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Project Controls Specialist jobs in Texas are among the most active in the country, concentrated in energy, petrochemical, heavy civil, and large-scale infrastructure sectors, with openings at every level from entry-level cost engineers through senior program controls leads. Houston anchors the market given its oil and gas and EPC footprint, while Dallas-Fort Worth and San Antonio support significant construction, defense, and public infrastructure hiring. Major employers with a lasting Texas presence include Bechtel, Fluor, and Zachry Group, with strong recurring demand for Earned Value Management, cost forecasting, and scheduling specialties. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Are you looking for an exciting job where you can put your skills and talents to work at a company you can feel proud to be a part of? Do you want a workplace that will challenge you and offer you opportunities to learn and grow? A position at Xcel Energy could be just what you’re looking for.
This position may be filed at a level II or Senior. The position summary and responsibilities highlight the level II role.
Position Summary
This position is responsible for the development and analysis of cost analysis reports, development and analysis of project schedules, support for project lifecycle execution or a combination thereof on organizationally strategic projects. Coordinate with Project Managers to assemble the budget and forecast data to provide integrated reporting. Supports initial and ongoing project setup in the work and asset management system. Advise and assist in the initial development of financial work breakdown structure, accounting, estimating, and reporting. Advise and assist in the development of the schedule work breakdown structure, resource loading & profiles, and adherence to organizational performance index. Functional integration of schedule and financial software. Assists department leads with creation and coordination of short and long term work profiles. Provides regional training and mentoring to various stakeholders and project control personnel as a subject matter expert.
Essential Responsibilities
- Supports the Project Managers' with standardized reporting for regional capital project stakeholders regarding project level business area capital expenditures. Establishes, implements and monitors the availability, accuracy and usefulness of project cost analysis reports and key performance indicators for use at the individual project level up to executive management.
- Develop, maintain and promote project schedules as a project management tool. Progressively elaborate schedule details to identify critical path. Support Project Managers by assessing the reporting of work progress against the project baseline. Maintain subject matter expert proficiency of the corporate tool and knowledge of industry standard software tools.
- Assists Project Managers and other project personnel in preparing project Cost Analysis Reports and various cost analyses. Facilitate execution of strategic projects for all aspects of project cost controls. Understands, demonstrates and communicates the use of Work Breakdown Structures in project cost control.
- Responsible for understanding and integrating capital cost reporting tools and applications, including the Work and Asset Management System. Demonstrates super-user capabilities with the Work and Asset Management System, and other financial systems.
- Works in conjunction with Capital Project Analyst, Capital Asset Accounting, Tax, Regulatory finance and other areas of Xcel Energy and the business area to facilitate integration of financial aspects and impacts for Capital Projects. Understands Sarbanes Oxley key controls and provides reporting and tracking for all key controls applicable to a capital project.
- Provides training for internal and external stakeholders on process and function within the overall project management process. Provides mentoring on the work and asset management system and/or scheduling software in relation to execution, control, analysis and reporting.
Project Control Specialist II (Salary range: $73,700.00 - $104,633.33)
Minimum Requirements
- Required BS/BA Degree in Construction Management, Business, Finance or technical field (or a combination of education and experience providing equivalent knowledge) and relevant experience with project planning, cost estimating, scheduling, forecasting and financial analysis.
- Minimum of five (5) years related project controls experience. Practical knowledge of overall project control, estimating, and reporting methods.
- Expert level knowledge of one or highly proficient in both: Cost control for application in project cost estimating, organization, and control. Scheduling for project planning and monitoring/control methods and practices.
- Comprehensive understanding of company policies, procedures and financial obligations that would apply to projects.
- Proficient in standard server software applications such as e-mail, spreadsheet, word processing, database, as well as scheduling and cost estimating software applications.
- Preferred Past experience with Enterprise based scheduling tool, Project & Portfolio Management tool, Business Objects and SAP software programs is desirable.
Sr. Project Control Specialist (Salary range: $84,900.00 - $120,566.66)
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor Degree from an accredited university, or equivalent relevant experience with knowledge of project planning, scheduling and cost estimating techniques.
- Minimum of ten (10) years related experience.
- Practical knowledge of overall project control, estimating, and reporting methods and working knowledge scheduling and cost control for application in project cost estimating, organization, and control.
- Detailed knowledge of project planning, scheduling, and monitoring/control methods and practices.
- Comprehensive understanding of company policies, procedures and financial obligations that would apply to projects.
- Expert in standard server software applications such as e-mail, spreadsheet, word processing, database, as well as scheduling and cost estimating software applications.
- Past experience with software tool development for project management desirable.
As a leading combination electricity and natural gas energy company, Xcel Energy offers a comprehensive portfolio of energy-related products and services to 3.4 million electricity and 1.9 million natural gas customers across eight Western and Midwestern states. At Xcel Energy, we strive to be the preferred and trusted provider of the energy our customers need. If you’re ready to be a part of something big, we invite you to join our team.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Individuals with a disability who need an accommodation to apply please contact us at recruiting@xcelenergy.com.
Non-Bargaining
The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $73,700.00 to $120,566.66 per year.
