Project Controls Specialist

job summary:
Project Controls Specialist | Houston, TX. Join Our Client, an energy industry leader! Drive large-scale capital projects with 3-5+ yrs in project controls, cost forecasting & advanced Excel/Oracle. Shape the future of infrastructure today!

 
location: Houston, Texas
job type: Contract
salary: $44.44 - 57.40 per hour
work hours: 8am to 5pm
education: Bachelors

responsibilities:

• Manage project cost controls, budgeting, forecasting, accruals, and earned value management (EVM) for large-scale capital projects.
• Oversee contract administration, invoice validation, payment certification, and change management workflows.
• Develop interactive financial dashboards, automated reporting solutions, and performance tracking models using Power BI, Oracle, and advanced Excel.
• Perform data analysis on complex financial and operational datasets to identify risks, track performance metrics, and support strategic decision-making.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders, contractors, and vendors while mentoring project team members on controls processes.

qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Engineering, Construction Management, Project Controls, or equivalent practical experience.

3 to 5+ years of project controls, cost management, field controls, or project accounting experience in oil & gas, pipeline, energy, or infrastructure sectors.

Technical expertise in advanced Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, Power Query, XLOOKUP), Oracle Cloud/Projects, Power BI, and project controls methodologies.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).








This posting is open for thirty (30) days.