Role: Project Controls Specialist I (Data Analytics)
Location: Houston, TX, 77056
Contract
**Shift is 8AM - 4PM with flexibility with the option to work remotely on Fridays**
**Will travel once a year**

Summary: The main function of a Project Controls Specialist is researching and evaluating aspects of potential and existing projects as they pertain to internal and external resource availability, resource allocation, competitors influence, concurrent projects, available manning and expertise, and schedule conflicts.

Responsibilities:
* Analyze potential and existing large to mega-projects in each region/franchise for conflicts pertaining to scheduling, personnel/manning needs, contractor availability, and equipment availability.
* Recommend course of action necessary to resolve aspects of projects noted to be problematic to successful project/program completion.
* Interface with project selection group and provide essential information ensuring in full understanding of project expectations and risks prior to sanctioning.
* Work with industry groups to research and determine availability of external resources that can or cannot support project execution.
* Develop repository of competing project data to aid in identifying potential conflicts for future projects in specific regions or franchises.
* Issue bi-monthly progress reports for each Operating Area noting aspects of concern and internal/external resources available
* Attend project and stakeholder meetings as needed

Skills:
* Experience in Microsoft Project, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Forecasting Process and Oracle
* Possess adequate communication skills
* Ability to learn and/or have knowledge of natural gas equipment

Education/Experience:
* Bachelor degree in Engineering, Construction or Business, or equivalent
* 0-2 years experience in Project Analysis, Controls and Data Analytics required