Cyclyx · 4 hours ago
Project Controls Specialist
Spring, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expCyclyx International, LLC is a pioneer in the plastic value chain, focused on converting post-use plastic waste into high-quality feedstock for recycling. The Project Controls Specialist will manage cost and schedule for large-scale plastics recycling facility projects, ensuring accurate budgets, forecasts, and schedules while collaborating with engineering and construction partners.
Environmental Services
No H1B
Responsibilities
Establish and maintain project cost breakdown structures (CBS) aligned with industry standards (AACE, CSI, PMBOK)
Prepare and manage cost estimates, budgets, cash flows, and funding requests for multi-year capital projects
Track commitments, accruals, and actuals against approved budgets
Perform variance analysis and identify cost drivers; recommend corrective actions when required
Support change management by analyzing cost impacts of scope changes, trends, and claims
Prepare monthly cost reports, owner dashboards, and executive summaries
Develop and maintain integrated project schedules (Level 1–4) covering engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and startup activities
Ensure alignment of contractor schedules with owner-level milestones and overall project execution strategy
Perform critical path and float analysis to identify risks and recovery opportunities
Support progress measurement and earned value management (EVM) to track discipline-level progress
Provide "what-if" scenarios to evaluate the impact of changes and delays
Deliver consolidated cost and schedule status reports for internal management and external stakeholders
Facilitate alignment between EPC contractors, equipment vendors, and the owner's project team
Support risk analysis by incorporating cost and schedule risk assessments into forecasts
Contribute to developing and standardizing project controls procedures and reporting frameworks for recycling projects
Support cross-functional teams working to develop automated reporting including cost reports and project dashboards
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Finance, or related discipline
5+ years of experience in project controls within EPC, industrial, or large capital project environments
Demonstrated capability in both cost control and scheduling
Proficiency in Primavera P6 and MS Project
Strong Excel skills and experience with project cost tools (EcoSys, Prism, or ERP systems such as SAP or Dynamics 365)
Knowledge of earned value management (EVM), AACE scheduling standards, and cost forecasting methodologies
Strong analytical and problem-solving ability
Effective communicator able to interface with EPC contractors, vendors, and owner leadership
Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and risk awareness
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced project environment with multiple priorities
Collaboration skills to work across departments to achieve a common goal
Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship for employment visa status
Preferred
Experience in plastics recycling, petrochemical, or related process industries
Experience using PowerBI
Benefits
Competitive, company funded (up to 90% company-paid premiums) health, dental, vision and insurance plans
Robust retirement benefits that include company-matching contributions
Development and growth opportunities
Company
Cyclyx
Cyclyx International, LLC (“Cyclyx”) is a pioneer and key enabler for the recycling industry, utilizing proprietary technology to convert post-use plastic waste into high-quality feedstock for both mechanical and advanced recycling applications.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Kevin Paine
Chief Financial Officer
James Trevathan
Chief Operating Officer
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