Project Control Specialist

About the role

Serves as a primary resource regarding cost, schedule and change management capital project issues. Prepares conceptual and detailed schedules, and understands engineering and construction procedures and processes. Must be comfortable reporting in a matrix environment with little supervision. Upholds the safety compliance standards inherent in PSE’s operating and/or field procedures related to work responsibilities. Promotes and supports a culture of total safety. Demonstrates commitment to conduct business honestly, ethically and consistent with our core values and Code of Conduct. Ensures duties are performed in accordance with all regulatory compliance obligations.

Responsibilities

• Reviews project plans, schedules, cost estimates, and changes to meet quality guidelines and helps project managers to make necessary adjustments.
• Provides project controls support for PSE projects as assigned including, WBS and work order development, schedule development, reporting of project status, price and schedule project changes, cost estimates including take-offs and conceptual estimating.
• Assumes the role of project control systems expert and owner for assigned management systems, the training of staff in the use of assigned systems, development of procedures with respect to assigned systems.
• Monitors project schedules to ensure compliance with procedures and specification.
• Makes recommendations regarding schedule issues to management.
• Participates in the negotiation of proposed work changes and schedule changes with field personnel and contractors.
• Directs the processing of change orders and ensures that the work is performed within established agency guidelines including approvals and execution.
• Prepares cash flow analysis reports for capital projects and makes recommendations to the department project manager on cost and schedule alternatives.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Advanced skills and experience using project management systems including Primavera P3, accounting interfaces, cost analysis and reporting on large design-construct projects.
• BS in Construction Management, Civil Engineering or closely related field. Relevant experience may be substituted for educational experience as determined by PSE.
• Valid WA driver’s license required.
• A minimum of 3 years proven experience in project controls of large design/construct projects.
• Work experience and familiarity with cost/scheduling software and relevant processes are required.

Qualifications

• Specific utility experience and experience with accounting interfaces.
• Advanced proficiency in Primavera P3e for Construction.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $80,200.00 – $115,800.00, and this position is eligible for annual goals based incentive bonuses.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, basic life, and short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Voluntary options of supplemental life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent daycare, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• 401(k) investment option and a cash balance retirement plan.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays throughout the calendar year.