Project Controls - Cost Specialist
Saulsbury
Provide cost control, reporting, forecasting and analysis for EPC projects.
3 days ago ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Houston, TX
Office Full-Time
Company Size
5,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
General Construction
Field Services
Electrical and Instrumentation
Fabrication and Modules
Insulation and Scaffolding
EPC (Engineering, Procurement, Construction)
Pipe Fabrication
Sector Specialisms
Oil and Gas
Gas Processing and Treatment
LNG (Liquified Natural Gas)
Battery Storage
Substations
Renewable Natural Gas
Role
What you would be doing
change management
budget tracking
cost reporting
payroll auditing
procurement liaison
data audits
- Assist with development and maintenance of change management system including change orders, budget shifts, and trends including contingency management.
- Develop and maintain budgets in progress tracking tool.
- Develop and maintain multiple project cost reports (both internal & client) on a weekly basis.
- Assist with auditing payroll coding on a weekly basis.
- Liaison with the procurement and billing departments
- Develop and maintain multiple reports on weekly and monthly labor progress and performance reports (both internal and client), project cost tracking reports for indirect labor, rental equipment, and subcontracts.
- Perform data audits to ensure accuracy of information.
- Actively participate in bi-weekly or monthly reviews of all cost controls deliverables with the project team.
- Assist management in forecasting the project expected costs for monthly reporting.
What you bring
project controls
5+ years
earned value
engineering degree
excel
travel
- Ability to work within a team as well as independently while prioritizing a large volume work and maintaining the highest quality.
- Ability to travel to job sites to perform job duties, including walking construction site for progress audits.
- Timely and accurate forward-looking analysis and mitigation plan development to reduce or eliminate unforeseen cost impacts.
- Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
- 5+ years Experience in project controls, cost management, trend and change management, and/or project management experience with an EPC contractor or in the Oil and Gas Industry preferable.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to convey information.
- Valid Driver's License
- Must be able to work fast track and meet deadlines.
- Understand earned value management systems.
- Degree in engineering or construction management in lieu of experience.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite of tools a must, especially Excel.
- Subject to background check and drug screen
- Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time and work on a computer.
- Occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch.
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Security clearance- subject to background check and drug screen
Company
Overview
Billions in Revenue
Annual Revenue Scale
The company generates billions annually, reflecting its large-scale operations and market presence.
Multimillion-Dollar Bonding
Financial Capacity
It maintains multimillion-dollar bonding capacity for major industrial projects, ensuring reliability for clients.
500 MW Solar Project
Clean Energy Achievement
In 2021, it completed a 500 MWAC solar + BESS project, marking a significant pivot into clean energy solutions.
- Founded in 1967 by Dick Saulsbury in Odessa, Texas, the company evolved from an electrical contractor into a full-service EPC powerhouse.
- Over decades it expanded through Saulcon and Saulsbury Engineering, merging into Saulsbury Industries in 2012 to deliver turnkey projects nationwide.
- Its nationwide footprint features offices and fabrication hubs across Texas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, North Dakota and beyond.
- The company continues to launch regional hubs—like the Houston engineering center—to support growth in renewables, carbon capture, and Gulf-Coast energy.
- Typical projects span oil & gas midstream, refining, petrochemical plants, utility-scale solar and storage, LNG, water treatment, hydrogen, and EV infrastructure.
- Notable undertakings include fabrication of skids, complex E&I installations, modular construction, and clean-energy solar + battery systems.
99.9% safety compliance
Safety Compliance Rate
Achieved an industry-leading safety compliance rate, demonstrating a commitment to accident-free operations.
100% employee satisfaction
Employee Satisfaction Rate
Maintained a perfect score for employee satisfaction in team-based projects, reflecting strong collaboration and employee engagement.
97% retention rate
Customer Retention Rate
Boast a high customer retention rate, indicating strong customer loyalty and satisfaction with services provided.
- Acting with integrity and adhering to the highest ethical standards in all business dealings.
- Striving for excellence with high standards for performance, quality, and customer satisfaction.
- Fostering an environment of teamwork and collaboration for employee success.
- Committed to delivering value by understanding customer needs and providing high-quality solutions.
2040 Target
Net Zero Carbon Emissions
Commitment to achieving net zero carbon emissions through sustainable practices.
- Committed to reducing environmental impact through sustainable construction practices and innovative solutions.
- Efforts include reducing emissions, waste, and resource consumption on projects.
- Promotes the use of renewable energy sources and implements energy-efficient solutions on projects.
- Continually monitors and improves sustainability performance to align with industry best practices.
- Promotes an inclusive and diverse workforce, focusing on equal opportunity for all employees.
- Recruitment efforts aim to attract a wide range of talented individuals from different backgrounds.
- Implemented diversity training programs to foster an inclusive workplace culture.
- Regularly tracks diversity metrics, including gender representation and workforce composition, to ensure progress toward a diverse workplace.
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