Project Controls Coordinator I
Spectraforce
Houston, Texas
7 hours ago
Job Description
Job Tittle-Junior Cost Analyst & Document Controls Coordinator
Location- Houston, TX (hybrid/office-based as applicable)
Duration-12 Months
Position Summary
The Junior Cost Analyst & Document Controls Coordinator supports the Interconnects team by assisting with cost tracking, budget administration, document control, and financial reporting activities. This role plays a key part in supporting AFEs, invoice processing, project reconciliation, and preparation of project and customer financial reporting, while ensuring documentation is accurate, controlled, and compliant with company standards.
This position offers a mentorship opportunity for an early-career professional looking to grow a career in cost analysis, project controls, and portfolio governance.
Key Responsibilities
Cost Analysis & Financial Support (Interconnects)
•Support the Interconnects team with Approval for Expenditure (AFE) setup, tracking, and updates.
•Assist with invoice review, validation, and reconciliation against commitments.
•Support project cost reconciliation activities, identifying variances and data discrepancies.
•Create final project cost invoices for review.
•Assist with preparation of project-level and customer financial reporting, including monthly and ad-hoc reports.
•Maintain accurate cost tracking logs, spreadsheets, and supporting documentation.
•Provide analytical support to senior cost analysts and project controls staff.
Document Control & Records Management
•Support document control activities for project, financial, and governance documents, ensuring proper version control, approvals, and storage.
•Maintain document registers, metadata, and review cycles in accordance with document control standards.
•Assist document owners and SMEs with document updates, reviews, and publication.
•Support audit and compliance requests by organizing and retrieving required documentation.
Reporting & Administrative Support
•Prepare and maintain routine Excel-based reports, trackers, and dashboards.
•Support month-end and reporting cycles by gathering required inputs from project and finance stakeholders.
•Coordinate with project managers, finance, and governance teams to ensure timely and accurate information flow.
•Perform general analytical and administrative support duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
•Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
•0–3 years of relevant experience (internship, co-op, or entry-level experience acceptable).
•Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, data analysis, and report preparation.
•Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage financial data and documentation accurately.
•Ability to follow established processes and standards in a regulated or project-driven environment.
•Positive and keen attitude to learn new skills and support broad team.
Preferred Qualifications
•Exposure to project cost control, AFEs, invoice processing, or project reconciliation.
•Experience supporting project or customer financial reporting.
•Familiarity with document management systems or SharePoint-based repositories.
•Experience in engineering, energy, utilities, or infrastructure environment.
Core Competencies
•Analytical and problem-solving skills
•Strong Excel and data management capability
•Attention to detail and data accuracy
•Clear written and verbal communication
•Willingness to learn and accept mentorship
•Collaborative, team-oriented mindset
Career Development & Mentorship
This role provides hands-on mentorship and exposure to Interconnects project controls and governance processes, offering a clear development path toward roles such as Cost Analyst, Project Controls Analyst, or Portfolio Analyst.
At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $ 36.50/daily.
Location- Houston, TX (hybrid/office-based as applicable)
Duration-12 Months
Position Summary
The Junior Cost Analyst & Document Controls Coordinator supports the Interconnects team by assisting with cost tracking, budget administration, document control, and financial reporting activities. This role plays a key part in supporting AFEs, invoice processing, project reconciliation, and preparation of project and customer financial reporting, while ensuring documentation is accurate, controlled, and compliant with company standards.
This position offers a mentorship opportunity for an early-career professional looking to grow a career in cost analysis, project controls, and portfolio governance.
Key Responsibilities
Cost Analysis & Financial Support (Interconnects)
•Support the Interconnects team with Approval for Expenditure (AFE) setup, tracking, and updates.
•Assist with invoice review, validation, and reconciliation against commitments.
•Support project cost reconciliation activities, identifying variances and data discrepancies.
•Create final project cost invoices for review.
•Assist with preparation of project-level and customer financial reporting, including monthly and ad-hoc reports.
•Maintain accurate cost tracking logs, spreadsheets, and supporting documentation.
•Provide analytical support to senior cost analysts and project controls staff.
Document Control & Records Management
•Support document control activities for project, financial, and governance documents, ensuring proper version control, approvals, and storage.
•Maintain document registers, metadata, and review cycles in accordance with document control standards.
•Assist document owners and SMEs with document updates, reviews, and publication.
•Support audit and compliance requests by organizing and retrieving required documentation.
Reporting & Administrative Support
•Prepare and maintain routine Excel-based reports, trackers, and dashboards.
•Support month-end and reporting cycles by gathering required inputs from project and finance stakeholders.
•Coordinate with project managers, finance, and governance teams to ensure timely and accurate information flow.
•Perform general analytical and administrative support duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
•Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
•0–3 years of relevant experience (internship, co-op, or entry-level experience acceptable).
•Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, data analysis, and report preparation.
•Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage financial data and documentation accurately.
•Ability to follow established processes and standards in a regulated or project-driven environment.
•Positive and keen attitude to learn new skills and support broad team.
Preferred Qualifications
•Exposure to project cost control, AFEs, invoice processing, or project reconciliation.
•Experience supporting project or customer financial reporting.
•Familiarity with document management systems or SharePoint-based repositories.
•Experience in engineering, energy, utilities, or infrastructure environment.
Core Competencies
•Analytical and problem-solving skills
•Strong Excel and data management capability
•Attention to detail and data accuracy
•Clear written and verbal communication
•Willingness to learn and accept mentorship
•Collaborative, team-oriented mindset
Career Development & Mentorship
This role provides hands-on mentorship and exposure to Interconnects project controls and governance processes, offering a clear development path toward roles such as Cost Analyst, Project Controls Analyst, or Portfolio Analyst.
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At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $ 36.50/daily.