Project Controller (Junior)

You must be able to work in the U.S. without sponsorship. No C2C or 3rd parties, please.

Junior Project Controller role in Houston, TX

• Contract role with hybrid work schedule (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday in office, Wednesday and Friday remote/work from home)

We are seeking an energetic Project Controller to support program and project controls within a team focused on safety and operational excellence. This role plays a key part in managing financial performance across capital projects, ensuring accurate cost tracking, forecasting, and reporting.

What you’ll do:

• Track and record project costs through work orders, purchase orders, and invoices
• Monitor budgets, support forecasting, and resolve cost discrepancies
• Provide financial reporting and analysis to support project estimating, contractor selection, and management
• Perform final cost reconciliation and support project closeout activities
• Prepare detailed cost reports and communicate insights to project teams and leadership
• Analyze cost trends and predict future expenditures
• Identify and recommend improvements to cost control and forecasting processes
• Support full lifecycle project controls from initiation through closure
• Collaborate with project managers, contractors, and stakeholders to maintain strong working relationships

What we’re looking for:

• Degree in Accounting, Business, Engineering, or Project Management preferred
• 5 years of experience in cost control on capital projects
• Strong proficiency in Excel and other business software tools
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present to stakeholders at all levels
• Experience analyzing cost and schedule data relationships is a plus
• Ability to translate data into clear, actionable insights
• Collaborative mindset with a proactive approach to learning and process improvement

If you’re experienced in project cost controls and enjoy working in a dynamic, team-oriented environment, this is a great opportunity to make an impact.