Introduction

What are you going to do 

Brunel Energy is recruiting a Project Controls Engineer to support a major data center company on a long-term contract based in Houston, TX. This role requires travel to the project site twice a week.

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Project Controls Engineer to support the Train 2 & 3 Project by managing cost reporting, forecasting, and project performance analysis. This is a back-office role focused on compiling, validating, and analyzing project cost data to support accurate reporting, forecasting, and decision-making.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Prepare and maintain cost reports for the next two construction phases of the project using advanced Microsoft Excel.
  • Compile, validate, and reconcile cost data received from the Joint Venture EPC team.
  • Analyze project costs, labor rates, earned value, and forecasting data to identify trends, risks, and cost variances.
  • Develop and distribute recurring cost reports and performance dashboards for project leadership.
  • Ensure the accuracy, consistency, and integrity of project cost data and reporting.
  • Collaborate closely with the Project Controls and Joint Venture EPC teams to support cost forecasting, performance analysis, and reporting activities.

Essential skills and knowledge

Qualifications:

  • 10+ years of experience in Project Controls or Cost Controls on large capital projects within EPC, LNG, refinery, petrochemical, industrial, or heavy construction environments.
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including the ability to quickly learn and navigate complex workbooks.
  • Strong understanding of cost reporting, forecasting, Earned Value Management (EVM), cost control, and project performance metrics.
  • Experience working with project cost management systems and interpreting project financial data.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present cost analysis and reporting clearly to project stakeholders.

What we offer 

Closing: 13 August 2026

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Process of your application

Application process & contact

We will now begin examining your application: We will take a close look at your application documents and ask you for additional information if necessary. If your qualifications match our requirements, we will invite you to meet us for the first time.

Project discussion with our customer

If the introductory meeting goes well for you and us, we will arrange a meeting with the customer who has the perfect project for you. This gives you the opportunity to find out more about the customer and the project.

The decision

If you enjoyed the project discussion and the customer is also convinced of your expertise, we will ask you the final and decisive question: Do you want to get started at Brunel?

Introductory conversation with Brunel

In an introductory meeting, we would like to find out more about your interests, ambitions and professional developments. At the same time, we report on working at Brunel and provide information about all career opportunities and prospects.

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