• Project Cost Controls Specialist

    POWER Engineers (Amarillo, TX)


    Project Cost Controls Specialist

     

    Location **Amarillo**

     

    Secondary Locations

     

    Job Code **18518**

     

    \# of openings **2**

     

    Project Cost Controls Specialist

     

    POWER Engineers, member of WSP one of the nation’s strongest energy-related engineering and environmental consultants, is currently seeking a Project Cost Controls Specialist candidate in Amarillo, TX; who will be assigned to our Power Delivery Project Services Group I Department in Ft. Worth, TX. This position will have the ability to work hybrid or remote.

     

    Disclaimer: The candidate selected for this position may work remotely full-time at a location other than a POWER-designated office/job site. Employees may travel to a POWER office for periodic meetings.

     

    The Project Controls Specialist works closely with the Project Manager in the overall management of the project. This individual must have an intermediate understanding of complex projects and how they work, high levels of cost knowledge, and the ability to interact productively with key members of a project team with a variety of backgrounds. An intermediate level of understanding of Earned Value Management is also a must. Responsibilities include but may not be limited to:

    Roles and Responsibilities

    + Identify work scope, technical sequencing, and Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)

    + Communicate with various project teams and internal work groups

    + Work with engineering managers to ensure the schedule represents the execution plan

    + Report project progress to project manager leads and provide visibility to critical deliverables through regular meetings

    + Utilize look-ahead schedules to help manage the work with internal teams

    + Prepare cost performance and cash flow projections utilizing budget

    + Manage changes and keep teams aware of changes to the budget and schedule

    + Update individual tasks and Project Performance Indicators as indicated on progress updates

    + Review and report on project accruals and expenditures.

    + Assist with project closeout

    + Ideal candidate should be a self-starter and able to work independently

    Required Education/Experience

    + BA in Business, Finance, Accounting, and Construction Management

    + Advanced MS Excel skills

    + Candidate must have 4 years of professional experience

    Desired Education/Experience

    + Electrical utilities and power distribution experience is desirable

    + Certification from AACE or PMI is desirable

    + ERP, P6, and MS Project knowledge is desirable

     

    POWER Engineers, Member of WSP, is a global consulting environmental and engineering firm and one of the top design firms in the energy sector. Together, POWER and WSP’s 73,900 experts create positive, long-lasting impacts for our communities and our clients in the power and energy, transportation and infrastructure, environmental, and property and buildings sectors. As part of our team, you’ll discover a world of opportunities to connect with innovative thinkers, forge your path, and have fun tackling the world’s most challenging projects.

     

    At POWER Engineers, Member of WSP, you can have a rewarding career on every level. Our philosophy is simple: Do Good. Have Fun. Build Success.

    Our compensation package includes competitive compensation, professional development, and a full benefit package:

    + Medical/Dental/Vision

    + Paid Holidays

    + Vacation/Paid Sick Leave

    + Voluntary Life Insurance

    + 401K

    + Telehealth Benefit covers all providers

    + Maternity and Paternity Leave

    + New Dads and Moms Benefit program

    + Fertility Benefits

    + Gender affirming care

     

    We are a fun engineering firm. That might seem contradictory to some, but it works for us!