This position is eligible for the following benefits: Annual Incentive Program, Medical/Pharmacy Plan, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Dependent Care Reimbursement Account, Health Care Reimbursement Account, Health Savings Account (HSA) (if enrolled in eligible health plan), Limited-Purpose FSA (if enrolled in eligible health plan and HSA), Transportation Reimbursement Account, Short-term disability (STD), Long-term disability (LTD), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Fitness Center Reimbursement (if enrolled in eligible health plan), Tuition reimbursement, Transit programs, Employee recognition program, Pension, 401(k) plan, Paid time off (PTO), Holidays, Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO), Parental Leave.
Benefit plans are subject to change and Xcel Energy has the right to end, suspend, or amend any of its plans, at any time, in whole or in part.
In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information including but not limited to dates of school attendance and graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
Deadline to Apply: 07/02/26
EEO is the Law | EEO is the Law Supplement | Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination | Equal Opportunity Policy (PDF) | Employee Rights (PDF)
All Xcel Energy employees and contractors share responsibility for protecting the company's information and systems by adhering to cybersecurity policies, standards, and best practices, recognizing that cybersecurity is everyone's responsibility.
ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT
Xcel Energy endeavors to make https://www.xcelenergy.com/ accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact Xcel Energy Talent Acquisition at recruiting@xcelenergy.com. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.
Are you looking for an exciting job where you can put your skills and talents to work at a company you can feel proud to be a part of? Do you want a workplace that will challenge you and offer you opportunities to learn and grow? A position at Xcel Energy could be just what you’re looking for.
This position may be filed at a level II or Senior. The position summary and responsibilities highlight the level II role.
Position Summary
This position is responsible for the development and analysis of cost analysis reports, development and analysis of project schedules, support for project lifecycle execution or a combination thereof on organizationally strategic projects. Coordinate with Project Managers to assemble the budget and forecast data to provide integrated reporting. Supports initial and ongoing project setup in the work and asset management system. Advise and assist in the initial development of financial work breakdown structure, accounting, estimating, and reporting. Advise and assist in the development of the schedule work breakdown structure, resource loading & profiles, and adherence to organizational performance index. Functional integration of schedule and financial software. Assists department leads with creation and coordination of short and long term work profiles. Provides regional training and mentoring to various stakeholders and project control personnel as a subject matter expert.
Essential Responsibilities
- Supports the Project Managers' with standardized reporting for regional capital project stakeholders regarding project level business area capital expenditures. Establishes, implements and monitors the availability, accuracy and usefulness of project cost analysis reports and key performance indicators for use at the individual project level up to executive management.
- Develop, maintain and promote project schedules as a project management tool. Progressively elaborate schedule details to identify critical path. Support Project Managers by assessing the reporting of work progress against the project baseline. Maintain subject matter expert proficiency of the corporate tool and knowledge of industry standard software tools.
- Assists Project Managers and other project personnel in preparing project Cost Analysis Reports and various cost analyses. Facilitate execution of strategic projects for all aspects of project cost controls. Understands, demonstrates and communicates the use of Work Breakdown Structures in project cost control.
- Responsible for understanding and integrating capital cost reporting tools and applications, including the Work and Asset Management System. Demonstrates super-user capabilities with the Work and Asset Management System, and other financial systems.
- Works in conjunction with Capital Project Analyst, Capital Asset Accounting, Tax, Regulatory finance and other areas of Xcel Energy and the business area to facilitate integration of financial aspects and impacts for Capital Projects. Understands Sarbanes Oxley key controls and provides reporting and tracking for all key controls applicable to a capital project.
- Provides training for internal and external stakeholders on process and function within the overall project management process. Provides mentoring on the work and asset management system and/or scheduling software in relation to execution, control, analysis and reporting.
Project Control Specialist II (Salary range: $73,700.00 - $104,633.33)
Minimum Requirements
- Required BS/BA Degree in Construction Management, Business, Finance or technical field (or a combination of education and experience providing equivalent knowledge) and relevant experience with project planning, cost estimating, scheduling, forecasting and financial analysis.
- Minimum of five (5) years related project controls experience. Practical knowledge of overall project control, estimating, and reporting methods.
- Expert level knowledge of one or highly proficient in both: Cost control for application in project cost estimating, organization, and control. Scheduling for project planning and monitoring/control methods and practices.
- Comprehensive understanding of company policies, procedures and financial obligations that would apply to projects.
- Proficient in standard server software applications such as e-mail, spreadsheet, word processing, database, as well as scheduling and cost estimating software applications.
- Preferred Past experience with Enterprise based scheduling tool, Project & Portfolio Management tool, Business Objects and SAP software programs is desirable.
Sr. Project Control Specialist (Salary range: $84,900.00 - $120,566.66)
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor Degree from an accredited university, or equivalent relevant experience with knowledge of project planning, scheduling and cost estimating techniques.
- Minimum of ten (10) years related experience.
- Practical knowledge of overall project control, estimating, and reporting methods and working knowledge scheduling and cost control for application in project cost estimating, organization, and control.
