Project Controls Coordinator in Houston

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Job DescriptionJob DescriptionSalary: $55 - $59

IMMEDIATE NEED:
A leader in energy industry in crude and natural gas transportation and gathering, has an immediate need for a Cost Control Analyst. This position will be responsible for providing Total Cost Control guidance, governance and support for Project Managers and project team members (engineering, procurement, construction, project management, support groups, contingency, escalation, etc.).

Job Description: Overall project cost, including forecasting and variance analysis of field costs as well as internal projects costs. Provide monitoring, reporting, and control services throughout the project lifecycle
Provide in-depth analysis of projects, especially from the field control side to inform of current situations/progress and enable proactive communication to mitigate risks and exploit opportunities
Collaborate with contractors to deliver training and support for EcoSys LEMs (Labor, Equipment, and Materials), while ensuring they provide correct rates and estimates
Support a team of Project Controls Advisors (PCAs) to set up, receive, and attest LEMs
Assist as a dedicated Field Cost Analyst (FCA) resource for high risk, high complexity projects
Generate regular and ad hoc analysis including graphs, summary tables, and presentations
Assist the Project Engineer/Manager in Project Scope Management by providing insight into scope definition, verification, change control and financial health of projects
Prepare expenditure profiles, work force histograms, comparative capital cost estimates for projects and total program monthly forecast summaries
Work with internal team to understand incurred field costs and Customers for indirect costs and compare against budget and monthly forecast values
Track Key Performance Indicators and work with support groups to improve overall execution of projects
Prepare project status with variance analysis and reasoning for Senior and Project Management
Forecast project and construction costs with detailed cost variance analysis
Project controls for project lifecycle in a proactive manner
Preparation of high volume of analysis for project status

Education & Experience:
A diploma, degree or related construction or operational training and/or experience.
Minimum of 3 years (NO MORE THAN 7-YEARS) of previous related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Field experience is desired
Construction experience related to cost and scheduling controls of multi discipline projects.
Industrial Construction experience, and interfaces with the Engineering, Procurement, Contracting, Execution, and Commissioning phases of the project are highly desirable.
General understanding of pipeline and terminal operations.
Excellent oral and written communications skills.
High proficiency with MS Excel (v-lookups, pivot tables, etc.)
Software experience with: MS Office Suite and Oracle or SAP.
Power BI experience a plus
EcoSys experience is a plus
Understanding of Earned Value Management techniques for tracking project performance
Problem solving, decision-making, organization, planning and leadership skills.
Collaborative, team- and service-oriented work style.
An attitude of being a go-getter who can run things to ground

• 5/2 Hybird Schedule - 40 hours / week
• Equal Opportunity Employer

Benefits Offered:

• 401(k) matching
  
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance
  
• insurance
• Vacation pay for eligible employees

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