believe investing in your success is investing in our success.
• Also, working for a rapidly growing, fast-paced organization, you will have the opportunity to grow professionally and expand your network while building a rewarding and dynamic career.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level