Project Controller

Dasro is looking for a Project Controller (Specialist) for one of its clients in Houston, TX

Location: On-site – Houston, TX (8 hours per day / 40 hours per week)

Term: 23 months

Start Date: 06/30/2026

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Provide project management support services in the areas of project initiation, cost management, change management, progress measurement, reporting and project close out
• Collaborate with project managers on the development and review of project plan, estimate, schedule, risk and contractual requirements
• Develop and implement project controls and monitoring procedures to ensure the achievement of project schedule and cost objectives
• Collect, analyze, and report on project data and costs from various stakeholders (e.g., engineering, procurement, construction, and accounting)
• Develop PC Organizational structure and staffing worksheet
• Maintain full understanding of overall project scope
• Review and provide input into Estimate and maps to the control WBS
• Communicate control WBS to scheduling and contractor for reporting requirements
• Develop and ensure documents are maintained for the project controls plan for all key areas of project controls
• Review required project documentation during project assurance reviews and provide feedback to project teams
• Review schedule, provide input, and ensure list of project key milestones is maintained
• Work closely with project estimator and scheduler and provide input into baselines
• Ensure project has appropriate AFE funding
• Review schedule and other forecast drivers to update project time phasing for control budget and estimate to complete
• Review requisitions for commitment of project materials and services
• Provide input into incurred costs reporting and variance explanations
• Monitor cost and committed to budget and forecast
• Analyze data to establish the differences in initial estimates during RFP and contract award
• Review contractor cost and progress and provide input to estimate at completion
• Maintain full understanding of Earned Value Management, rules of credit, and progress measurement
• Work closely with material and service providers to define rules of credit for earned value management
• Monitor cost progress and performance metrics to establish potential and pending trends
• Evaluate and recommend allowances for design unknowns, escalation, and contingency
• Interface with project management, engineering, construction and procurement departments for project forecasting and trends

Mandatory Qualifications:

• 15 years of related experience
• University degree
• Experience with executing high-risk capital programs or projects of different asset types
• Strong experience in project controls including cost management, forecasting, budgeting, scheduling, and variance analysis
• Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM), project reporting, and performance measurement on large capital projects

Desired Qualifications:

• Field experience considered an asset
• Experience working as part of a project controls team on large scale projects
• Proven ability to provide mentorship to junior and intermediate staff