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Airswift

Project Controls Analyst

Gregory, TX · On-site

Project Controls Analyst Duration: 2 years Location: Gregory, TX Rotation: Start date: End date: Position Overview This Project Controls Analyst opportunity is focused on supporting a construction ...

Tcenergy

Project Controls Analyst

Houston, TX · Hybrid

The Opportunity TC Energy is seeking a motivated and analytical new graduate to join our Project Controls team as a Project Controls Analyst. This role provides an excellent opportunity to develop ...

Airswift

Project Controls Analyst

Houston, TX · On-site

Airswift is seeking a Project Controls Analyst to work with one of our major LNG clients in Houston and, TX, for a 2-year assignment. The Project Controls Analyst will monitor project costs ...

Hilltop Holdings

Financial Controls Analyst, Sr

Dallas, TX · On-site

$84K - $105K/yr

The Senior Financial Controls Analyst will work closely with external and internal auditors, conduct SOX business process reviews, maintain managements document repository for control documentation ...

ON.energy

Senior Internal Controls Analyst

Houston, TX · Hybrid

The Senior Internal Controls Analyst supports process documentation, walkthroughs, control testing, IT and application control scoping, issue identification, remediation follow-up, and continuous ...

Motive Power

Project Controls Analyst

Houston, TX · On-site

$60 - $160/hr

... analytical and communication skills, this role presents an exciting opportunity to contribute to our project success. Your expertise in project controls, contingency management, and change order ...

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How much do controls analyst jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 28, 2026, the average yearly pay for controls analyst in Texas is $99,522.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $79,200.00 and $111,300.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Controls Analyst vs Controls Engineer?

AspectControls AnalystControls Engineer
CredentialsBachelor's in Engineering, Automation, or related field; certifications like CAP or CSCPBachelor's or Master's in Electrical, Mechanical, or Control Systems Engineering; similar certifications
Work EnvironmentOffice settings, plant floors, project teamsDesign labs, manufacturing plants, project sites
Industry UsageManufacturing, automation, process industriesManufacturing, industrial automation, robotics
Job FocusData analysis, system monitoring, troubleshootingSystem design, development, implementation

Controls Analysts primarily focus on monitoring, analyzing, and troubleshooting control systems, often working with data and system performance. Controls Engineers are more involved in designing, developing, and implementing control systems. Both roles require similar credentials and work in related environments, but their core responsibilities differ in scope and focus.

What does a controls analyst do?

A controls analyst is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining control systems to ensure operational efficiency and compliance. They analyze processes, develop control strategies, and often use tools like PLCs or SCADA systems to monitor and optimize industrial or business operations. Strong analytical skills and knowledge of industry standards are essential for this role.

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Infographic showing various Controls Analyst job openings in Texas as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 91% Full Time, 6% Part Time, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 91% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $99,522 per year, or $47.8 per hour.

Project Controls Analyst

Gregory, TX • On-site

Airswift
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Job description

Project Controls Analyst
Duration:
2 years
Location:
Gregory, TX
Rotation:
Start date:
End date:
Position Overview
This Project Controls Analyst opportunity is focused on supporting a construction power project within the oil and gas sector. The Project Controls Analyst will play a key role in monitoring cost, schedule, progress, and resource usage to help maintain transparency and control across project delivery. This position offers exposure to both office-based project controls activity and site visits, giving the Project Controls Analyst the chance to contribute directly to reporting, forecasting, and performance analysis. For candidates seeking a technical Project Controls Analyst role with strong commercial and project-facing scope, this position offers meaningful impact.
Role Context
This role sits within the oil and gas industry and supports a construction power project. The position is based in Gregory, TX (Corpus Christi area) and includes site visits to support the site team, understand project execution, and identify changes affecting scope, schedule, risk, and cost.
Key Responsibilities
  • Monitor project costs, schedules, and resource usage, providing timely and accurate reporting.
  • Track daily labour hours, equipment utilisation, and material consumption across project activities.
  • Analyse actual costs against budget and forecast, including variance reporting and trend analysis.
  • Provide reporting on cash flow, progress, earned value, financial status, and contingency.
  • Track construction progress and produce project performance metrics and status updates.
  • Support forecasting of labor, equipment, and material requirements across the project duration.
  • Work with the construction team to verify installed quantities and assess progress against plan.
  • Support change management by documenting scope changes, identifying trends, and reviewing change order proposals.
  • Assess cost performance using earned value, percent complete, productivity rates, and burn rate analysis.
  • Document delays linked to contractor performance, weather, equipment breakdowns, manpower shortages, safety, environmental issues, or quality deficiencies.
Qualifications & Experience
  • Essential:
    Bachelor's degree in engineering, mathematics, economics, finance, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and work experience.
  • Essential:
    Minimum of 10 years of continuous experience with an oil and gas operating company and/or an engineering and construction company.
  • Essential:
    Previous experience as a cost analyst on a time and materials construction project.
  • Essential:
    Strong knowledge of project controls functions, processes, and procedures as applied to project management.
  • Essential:
    Knowledge of engineering, procurement, and construction costs, materials, and procedures within the oil and gas industry.
  • Essential:
    Proven capability in budget development, cost analysis, forecasting, and variance reporting.
  • Essential:
    Advanced Excel skills and strong PowerPoint capability for analysis and reporting.
  • Essential:
    Strong analytical, time management, communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills, with the ability to work independently and take initiative.
  • Desirable:
    MBA, PMP, and/or CCP credentials.
About Airswift
Airswift is an international workforce solutions provider within the energy, process and infrastructure industries. Airswift serves as a strategic partner to clients, offering a turnkey workforce solution to capture and deliver the top talent needed to complete successful projects by aligning with unique hiring needs. With over 1000 employees and 9,000 contractors operating in over 60 countries, Airswift's geographical reach and talent pool are unmatched in the industry. If this Project Controls Analyst opportunity is of interest, please apply now.
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