Project Controls Coordinator II

Location: Houston, TX (Onsite)
Schedule: Full-time, 40 hrs/week
Travel: Up to 10%
Duration: 1-year contract (with potential extension)
  About the Role A leading organization in the energy sector is seeking a Project Controls Coordinator II to support cost control activities across multiple maintenance-focused capital projects. You will support 15+ projects valued between $300K and $10MM, working closely with project managers and schedulers to ensure accurate budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and adherence to project controls processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, track, and maintain project budgets, forecasts, and cost control documentation.
• Conduct monthly cost and cash-flow reviews with Project Managers.
• Document and process project changes in cost control systems.
• Validate expenditures, capture accruals, and prepare monthly performance reports.
• Support estimating processes, bid evaluations, WBS setup, and rules of credit.
• Track progress against baseline schedules and identify cost/schedule variances.
• Prepare reporting data for dashboards and project reporting tools.
• Participate in risk assessments, stage-gate processes, and earned value analysis (EVM).
• Engage in project meetings and support project closeout activities.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience in cost management or project controls.
• Experience within Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Industrial, or Power industries (preferred).
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or Construction Management (preferred).
• Professional certifications such as AACE CCE/CCC or PMP are an asset.
• Proficient in:
  • Cost control systems (e.g., Oracle, EcoSys)
  • Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint
  • Collaboration tools such as SharePoint, OneDrive
  • Familiarity with Power BI reporting
• Strong analytical and data interpretation skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage a high workload with minimal supervision.
• Comfortable working with teams across multiple geographic locations.

Core Competencies

• Cost Control & Forecasting
• Earned Value Management (EVM)
• Budgeting & Accruals
• Data Analysis & Variance Tracking
• Change Management
• Reporting & Documentation
• Cross-functional Collaboration

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.