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Project Controls Specialist (BT-26019)Bastion Technologies, Inc.

  • not-remote
  • full-time
  • Salary
  • Houston, TX
Job Summary

Bastion Technologies, Inc.

Department: Commercial Engineering
Employment Type: Full Time

The Project Controls Specialist will support Commercial Projects in Houston, TX.

The Project Controls Specialist is responsible for supporting engineering and EPC projects through effective schedule control, cost estimating, risk tracking, and project performance reporting. This role works closely with project managers, engineering leads, and functional teams to ensure project plans are realistic, risks are visible, and execution is aligned with approved baselines. The position is hands-on and execution focused, with an emphasis on schedule integrity, forecasting accuracy, and actionable project insights.


RESPONSIBILITIES:

  1. Schedule Control and Planning
  • Develop and maintain integrated project schedules using Microsoft Project.
  • Establish schedule baselines and manage updates throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Track progress against planned milestones and critical path activities.
  • Identify schedule risks, float erosion, and potential recovery actions.
  • Support scenario analysis and what-if planning.

  1. Project Estimating and Forecasting
  • Support development of project estimates for engineering, procurement, and execution phases.
  • Assist in preparing labor hour estimates, cost rollups, and funding forecasts.
  • Track actuals versus estimates and identify variances.
  • Support reforecasting activities based on project changes and performance trends.

  1. Risk Tracking and Management
  • Develop and maintain project risk registers.
  • Facilitate identification, assessment, and prioritization of schedule and cost risks.
  • Track mitigation actions and risk status over time.
  • Support qualitative and quantitative risk assessments as required.

  1. Project Controls Reporting
  • Prepare regular project controls reports for internal and client stakeholders.
  • Track key metrics such as schedule performance, forecast to complete, and milestone health.
  • Support management reviews with clear, data driven insights.
  • Ensure consistency in reporting formats and assumptions across projects.

  1. Cross Functional Coordination
  • Work closely with project managers, engineering leads, procurement, and finance.
  • Support alignment between schedules, estimates, and funding authorizations.
  • Assist with change management tracking related to scope, schedule, and cost.
  • Participate in project review meetings as needed.
  • Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED:

This position has been posted at multiple levels (must meet minimum level indicated). Depending on the candidate's experience, requirements, and business needs, we reserve the right to consider candidates at any level for which this position has been advertised.


  • This position requires US Citizenship or Permanent Resident status due to the sensitivity of customer related information.
  • Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or related field.
  • Must have 3+ years of recent and related work experience in project controls, project management support, or EPC environments (comparable experience in other complex engineering environments will also be considered).
  • In lieu of degree: Candidates with 7+ years of recent and related experience will be considered.
  • Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Project for schedule development and control.
  • Experience with project estimating and forecasting.
  • Experience developing and maintaining risk registers.
  • Strong analytical and organizational skills.
  • Ability to communicate clearly with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

DESIRED:

  • Familiarity with earned value concepts and schedule performance metrics.
  • Experience working in matrix or multi project environments.
  • Exposure to procurement and subcontractor schedule integration.
  • Advanced Excel skills for analysis and reporting.

KEY COMPETENCIES:

  • Attention to detail and data accuracy.
  • Structured and disciplined approach to planning and tracking.
  • Ability to identify risks early and communicate them clearly.
  • Comfort working with incomplete information and evolving scope.
  • Strong follow-through and accountability

WORK LOCATION:

  • This position is located onsite; some travel may be required.
  • Schedules are subject to change based on the requirements of the position and/or customer needs.

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS REQUIRED:

All Bastion employees must be able to pass a national agency check and some positions require clearance and will require an extensive background verification/check process.


DRUG AND ALCOHOL SCREENING REQUIRED:

All Bastion employees must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and are required to participate in periodic random drug and alcohol screenings.


STANDARD BASTION REQUIREMENTS:

  • Must have experience with Microsoft Office Suite, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and TEAMS.
  • All of Bastion's employees must be team players with strong work ethics and must be culture oriented.
  • Able to communicate effectively, verbally and in written form, with internal and external customers.
  • Able to follow company programs, processes, procedures, practices, requirements, goals, and objectives.
  • Must be organized with good time management skills and must be able to work outside normal schedule and adjust schedule to meet peak periods and surge requirements.
  • Generally, an office environment, but can involve inside or outside work depending on the task.
  • Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods (90% of the time) and may require lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs. (5% of the time).
  • Regular attendance in accordance with an established work schedule is critical.

BASTION BENEFITS:

Bastion offers a wide range of benefits for their full-time employees; medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, disability benefits, life insurance, retirement 401k, vacation, sick pay, holidays, flexible work schedules (when available), along with many other options. We also support career advancement through professional training and development.


ABOUT BASTION:

Bastion offers career opportunities with competitive benefits, exciting possibilities for advancement, and an exceptional work environment; the well-being of our employees is a priority, and our flexibility allows our employees a great work life balance. Our culture is based on strong business ethics, integrity, and professionalism. Our team members are known for their initiative and high-quality work. When it comes to our employees, we value, respect, and help them grow in their careers.


WORKPLACE EXCELLENCE:

At Bastion, we are passionate about our people and our safety culture. Individual thoughts, opinions, and perspectives bring value and help us develop solutions for challenging problems, they make us more inventive, and more resilient.


All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.


Bastion participates in e-Verify.


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