Project Controls SpecialistSummary: The Project Controls Specialist will assist the Project Managers in all project control duties on assigned projects, including reporting, cost control, estimating, scheduling, project accounting, project closeout and other support activities as needed. The ideal candidate will be highly proficient in project cost control and analysis with demonstrable experience in project planning and scheduling.Duties and Responsibilities:Initiate and build projects in ERP system as well as drive demand for manufacturing and procurement activities.Ability to review contracts, proposals and scope of work to understand project requirementsCreate and maintain work and cost break down structuresProject cost control (budgets, change orders, forecasting)Initiate milestone tracker and produce certificates for invoicingDevelop and maintain detailed project schedulesImplement and maintain an earned value progress measurement system (Progress S-curves with graphs and charts)Create and/or support monthly and weekly reportsSupport internal and external meetings and publish meeting minutes as requiredMaintain/support an action item register if requiredMaintain an MOC Log and generate/steward change orders where requiredGenerate contract closeout reportsAll other duties as assignedWork is in office in Houston, TX. Not remote.Qualifications:Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a similar positionSubsea Equipment knowledge is a bonusAdvanced proficiency in Microsoft Project, Excel, and ERP systems (preferably IFS but similar systems is a bonus as well)Proficiency in MS PowerPoint and WordExcellent communication skillsAbility to meet deadlines under pressureAbility to Influence others through cooperation and teamworkOpen-minded with a strong customer orientation.Self-motivated, independent, proactive, and able to take initiativeCreative and systematic, taking ideas to final resultAbility and willingness to work with company affiliates internationally