Project Controls Manager | Utility Capital Projects

We're hiring a Project Controls Manager to support governance, oversight, and continuous improvement of project controls across large utility capital projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead project controls oversight for cost, schedule, risk, and change management.
• Ensure compliance with Stage Gate Process (SGP) standards.
• Conduct project assurance reviews and gate assessments.
• Provide SME-level guidance on project controls and business case development.
• Deliver training on project management standards and risk analysis.
• Support portfolio reporting, forecasting, and optimization efforts.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• 12+ years managing large, complex utility capital projects.
• Experience with project controls, risk management, and project governance.
• EPC or engineering firm experience preferred.

Preferred:

• PMP Certification
• Primavera P6
• Monte Carlo / Quantitative Risk Analysis (QRA)

Must be located in the Houston, TX area

EOE Statement: Specialist Staffing Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.