Project Controller

We are now looking for a Project Controller to join our team working for a better future.

Location: preferred location is Houston.

What You Will Be Doing

You will play a key role in supporting the Project Manager and project organisation as an integrator and facilitator in planning, monitoring, and controlling project activities. This includes preparing project reports, identifying risks, and ensuring compliance with the Company Project Management Methodology and Business Directives. You will also oversee the financial health of projects, manage expenditures, and act as a stand-in for the Project Manager when required. The role reports to the Project Manager and Functional Manager.

Responsibilities

• Support the Project Manager and project organisation in planning, monitoring, and controlling activities.

• Prepare project reports and notify risks based on project requirements and contracts.

• Compile project plans with input from the project organisation.

• Ensure compliance with Company Project Management Methodology and Business Directives.

• Manage project activities in planning, monitoring, controlling, and reporting in collaboration with internal teams and external stakeholders.

• Secure utilisation of the Internal Business Process Framework.

• Participate in customer and stakeholder negotiations when needed and maintain strong relationships.

• Act as a stand-in for the Project Manager when required.

• Oversee, forecast, and report on the financial health of the project by analysing costs, revenue, and risks monthly.

• Track and allocate all project expenditures and invoicing.

• Develop and manage project-specific approaches for shipment value handling.

• Agree on Project Controller role, tasks, and allocation during Project Initiation phase.

• Represent the company in all project-related matters.

• Participate in the development and improvement of project management processes, tools, and methodologies.

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Business or Economics.

• Minimum of 3 years in the energy construction industry with proven experience in project delivery.

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

• Strong cultural awareness and adaptability in diverse environments.

• Advanced problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.

• Solid project management expertise.

• Strong cost awareness and ability to drive cost-effectiveness.

• Skilled in negotiation and delivering impactful presentations.

• Language: Fluency in English, both written and spoken.

• Proficiency in Spanish or Portuguese is a plus, but not required

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree (e.g., Master’s in Project Management, Finance, or related field).

• Experience managing large-scale or international projects.

• Proficiency in SAP and familiarity with financial reporting tools.

• Working knowledge of Clarity and Power BI for project tracking and data analysis.

Travel Requirements

In this role, some domestic and international travel may be required. While most meetings are virtual, expect to travel approximately 20 % of the time.

Last application date: 13/04/2026 

Candidates for regular U.S and Puerto Rico positions must be a U.S. citizen, national, or an alien admitted as permanent resident, refugee, asylee with valid work permit or temporary resident under 8 U.S.C. 1160(a) or 1255a(1). Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H1B, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Individuals hired for positions that require on-site customer interactions and/or in-person travel may be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or other country-specific vaccinations, unless otherwise prohibited by law.

Wärtsilä North America values our employees. We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. Wärtsilä North America is an EOE/AA employer.

At Wärtsilä we value, respect and embrace all our differences, and are committed to diversity, inclusion and equal employment opportunities; everyone can be their true self and succeed based on their job-relevant merits and abilities.

Effective January 2025, Wartsila companies in the USA have implemented a new hybrid work model. Most employees who live within 40 miles of an office will work 2 days per week in office. This model will provide our employees the flexibility of working from home, while also providing the benefits of in-person collaboration twice a week. We will be happy to provide more information during your interview process. 

Please note that according to Wärtsilä policy, voluntary consent for a security check may be required from candidates being considered for this position, depending on the applicable country.

This is Wärtsilä 

Wärtsilä is a global leader in innovative technologies and lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy markets. Our team of 18,300 professionals, in more than 230 locations in 77 countries, shape the decarbonisation transformation of our industries across the globe. Read more on www.wartsila.com.