Bachelor's degree or diploma in Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Finance, Business, or related discipline.
5-8 years of project cost control experience on large capital projects, ideally in pipeline, midstream, or oil & gas.
Hands-on experience with project controls management of change (PCMOC) and forecasting.
Practical, advanced AI skills applied to project controls, including tools like Microsoft Copilot and Power BI.
Strong knowledge of commitments, accruals, invoice validation, and cost reconciliation.
Understanding of earned value metrics (CPI/SPI) and contingency tracking.
Proficiency in advanced Excel and Power BI; experience with EcoSys, SAP, and Primavera P6 is a plus.
Responsibilities
Support project controls management of change (PCMOC) by logging, assessing, and tracking changes.
Assess cost and schedule impacts of changes and trends for ETC/EAC forecasts.
Apply AI and automation tools for variance commentary and data validation.
Support monthly forecasting cycles, including tracking contingencies and productivity impacts.
Maintain control budgets and cost coding aligned to WBS/CBS.
Track commitments, accruals, and actual costs; assist in cost reconciliation.
Review contractor and vendor invoices against contract terms and progress.
Prepare cost performance reports and maintain Power BI and Excel dashboards.
Support earned value reporting and coordinate with project managers to align cost and schedule data.
Assist in gate reviews, audits, and executive reporting with evidence-based cost information.
Benefits
Exposure to industry-leading clients and partners.
Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.
Flexible work environment and opportunities for advancement.
A culture that values safety, accountability, and excellence.
Full Job Description
Cost Controller (Level 2) - Project Controls | Houston, TX | Full Time - ID# 7316
We are seeking a Cost Controller (Level 2) to support our growing team in Houston, TX. In this role, you'll play a key part in driving project excellence, collaborating with industry leaders, and ensuring high-quality outcomes across complex initiatives.
Role & Responsibilities In this role, you will:
Support project controls management of change (PCMOC): log, assess, and track potential changes and trends through approval.
Assess the cost and schedule impact of changes and trends, and reflect them in ETC/EAC forecasts.
Apply AI and automation tools to controls work such as variance commentary, forecast and trend review, change-impact assessment, and data validation; verify outputs against source data.
Support monthly forecasting cycles, including contingency tracking, escalation, and productivity impacts; challenge unsupported forecasts.
Maintain control budgets, cost coding, and control accounts aligned to the WBS/CBS.
Track commitments, accruals, and actual costs; support cost reconciliation to source systems.
Review and validate contractor and vendor invoices against contract terms, progress, and quantities.
Prepare cost performance reports, variance analyses, and cash flow and commitment summaries; build and maintain Power BI and Excel dashboards.
Support earned value reporting (PV/EV/AC, CPI/SPI) and coordinate with schedulers, risk, and project managers to keep cost, schedule, and change data aligned.
Support gate reviews, audits, and executive reporting with traceable, evidence-based cost information.
Qualifications / Requirements To succeed in this role, you bring:
Bachelor's degree or diploma in Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Finance, Business, or a related discipline.
5-8 years of project cost control experience on large capital projects, ideally pipeline, midstream, or oil & gas.
Hands-on PCMOC experience assessing changes and trends, quantifying their impact, and reflecting them in ETC/EAC forecasts.
Practical, advanced AI skills applied to project controls (for example Microsoft Copilot, Power BI/Power Query, Python, or LLM-based tools), with specific examples you can describe.
Strong working knowledge of commitments, accruals, invoice validation, and cost reconciliation.
Working understanding of earned value (CPI/SPI) and contingency tracking.
Proficiency in advanced Excel and Power BI; experience with EcoSys, SAP, and Primavera P6 is an asset.
AACE CCP or EVP, or PMP, is preferred.
Ability to challenge assumptions professionally and work independently and collaboratively across teams.
Salary Range for Role: $125,000 - $130,000 annually Compensation at PTAG varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set and level of experience.
Exposure to industry-leading clients and partners.
Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.
Flexible work environment and opportunities for advancement.
A culture that values safety, accountability, and excellence.
