Houston, Texas, United States · On-site
Job Title: Project Controls Specialist (Cost & Schedule) Department: Project Controls Reports To: Director Of Project Controls Location: FLSA Status: Summary: The Project Controls Specialist is a dual-discipline role res…
Skills: Project Cost Control, Primavera P6, Budget Forecasting, Earned Value Management, Schedule Management
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The role is responsible for the dual management of project cost baselines and advanced scheduling to provide a unified view of project health. Key duties include conducting financial forecasting, managing change control, and producing executive-ready performance reports.
Candidates must have a bachelor's degree in a related field and 5-7 years of balanced experience in cost engineering and P6 scheduling. Proficiency in MS Excel and a deep understanding of project accounting and CPM scheduling are required.
Job Title:
Project Controls Specialist (Cost & Schedule)
Department: Project Controls
Reports To: Director Of Project Controls
The Project Controls Specialist is a dual-discipline role responsible for executing both comprehensive project cost control and advanced schedule management. This position is a distinct step up from a standalone cost controller or scheduler; it requires a professional capable of managing both sides of the project controls equation simultaneously to provide a unified look at project health.
The ideal candidate possesses a strong financial and analytical mindset for budget forecasting alongside hands-on proficiency in Primavera P6. Operating as the controls lead for assigned projects, this individual analyzes integrated data, manages change control, and produces the critical reports necessary to drive project performance and decision-making.
Integrated Project Controls Leadership
Project Cost Control & Forecasting (50%)
Schedule Management & Analysis (50%)
Interface & Compliance
Onward Solutions offers unprecedented opportunity for career advancement to those who seek reward for excellent performance, sound judgement and strong work ethic. We envision a future where energy and associated infrastructure projects are delivered with unmatched safety, precision, reliability, and integrity. Our commitment to inclusion and diversity, and dedication to high ethical standards echoes throughout our workforce.
Benefits:
The successful candidate will receive a competitive salary and will be eligible to participate in a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, and vision, basic life insurance, AD&D insurance, 401k, and PTO.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state or local law.
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Onward Solutions is a Houston-based engineering and infrastructure firm delivering integrated EPCM (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction Management) solutions across the midstream and upstream energy sectors. We specialize in CO₂ pipeline systems, natural gas and oil transmission/distribution infrastructure, and high-volume water transfer pipelines, offering full-lifecycle project delivery with a focus on precision, efficiency, and regulatory alignment. With operations across North America, Onward Solutions combines licensed engineering, advanced geospatial intelligence, and hands-on construction management to execute infrastructure projects that are safe, scalable, and future-ready. Our team includes Professional Engineers licensed in more than a dozen U.S. states, Senior Pipeline Designers, and Project Managers with decades of experience in executing complex energy infrastructure—from early concept through startup. We offer ONTRAK — our proprietary cloud-based platform for real-time project management and GIS data visualization. ONTRAK enhances collaboration between field and office teams by providing up-to-date project dashboards, live geospatial alignment sheets, and centralized documentation tracking. Whether building a CO₂ trunkline for carbon capture, a natural gas transmission system, or a temporary HDPE water transfer pipeline, Onward delivers with clarity, constructability, and client confidence.
Offices: 11740 Katy Fwy, Houston, Texas 77079, US
Your Partner in Powering Progress
Onward Solutions is a Houston-based engineering and infrastructure firm delivering integrated EPCM (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction Management) solutions across the midstream and upstream energy sectors. We specialize in CO₂ pipeline systems, natural gas and oil transmission/distribution infrastructure, and high-volume water transfer pipelines, offering full-lifecycle project delivery with a focus on precision, efficiency, and regulatory alignment. With operations across North America, Onward Solutions combines licensed engineering, advanced geospatial intelligence, and hands-on construction management to execute infrastructure projects that are safe, scalable, and future-ready. Our team includes Professional Engineers licensed in more than a dozen U.S. states, Senior Pipeline Designers, and Project Managers with decades of experience in executing complex energy infrastructure—from early concept through startup. We offer ONTRAK — our proprietary cloud-based platform for real-time project management and GIS data visualization. ONTRAK enhances collaboration between field and office teams by providing up-to-date project dashboards, live geospatial alignment sheets, and centralized documentation tracking. Whether building a CO₂ trunkline for carbon capture, a natural gas transmission system, or a temporary HDPE water transfer pipeline, Onward delivers with clarity, constructability, and client confidence.
Offices: 11740 Katy Fwy, Houston, Texas 77079, US
