Project Controls Specialist I or Project Controls Specialist II

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and generate periodic project controls communications, including routine analytics for communication prescribed by the business unit, leading data collection, verification, validation, and analysis.
• Distribute and archive project controls reports as appropriate.
• Provide presentation-quality reports and communications to project and management teams, and be available to present as needed.
• Lead and perform change control activities, managing changes to project scope, schedule, and cost.
• Identify, assess, gain approval, and distribute change requests, notices, or orders in compliance with governance standards and contract terms.
• Support team in audit reviews and communications.
• Coordinate project controls benchmarking and self-assessment initiatives, including scheduling and addressing performance gaps.
• Develop and maintain project controls methodologies such as WBS, cost estimates, cash flow tracking systems, change management, and communication systems.
• Support systems to track and communicate project status, perform analyses, and develop project estimates describing scope, schedule, and cost details.
• Collaborate in developing estimates that address project scope, materials, resources, labor, equipment, engineering, contract costs, industry data, and risks.
• Manage estimates according to company policies, standards, and processes.
• Maintain relationships with stakeholders, resolve quality issues, and complete assignments within budgets and schedules.

Requirements

• Project Controls Specialist I: Associate's degree in project management, Business Administration, Finance, or Engineering, or High School/GED with two (2) years related work experience.
• Project Controls Specialist II: Associate's degree in project management, Business Administration, Finance, or Engineering with two (2) years minimum related work experience, or High School/GED with five (5) years related work experience.
• Foundational understanding of project controls principles and software tools.
• Experience with project controls methodologies such as WBS, cost estimates, and change management.
• Ability to develop and maintain project control systems and reports.
• Strong communication and stakeholder relationship skills.
• Ability to lead and coordinate project control activities and initiatives.

Nice to Have

• Budgeting and cost forecasting experience with Electric Transmission projects.
• Experience with EcoSys and EcoSys Forecasting Tool.
• Proficiency with MS Project, MS Office Suite, Business Objects, PowerPlan, PeopleSoft, Maximo.
• Experience with risk management tools such as SWORD.
• Knowledge of project management and controls concepts, including earned value techniques.
• Experience leading schedule review meetings and working with project teams to build/update schedules.
• Proficiency in Oracle Primavera scheduling software.
• Experience in Transmission Project Controls, Management, or Construction.
• Experience working with regulated utility companies, coal-fired plants, or large engineering projects.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in relevant fields or High School/GED with related work experience as specified.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive pay and benefits.
• Opportunities for growth and development.
• Recognition for work.
• Hybrid work environment (3 days in office per week).