Project Controls Specialist Jobs in Houston, TX
Project Controls Specialist jobs in Houston are concentrated across the energy, petrochemical, and large-scale construction sectors, with demand centered in the Energy Corridor, Greenway Plaza, and downtown Houston. Employers hiring right now include Fluor, Johnson Controls, and WSP. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Description
The Assistant Project Controls Specialist will support all aspects of project controls and reporting, including project change management, cost control, progress measurement, schedule development and schedule control.
- Assist project set-up in the Enterprise Planning & Controls software.
- Input data, maintain logs, and run reports in the Enterprise Planning & Controls software or other tools.
- Assist with creating Work Breakdown Structure (WBS).
- Assist with developing, implementing, and maintaining scheduling reports, cost reports, cash flows and forecasts on small projects.
- Responsible for following project execution plans.
- Assist with reviewing and approving Purchase Orders and/or Subcontracts for proper coding.
- Input and document changes to cost reports or forecasts.
- Assist with upstream (prime contract) and downstream (purchase order & subcontract) change orders.
- Assist with the development of a cash flow.
- Assist in the development of various levels of schedules.
- Assist in applying logic ties within the schedule.
- Assist with resource loading of a schedule.
- Assist with coordinating project schedules and the development of scheduling reports.
- Assist with retrieving, reviewing and distributing pre-programmed scheduling reports along with back-up documentation.
- Assist with updating and documenting schedule progress.
- Assist with developing and maintaining an earned value management system.
- Assist with verifying progress measurements.
- Assist with developing and maintaining progress curves.
- Assist with material takeoffs.
- Assist quality checks and inspections on project controls deliverables.
- Assist with field audits to validate accuracy of reporting and processes.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Complies with all policies and standards.
Qualifications
- Bachelor Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field required.
- Or applicable experience may be substituted for the degree requirement required.
- Experience with Oracle Primavera P6 preferred.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office.
- OSHA 10-hour safety certification Ability to obtain.
This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.
Job Project Controls
Primary Location US-TX-Houston
Schedule: Full-time
Travel: Yes, 5 % of the Time
Req ID: 262902
Job Hire Type New Grad #LI-DNI #CDB
EEO/Disabled/Veterans
Description
The Assistant Project Controls Specialist will support all aspects of project controls and reporting, including project change management, cost control, progress measurement, schedule development and schedule control.
- Assist project set-up in the Enterprise Planning & Controls software.
- Input data, maintain logs, and run reports in the Enterprise Planning & Controls software or other tools.
- Assist with creating Work Breakdown Structure (WBS).
- Assist with developing, implementing, and maintaining scheduling reports, cost reports, cash flows and forecasts on small projects.
- Responsible for following project execution plans.
- Assist with reviewing and approving Purchase Orders and/or Subcontracts for proper coding.
- Input and document changes to cost reports or forecasts.
- Assist with upstream (prime contract) and downstream (purchase order & subcontract) change orders.
- Assist with the development of a cash flow.
- Assist in the development of various levels of schedules.
- Assist in applying logic ties within the schedule.
- Assist with resource loading of a schedule.
- Assist with coordinating project schedules and the development of scheduling reports.
- Assist with retrieving, reviewing and distributing pre-programmed scheduling reports along with back-up documentation.
- Assist with updating and documenting schedule progress.
- Assist with developing and maintaining an earned value management system.
- Assist with verifying progress measurements.
- Assist with developing and maintaining progress curves.
- Assist with material takeoffs.
- Assist quality checks and inspections on project controls deliverables.
- Assist with field audits to validate accuracy of reporting and processes.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Complies with all policies and standards.
Qualifications
- Bachelor Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field required.
- Or applicable experience may be substituted for the degree requirement required.
- Experience with Oracle Primavera P6 preferred.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office.
- OSHA 10-hour safety certification Ability to obtain.
This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.
Job Project Controls
Primary Location US-TX-Houston
Schedule: Full-time
Travel: Yes, 5 % of the Time
Req ID: 262902
Job Hire Type New Grad #LI-DNI #CDB
EEO/Disabled/Veterans
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Who's Hiring
- Fluor2
- Johnson Controls2
- WSP1
- Bowman1
- McDermott1
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services7
- Energy3
- Construction & Real Estate3
- Manufacturing2
- Renewable Energy1
Project Controls Specialist Jobs in Houston: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a project controls specialist job in Houston?
Focus your search on Houston's energy and engineering-procurement-construction sectors, where demand for project controls professionals is deepest. The Energy Corridor, Greenway Plaza, and downtown Houston house the largest concentration of employers. Candidates who can demonstrate hands-on EPC or capital project experience, proficiency with Primavera P6, and familiarity with cost-control on large industrial projects stand out in this market.
Which companies hire project controls specialists in Houston?
Employers hiring project controls specialists in Houston right now include Fluor, Johnson Controls, and WSP, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Houston's hiring pool is dominated by major oil and gas operators, engineering and construction firms, and infrastructure contractors that manage large capital programs across the Gulf Coast region.
Are there remote project controls specialist jobs in Houston?
Yes, but selectively: project controls work tied to active construction sites or field operations is almost always on-site, while cost-engineering, scheduling analysis, and reporting functions are more likely to go hybrid or remote. About 18% of project controls specialist openings tied to Houston are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The analytical and reporting side of the role is where Houston employers most often allow flexible arrangements.
How can I get a project controls specialist job in Houston with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in Houston is through a junior cost engineer, project controls analyst, or planning coordinator role at a mid-size EPC firm or owner-operator. Houston has a large community of engineering and construction companies that run structured graduate or junior programs, particularly in the Energy Corridor. Building familiarity with Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project, and pursuing an AACE International certification, gives early-career candidates a concrete edge in local interviews.
Which industries hire the most project controls specialists in Houston?
The sectors hiring the most project controls specialists in Houston are Consulting & Professional Services, Energy, and Construction & Real Estate, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Houston's position as the energy capital of the United States drives sustained demand, with major capital investment in upstream, midstream, and downstream projects generating a consistent need for scheduling and cost-control professionals.
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