We are hiring! We are working with a multinational pipeline and energy client that is growing and adding a Project Controls Coordinator II to their team.
* Pay Rate: $43.92/hr. on W2
* Work Type: Hybrid
* Location: 915 N. Eldridge Parkway, Suite 1100, Houston, TX 77079
* Duration: 1-Year contract (with possible extension)
Job Overview:
The Cost Control function is primarily responsible for setting the control budget, project cost controls, forecasting, analyzing forecast variances and cost/schedule performance indices. Additional responsibilities include the preparation of stage gate deliverables and risk identification for the project. Also responsible for generating all monthly, bi-monthly, and quarterly reports with intended audiences ranging from local project team members to senior-level company executives and the Board of Directors
Key Responsibilities:
* Provide support to the Project Manager, project team and project cost controls staff on how cost should be planned, tracked, measured, forecasted, and reported during project execution and/or development. Monthly review of cost/cash flow forecasts with the Project Manager and extended project team to generate regular reporting requirements.
* Provide timely, accurate and relevant guidance, governance, and support to projects on approved cost controls standards to manage Authorization for Expenditure (AFE) components including External Engineering services, Procurement of Material/Equipment, Construction services, internal cost, Allowance for Funds Used During Construction, Contingency, Escalation, etc.
* Maintain cost and schedule planning, tracking, and reporting tools.
* Possess a solid understanding and application of Earned Value Management (EVM) principles and methodology to identify, analyze and report cost risks in a timely fashion.
* Manage continuous and collaborative communication with Project Managers and project cost controls teams to address project cost related needs.
* Monitor project reporting and identify deviations from standard reports. Assist project cost controls teams with timely and accurate data gathering and delivery issues.
* Participate and resolve any issues in execution of joint Cost, Schedule, and Risk Health Checks to verify effective planning and implementation of cost processes.
* Take interest and actively participate in project meetings with vendors to understand and become familiar with changes in project status to provide assistance in the areas of cost.
* Take the lead in completing the remaining closeout activities of Project
Qualifications:
* Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university preferred (Business Administration, Engineering or Construction Management.)
* Completion of a Certified Cost Engineer (AACE's CCC/ CCE) or Project Management Professional credential (PMP) is preferred
* Proficient in Oracle, EcoSys, Excel, PowerPoint and Word
* Familiar with Power BI, OneDrive and SharePoint used for documentation and reporting
* Excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to respond to and anticipate information needs and present that information in a clear and concise manner
* Experience in developing, enhancing and implementing cost and schedule standards
* Experience in using and enhancing cost controls tools and associated systems
* Effective analytical skills with the ability to understand detailed workflows for Engineering, Procurement, and Construction
* Ability to effectively prioritize a heavy workload, bringing forward well-developed recommendations to the Project Team
* Ability to work with low supervision and work effectively with others to achieve group results
* Must be able to work with a team dispersed over multiple locations
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