Job Description

We are looking for a

Project Controls Specialist

to support daily maintenance planning and cost control. The role will focus on

cost tracking, reporting, and forecasting

using

SAP

, ensuring the integrity of financial controls and work management processes for maintenance projects.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage the

routine maintenance cost control process

by tracking actual costs, forecasts, and variances using

SAP

and Excel models. Partner with maintenance planners and project engineers to ensure accurate and timely coding of work orders, purchase orders, and time entries. Monitor and reconcile

work orders

, ensuring commitments and actuals are aligned with budget expectations and project priorities. Create and maintain

cost tracking dashboards

, including weekly and monthly reporting of spending trends, accruals, and forecasts. Provide analysis on

cost performance

, identifying risks and deviations from baseline budgets, and advising on corrective actions. Facilitate the

monthly forecast cycle

in partnership with finance, ensuring alignment between reported costs and business expectations. Maintain documentation for change management, supporting tracking of budget changes, scope additions, and related cost impacts. Support compliance with corporate controls and reporting policies, ensuring consistent cost tracking practices. Coordinate with capital project teams on crossover projects, ensuring accurate cost separation between maintenance and capital expenditures. Assist with audit and closeout documentation for routine maintenance efforts, ensuring historical accuracy and completeness.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Engineering, or Business, or equivalent experience. 5+ years of experience in refinery or project cost control. Advanced proficiency in

SAP

and

Microsoft Excel

. Strong attention to detail, organizational, and analytical skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in oil & gas, energy, or manufacturing industries. Familiarity with

Work Order

and

Project Management

processes. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Pay: $50.00 - $80.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Vision insurance
Work Location: In person