- Detailed knowledge of project planning, scheduling, and monitoring/control methods and practices.
- Comprehensive understanding of company policies, procedures and financial obligations that would apply to projects.
- Expert in standard server software applications such as e-mail, spreadsheet, word processing, database, as well as scheduling and cost estimating software applications.
- Past experience with software tool development for project management desirable.
As a leading combination electricity and natural gas energy company, Xcel Energy offers a comprehensive portfolio of energy-related products and services to 3.4 million electricity and 1.9 million natural gas customers across eight Western and Midwestern states. At Xcel Energy, we strive to be the preferred and trusted provider of the energy our customers need. If you’re ready to be a part of something big, we invite you to join our team.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Individuals with a disability who need an accommodation to apply please contact us at recruiting@xcelenergy.com.
Non-Bargaining
The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $73,700.00 to $120,566.66 per year.
This position is eligible for the following benefits: Annual Incentive Program, Medical/Pharmacy Plan, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Dependent Care Reimbursement Account, Health Care Reimbursement Account, Health Savings Account (HSA) (if enrolled in eligible health plan), Limited-Purpose FSA (if enrolled in eligible health plan and HSA), Transportation Reimbursement Account, Short-term disability (STD), Long-term disability (LTD), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Fitness Center Reimbursement (if enrolled in eligible health plan), Tuition reimbursement, Transit programs, Employee recognition program, Pension, 401(k) plan, Paid time off (PTO), Holidays, Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO), Parental Leave.
Benefit plans are subject to change and Xcel Energy has the right to end, suspend, or amend any of its plans, at any time, in whole or in part.
In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information including but not limited to dates of school attendance and graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
Deadline to Apply: 07/02/26
EEO is the Law | EEO is the Law Supplement | Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination | Equal Opportunity Policy (PDF) | Employee Rights (PDF)
All Xcel Energy employees and contractors share responsibility for protecting the company's information and systems by adhering to cybersecurity policies, standards, and best practices, recognizing that cybersecurity is everyone's responsibility.
ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT
Xcel Energy endeavors to make https://www.xcelenergy.com/ accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact Xcel Energy Talent Acquisition at recruiting@xcelenergy.com. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.
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Project Controls Specialist Job Market in Texas
A snapshot from current Texas openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Honeywell4
- Memorial Hermann Health System2
- Panelmatic2
- Air Liquide1
- Argano1
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services8
- Chemicals & Materials4
- Energy4
- Healthcare & Medical Services4
- Manufacturing4
What Texas Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in project controls specialist jobs across Texas.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or a closely related technical field
- Proficiency in Primavera P6 and cost management software such as EcoSys or Prism
- Earned Value Management experience on capital or infrastructure projects
- PMI-SP or AACE International certification such as CCP, PSP, or CEP preferred
- Experience supporting EPC or owner-operator projects in energy or heavy industrial environments
- Strong reporting skills with ability to communicate schedule and cost status to project leadership
Project Controls Specialist Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a project controls specialist in Texas?
Most project controls specialists in Texas start with a bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or a quantitative field, then build experience on capital projects in the energy or infrastructure sectors. Texas does not require a state license for this role, but AACE International certifications like the CCP or PSP are widely recognized by Texas employers as a benchmark of professional competency. Gaining hands-on exposure to scheduling software and cost reporting early in your career accelerates advancement.
How much do project controls specialists make in Texas?
Project controls specialists in Texas earn a median of about $98,440 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $57,460 for the lowest 10% to over $162,780 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire project controls specialists in Texas?
Employers hiring project controls specialists in Texas right now include Honeywell, Memorial Hermann Health System, and Panelmatic, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Texas's concentration of large EPC firms, energy operators, and public infrastructure agencies means consistent demand across multiple employer types throughout the year.
Which Texas cities have the most project controls specialist jobs?
Houston, Austin, and Dallas have the most project controls specialist openings in Texas. Houston drives the largest share of demand due to its dense cluster of EPC contractors and oil and gas operators, while Dallas-Fort Worth supports strong hiring in commercial construction, defense, and public transit infrastructure, and San Antonio draws from ongoing military facility and highway projects.
Are there remote project controls specialist jobs in Texas?
Yes, but they're limited, since the role frequently requires on-site presence to monitor schedule progress, verify quantities, and coordinate directly with field teams. About 15% of project controls specialist openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, and those tend to concentrate in cost reporting, forecasting, and program-level analysis functions that can be done from a home office.
How can I get hired as a project controls specialist in Texas with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying for a cost engineer, project coordinator, or scheduler assistant role at a large Texas EPC firm or energy operator, where structured on-the-job training is common. Companies like Fluor and Zachry Group periodically run new-graduate programs that rotate candidates through controls, estimating, and scheduling functions. Earning an AACE Student Member credential or completing a Primavera P6 course before applying gives candidates a measurable edge over applicants with no controls-specific training.
Where can I find and apply to project controls specialist jobs in Texas?
You can find and apply to project controls specialist jobs in Texas on Migrate Mate, which lists current Texas openings. Find roles that fit your experience and location, then apply directly to each one.
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