Our major client is seeking a Project Cost Controller / Project Controls Specialist to work within their facilities located in Pasadena, TX for a 12-month assignment (subject to extension).

The Project Cost Controller reports to the Manager of Project Controls and serves as subject matter expert assigned as project controls representative to projects.  The responsibilities of the project cost controller are to assist the Project Managers and Construction Coordinators in controlling, monitoring overall project cost, and schedule performance as it relates to the approved scope baseline.  A cost controller also monitors actual construction progress versus baseline, schedule and cost performance and reporting on overall project forecasts. 

Specific duties of the Project Cost Controller may include:

Overall project reporting Preparing project cost and schedule forecasts (may rely on separate schedule analyst for schedule portion) Formulating project completion forecasts and trend analysis Interfacing with project managers, project scheduler, and contractors to maintain cost projections Earned Value Management analysis of project performance Reviewing and appraising all requests for changes on contracts (Change Orders) Monitoring contractor staffing and equipment expenditures on contracts Monitoring installed quantities Analyzing contractor claims for additional costs Reviewing contractor invoices Generating and monitoring project tracking metrics