Project Controls Engineer

The Project Controls Engineer will lead project controls for multiple small capital projects at Linde Advanced Material Technologies, based in The Woodlands, Texas and Deer Park, Texas. The role encompasses cost control, forecasting, scheduling, risk management, and purchase-to-pay from proposal through close-out, with accountability for developing and managing budgets, tracking costs against forecasts, identifying variances, and partnering with project managers to implement corrective actions. The position requires forecasting cash flow and expenditures based on project progress, vendor payments, and contractor performance, and assessing impacts of commitments and invoice timing. You will identify cost risks and critical issues early and collaborate with the team to create and execute recovery plans. You will deliver clear reporting, including progress updates, variance analysis, and cost and schedule forecasts, and actively support project and portfolio review meetings. You will manage change processes to ensure all changes are documented, evaluated, and reflected in project plans and estimates; coordinate with contractors and conduct site visits as needed. You will establish and maintain project controls plans, including contingency management tied to the work breakdown structure, and apply PMI principles and best practices. You will drive continuous improvement, uphold safety and ethical standards, collaborate effectively, and communicate clearly with stakeholders while supporting team development.

Responsibilities

• Lead project controls for multiple small capital projects, covering cost control, forecasting, scheduling, risk management, and purchase-to-pay from proposal through close-out
• Develop and manage project budgets, track costs against forecasts, identify variances, and collaborate with project managers to implement corrective actions
• Forecast cash flow and expenditures based on project progress, vendor payments, and contractor performance, and assess impacts of commitments and invoice timing
• Identify cost risks and critical issues early, and work with the team to create and execute recovery plans
• Deliver clear reporting, including progress updates, variance analysis, and cost and schedule forecasts, and support project and portfolio review meetings
• Manage change processes to ensure changes are documented, evaluated, and reflected in project plans and estimates; coordinate with contractors and conduct site visits as needed
• Establish and maintain project controls plans, including contingency management tied to the work breakdown structure, and apply PMI principles and best practices
• Drive continuous improvement, uphold safety and ethical standards, collaborate effectively, and communicate clearly with stakeholders while supporting team development

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Construction, or a related field, or equivalent experience

• At least three (3) years of experience in project controls or scheduling; experience supporting project controls in construction or turnaround environments is a plus

• PMP and/or AACE Certified Cost Engineer certification is preferred

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Project; Primavera (P6) experience is preferred

• Solid understanding of cost control, scheduling, progress tracking, and risk management practices (AACEi standards)

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, especially Excel, Word, and database systems

• Detail-oriented with strong planning, communication, and problem-solving skills; ability to manage multiple projects and travel up to 15%

• Note: This role is with Linde Advanced Material Technologies and locations include The Woodlands, TX and Deer Park, TX.