Project Controls

Brown & Root•Deer Park, TX

About The Position

The Project Controls role manages cost and schedule activities for projects and programs, including preparing cost and schedule reports. The position prepares and directs the implementation of scheduling and cost-accounting methods and activities; oversees scheduling and cost-control systems; manages and interprets scheduling and cost audits; and prepares reports for presentation to top management. The role has formal supervisory responsibilities for business support, technical, or production staff in an assigned area. It sets priorities, coordinates work and resources, directs day-to-day employee activities, and manages employee performance through task assignments, skill assessment, and coaching. The position resolves routine and non-standard problems, works within budgets to meet operational objectives, and explains difficult issues to obtain agreement as needed. Other duties may also be assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field.
At least 5 years of experience in cost control, financial analysis, budgeting, project controls, or related fields.
Strong knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, cost accounting, and financial reporting.
Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Workday, JD Edwards, or Microsoft Dynamics.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, Power Query, and financial modeling.
Ability to analyze large datasets and identify cost trends and variances.
Knowledge of project cost tracking and earned value management (EVM) methodologies.
In-depth knowledge of work processes and tools within the assigned area.
Formal supervisory responsibilities and the ability to direct and manage employees.

Nice To Haves

MBA, CPA, CMA, or another relevant professional certification.
Previous leadership or management experience.
Experience in manufacturing, construction, industrial services, oil and gas, or large-scale project environments.
A proven track record of implementing cost-saving initiatives and improving financial performance.

Responsibilities

Prepare and direct the implementation of scheduling and cost-accounting methods and activities.
Oversee scheduling and cost-control systems.
Manage and interpret scheduling and cost audits.
Prepare scheduling and cost-accounting reports for presentation to top management.
Supervise daily activities of business support, technical, or production staff in an assigned area.
Set priorities for employees and coordinate work activities and resources to meet objectives and deadlines.
Set day-to-day direction for employees to support business objectives.
Manage employee performance through task assignments, ongoing skill assessment, and coaching.
Resolve standard, non-standard, and routine problems within the assigned area.
Explain difficult issues and obtain agreement as needed.
Work within budget to meet operational objectives set by the manager.
Prepare cost and schedule reports for projects and/or programs.