• Project Controls Specialist

    Qualus (Salem, OR)


    Position Overview

    **Power** **your future with Qualus** as a Project Controls Specialist in our Program Management organization. The Project Controls Specialist will build conduct cost analysis, create forecasts and accruals, and provide various reports for operations, maintenance, and capital budgets for large utility construction projects.Electrical utility and substation project experience is preferred. Competencies required involve strong communication skills, ability to influence (without authority), and relationship/team building.

    Responsibilities

    + Develop detailed project plans to support delivery of capital projects.

    + Monitor and identify deviations to plan for the project manager and recommend resolution.

    + Assure compliance with corporate governance.

    + Create and maintain project schedules in the Primavera scheduling database.

    + Create and maintain SAP project structures.

    + Develop key performance indicators for critical department metrics to Monitor performance and identify areas of improvement.

    + Provide project controls support as a team member on multiple project teams.

    + Pull project cost data from SAP, analyze variances and assure corrections are implemented.

    + Work with other departments within Rocky Mountain Power as needed.

    + Complete ad hoc assignment needs as requested to support capital Transmission and Distribution project delivery and supporting functions.

    Qualifications

    + Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Accounting, Finance or Business or equivalent combination of education and experience.

    + Ability to perform research and analysis, including the ability to obtain and evaluate relevant data, and develop creative alternatives to complex processes and situations.

    + A minimum of three years project controls experience is required.

    + Working knowledge of SAP.

    + Working knowledge of all Microsoft Office Applications.

    + Familiarity with scheduling software and processes.

    + Solid understanding of construction processes.

    + Work in a team environment and with all organization levels.

    + Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.

    + Good interpersonal skills and ability to work well with others

     

    The expected compensation range for this position is based upon several factors, including but not limited to education, qualifications, prior relevant work experience and work location.

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    Benefits & Compensation

     

    Qualus benefits offered include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short and Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays, for those who qualify.

     

    The expected compensation range for this position is based upon several factors, including but not limited toeducation, qualifications, prior relevant work experience and work location.

     

    Company Overview

     

    Qualus is a leading pure-play power services firm and innovator at the forefront of the energy transition and transformation, with differentiated capabilities across grid modernization, resiliency, security, and sustainability. The firm partners with utilities, commercial, industrial, data center, and government clients, and renewable and energy storage developers, offering comprehensive solutions through boutique and integrated advisory, planning, engineering, digital solutions, program management, and specialized field services. Qualus also provides software and technology enabled services and develops breakthrough solutions for critical power industry challenges such as distributed and variable resource integration, emergency management, and secure data exchange. The firm has nearly 1,600 professionals, with offices throughout the U.S. and Canada.

    EEO

    At Qualus, we believe everyone has value; and that the diversity and inclusion among our teams is what sets us apart for optimal success. We put people first because we care. To view a copy of the Qualus Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Policy Statement, click here.

     

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    **Job Locations** _US-OR_

    **ID** _2025-4316_

    **Category** _Major Project Group & Program Management_

    **Position Type** _Regular Full Time_

    **Remote:** _No_