Specialist I, Projects Control

Primary Purpose:

The Project Controls Specialist will provide both transactional procurement support and project controls assistance within Cameron LNG’s Engineering Department. This hybrid role covers purchase order lifecycle management, vendor communications, accrual reporting, and invoice workflow support, while also contributing to project governance activities such as budget tracking, forecast updates, AFE workflow support, and month-end reporting.

This position is located in Hackberry, LA. Transportation Worker Identification Credentials (TWIC) is required. Employees’ primary residence must be located within a one-hour drive from the Hackberry plant site. This measure will assure that response time for callouts is kept to a minimum, which increases the safety of our employees in an unexpected or emergent situation.

Responsibilities/Duties:

- Create and submit purchase requisitions in SAP and manage purchase order lifecycle from creation through closure.

- Run SAP reports to monitor PO status, commitments, and accrual requirements.

- Communicate with vendors to obtain cost reporting for month-end accruals.

- Coordinate with Project Engineers to confirm scope completion before closing POs.

- Ensure invoices have adequate funding and are routed correctly in Pyrus (accounts payable software).

- Assist in month-end accrual preparation and ensure alignment with project budgets.

- Support AFE/DOA workflow processes and assist in compiling approval packages.

- Participate in governance reviews (TEAC/TERT) and prepare cost/status updates as needed.

- Assist with budget tracking and variance analysis in support of Project Controls reporting.

- Refresh and validate Power BI or Excel reports for project commitments and costs.

- Maintain compliance with procurement, finance, and project governance procedures.

- Provide coverage for Project Controls functions during absences of senior staff.

- Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Education:

- Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Finance, or Engineering preferred; equivalent experience in LNG/industrial sector considered.

Experience:

- 3–6 years’ experience in procurement coordination, project controls, or cost administration.

- Experience with SAP procurement and financial reporting modules.

- Familiarity with accounts payable workflows and invoice processing systems (e.g., Pyrus).

- Exposure to capital project governance processes (AFE, DOA workflows) preferred.

- Experience in the LNG, petrochemical, or heavy industrial sectors highly desirable.

Skills/ Knowledge/ Abilities:

- Proficiency in SAP procurement and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, Power Bi, SharePoint, Power Automate, Power Apps, Forms, Teams, Planner, Lists, PowerPoint).

- Working knowledge of accounts payable workflows and invoice matching.

- Strong organizational and time-management skills with attention to detail.

- Effective written and verbal communication skills with vendors and internal stakeholders.

- Ability to manage multiple tasks under deadlines with accuracy.

- Ability to learn and apply project governance processes (TEAC, AFE workflows).

- Self-starter with potential to assume expanded project controls responsibilities with minimal additional training.

- High ethical standards of honesty, integrity, and professionalism.

Physical Requirements:

- Must be able to sit at a desk and operate a computer for extended periods of time.

- Ability to walk, stand, bend, and occasionally lift 20 pounds.

- Must be willing to work outside of normal business hours if needed for month-end close or emergent vendor issues.

- Must be able to travel occasionally for training and/or vendor meetings.

- Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions as defined per company policy.

- Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions as defined per Company policy.