Project Controls Specialist I

What You’ll Be Working On

• Collaborates with others to create, monitor and maintain cost analyses, financial forecasts and schedules for large capital projects
• Maintains and tracks project schedules, budgets and expenditures
• Provides project forecasts based on construction work plan and schedule progress
• Manages the performance tracking of projects with regard to Chesapeake’s project controls and capital management standards
• Supports the development and implementation of project controls procedures and best practices
• Participates in project meetings and provides feedback, updates and observations on project financial performance
• Ensures project setup within ERP system
• Creates work breakdown structure (WBS)
• Develops and maintains an earned value management system
• Verifies invoice accuracy

Who You Are

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Project Management, Engineering or Accounting
• Minimum of 1 year in a project management related role
• Standard Drivers’ License
• Working knowledge of ERP systems
• Solid understanding of project lifecycle, methodologies and phases
• Understanding of techniques for estimating, tracking and controlling project costs
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite, including strong working skills in Excel and MS Project, financial acumen working with budgets
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail to interpret data and forecast trends
• Flexibility in managing multiple projects and adapting to changing priorities
• Ability to analyze financial data and report on findings
• Ability to work as part of a team or as an individual contributor in diverse settings
• Ability to identify, analyze, and mitigate project risks

Benefits/what’s in it for you?

• Flexible work arrangement
• Competitive base salary
• Fantastic opportunities for career growth
• Cooperative, supportive and empowered team atmosphere
• Annual bonus and salary increase opportunities
• Monthly recognition events
• Endless wellness initiatives and community events
• Robust and customizable benefit packages-choose what works best with your life. Options include generous 401k, medical, dental and life insurance, tuition reimbursement, compensated volunteer hours and MORE!
• Paid time off, holidays and a separate bank of sick time!