Project Controls Specialist - Industrial Electrical & Instrumentation

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Job Overview:

We are seeking a detail-oriented Project Controls Specialist with experience in Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) to support planning, scheduling, cost control, and progress tracking for industrial projects. This role plays a critical part in ensuring E&I scopes are delivered on time and within budget while maintaining visibility into project performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain project schedules for E&I scope using scheduling software 
• Track and analyze project progress, productivity, and performance metrics 
• Monitor costs, budgets, forecasts, and earned value for E&I activities 
• Prepare regular reports on schedule status, cost variance, and risk analysis 
• Coordinate with engineering, procurement, and construction teams to ensure alignment 
• Support change management processes, including change orders and impact analysis 
• Identify schedule risks and develop mitigation and recovery plans 
• Assist with resource planning, including labor, materials, and equipment forecasting 
• Validate field progress and ensure accurate reporting of installed quantities 
• Support project closeout, including documentation and final cost reporting 

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in project controls, planning, or cost control in industrial or construction projects 
• Experience supporting Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) scopes 
• Proficiency in scheduling tools such as Primavera P6 and/or Microsoft Project 
• Strong understanding of cost control, budgeting, and earned value management (EVM) 
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, schedules, and project documentation 
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and reporting tools 
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Construction Management, or related field 
• Experience in Oil & Gas, LNG, Power Generation, Chemical, Data Centers and Renewables.
• Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., SAP) 
• PMI-SP, PMP, or AACE certifications (e.g., CCP, PSP) 

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

• This is a full-time position, Monday – Friday
• Position based out of The Woodlands, TX office. 
• Availability for overtime. 

  Travel: 

• Based on project needs