Project Controls Specialist

About you:
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If you have world-class ambitions to reach the stars while keeping your feet on the ground, we’re the team for you. We've created a new breed of company – future-focused with reimagined ambition across all disciplines within the energy sector.

We love people who know their own potential and are not afraid to use it. We know that together, we’re far more than the sum of our parts. So, we celebrate people who want to grow and develop as we work together on some of the largest projects on the energy world stage.

We are committed to our diverse and inclusive community – a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. From day one, we offer a range of family-friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds.

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We’re a disability-friendly employer and can make adjustments to support you to perform at your best during the recruitment process.

Our purpose and beliefs:
As Kent, we’re tackling the greatest challenge of our time - to bring our world the energy it needs in the most responsible way ever imagined.

It’s the energy of every member of our team driven by our beliefs that is making this happen. Whatever our skill, our language, or our culture. These beliefs define and direct us every day to be the very best - for ourselves, our clients, our key stakeholders, the communities we operate in and the planet:

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We recognise that diversity & inclusion are catalysts for success. We’re heightening awareness on the benefits of people diversity, diversity of experiences and diversity of our perspectives. Creating a culture of inclusivity where all employees feel a sense of belonging.

Our combined energy is fueled by different nationalities, across 6 continents and 24 countries. Our commitment is to celebrate character – no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability.

About the job:

Kent is looking for a Project Controls Specialist to support our client’s projects in Bayport, TX.

You will maintain project estimating, scheduling, costs, risk management, and project change requests.

Typical project sizes range from $10k - $6MM TIC.

Days will include interfacing with Project Managers, outside vendors, purchasing, and accounting.

You will be responsible for tracking and reporting project metrics, supporting the project managers in

schedules, cost reports, and purchasing.

Basic Job Requirements

Update monthly presentation and data for actual project spend and forecasts.
Update monthly presentation for schedule compliance of projects.
Support the development of capital planning and budgeting in the Long-Range Plan.
Develop ad hoc reports as needed related to Project Controls.

Cost Management

Work with Project Managers/Engineers to develop estimates and budgets breakdowns for projects.
Maintain cost workbooks for projects.
Enter requestions Project Managers/Engineers.
Input service receipts and process through SAP at the direction of Capital Lead.
Work with Accounts Payable, Receiving, and Accounting to ensure proper receipt and closeout of Purchase Orders.
Maintain forecasts monthly for capital projects.
Follow up with vendors to maintain invoicing forecasts.

Project Schedules

Develop, maintain, and manage project schedules, ensuring timely and accurate updates.
Track progress relative to baseline schedules and deadlines.

Change Management

Facilitate the engineering and construction change management process with Project Managers/Engineers.

In addition to the responsibilities listed herein, the employee may be required to perform other ad-hoc tasks as needed or directed by the supervisor or management. These tasks will be within the reasonable scope of the employee's skills, capabilities, and role within the organization. The intent of this provision is to allow for flexibility and adaptability in meeting the dynamic needs of the organization, ensuring that operational requirements can be met efficiently. All such tasks will be assigned considering the employee's current workload and with respect to their professional development.

These job requirements are the minimum basics of this job role. The Client will provide you further details of your job requirements upon mobilizing. These tasks will be within the reasonable scope of the employee's skills, capabilities, and role within the organization. The intent of this provision is to allow for flexibility and adaptability in meeting the needs of the Client ensuring that operational requirements can be met efficiently. All such tasks will be assigned considering the employee's current workload and with respect to their professional development.

Qualification/ Training/ Certification:

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or Accounting preferred.
3 years of project controls or cost analyst experience.
Strong data analytical skills.
Strong Experience with SAP.
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications including Excel and PowerPoint.
Experience with scheduling software like Microsoft Project is preferred.
Experience with data visualization software like Power BI is preferred.
Strong interpersonal skills as well as excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent organization skills.
Ability to organize data and multi-task.
Must be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to present updates to the project team and management.

HSSEQ:

The Employee shall observe the Health, Safety, Sustainability, Environment and Quality rules of the Company; it’s clients and the governing authorities of the host country.

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