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For more than 100 years, Praxair has taken something as fundamental as air and turned it into ways to make food taste better, plants operate more cleanly and efficiently, breathing easier - in short, to make all our lives better. A global leader in industrial gases and high-performance coatings, Praxair has 26,000 employees and does business in more than 50 countries. Praxair in The Woodlands, TX is currently seeking an Entry level and Senior level Project Controls Engineer (PCE). Responsibilties will include but not limited to all aspects of project control and reporting, including project change management. Key Tasks & Responsibilities: •Responsible for monitoring and controlling project expenditure including verifying and checking of invoices and claims from suppliers, vendors and subcontractors to ensure that all project expenditures are captured and properly recorded •Ensure effective project cost reporting from the creation of WBS with the use of project management system to monitor the status of all purchases, invoicing and delivery up to the closure of the project. •Coordinate and work with the project management team to resolve project cost issues to ensure the delivery/completion of the project work in line with project objectives •Attend project meetings and discussions with the project management team and external clients •Prepare cost reports (budgets, forecasts, expenditures, commitments) for the project team and for management’s review on a monthly basis to ensure that expenditures are kept within the project budget •Develop monthly expenditure and commitment forecasts •Provide cost control and planning advice to the project team as and when required •Administers the project change control process for their Stewardship area •Support Project Engineers in developing, reviewing and maintaining project schedule •Applies PMI principles in the execution of required tasks and tools development/improvements •Undertake any other ad-hoc duties as required to support project team and the Project Controls Manager Qualifications and Experience •Bachelors of Science Degree in Construction Management (preferred), Engineering, Technology •Strong Information Technology skills including proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word •Knowledge in the use of MS Project is highly advantageous •Adaptability to changing priorities •Ability to multitask and respond quickly to urgent analysis requests •Demonstrate strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills •Strong analytical and problem solving skills, meticulous, mature, proactive, resourceful and hands-on with good initiative •Independent worker who is able to work well with minimal supervision Please submit your resumes to Beatriz Michael at [log in to unmask] or by applying at www.praxair.com/careers