Project Controls Lead - Transmission and Distribution Projects

This role offers a remote work arrangement, with the potential for regular travel to client offices.

About the role

This role will lead all project controls functions within a Project Management Office (PMO) supporting transmission and distribution Capital Projects. The role will guide project controls personnel, including cost engineers, scheduling staff, and financial administrative staff. The work will include collaboration with PMO team members, such as Project Managers and Program Managers, and direct interface with client management and site personnel.

Responsibilities

• Development, implementation, oversight, and management of capital projects processes, procedures, and administrative services to ensure the Project Controls functions are delivered with consistency and quality
• Collaborate with the PMO team to achieve the client’s business objectives
• Lead the development, maintenance, and continuous improvement of Project Controls best practices and deliverables, including but not limited to:
  • Cost management, forecasting, cost analysis, and reporting
  • Progress tracking, construction readiness tracking, risk identification and mitigation
  • Schedule development, maintenance, analysis, and reporting
  • Contract requisition and purchase order tracking, invoice and payment application management, and accrual allocation
• Report and present project financials, schedule status, risks and mitigation plans, contract backlogs, project status, and staffing plans
• Communicate variances against monthly work plan projections, monitor performances against the plan, and develop recovery plans when applicable
• Ensure appropriate metrics are defined and communicated to PMO and client leadership
• Ensure the success of the Project Controls staff through mentoring and training
• Potential travel to client offices or site locations, as required

Requirements

• 10 or more years of total Capital Project experience, preferably in the energy transmission and distribution industry
• Bachelor of science degree with emphasis in Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent; preferably from an ABET Accredited program
• Experience in Earned Value Management and the application of Project Controls methodologies
• Comfortable in a project leadership role and making decisions concerning project budget and schedule
• Experience in managing multiple complex projects with full responsibility for the project controls functions
• Ability to prioritize work and work under pressure to meet deadlines
• Eagerness to cultivate program and project knowledge to make a valuable impact on the PMO team operation
• Willingness to engage with others to understand PMO team and client needs
• Commitment to delivering high-quality, accurate deliverables with attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a proven ability to interact and multitask with project team members, clients, and vendors of varying position levels
• Working knowledge of MS Office tools, with emphasis on the advanced use of MS Excel and PowerBI

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with scheduling software, preferably Primavera P6
• Familiarity with finance and accounting systems, preferably SAP and Powerplan
• PMI Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
• AACE Certified Cost Professional (CCP) certification

We do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.

Benefits

• Health & Wellness
  • Health Plans: Medical, Dental, Vision
  • Life & Accident Insurance
  • Disability Coverage
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Back-Up Daycare
  • FSA & HSA
• Financial Benefits
  • 401(k)
  • Pre-Tax Commuter Account
  • Merit Scholarship Program
  • Employee Discount Program
  • Corporate Charitable Giving Program
  • Tuition Assistance
  • First Professional Licensure Bonus
  • Employee Referral Bonus
• Work-Life Balance
  • Paid Annual Personal/Sick Time (PST)
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Paid Bereavement Leave
  • Flexible Work Arrangements

Pay

Compensation Range: $118,023 - $180,313

Individuals may also be eligible to participate in our yearly discretionary bonus.