Project Controls Advisor III

GE Vernova; Saudi Arabia; Remoto; SAR 260.000 - 420.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

GE Vernova is seeking a Project Controls Advisor III to support high-complexity plant outage projects within its Power segment. You will interpret costs and schedules, develop control programs, and advise project managers and site representatives to achieve on-time, on-budget outcomes.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, 7+ years of project controls experience in energy projects, strong Primavera P6 skills, and fluency in English.

Competenze

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Construction Management or Engineering or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years of demonstrated Project Controls experience in Power or Oil & Gas Projects.
• Field experience and knowledge of O&M field work practices.
• English proficiency required.
• Proficient in Primavera P6 software (P6) and related planning/budgeting tools.
• Proficient in using P6 Global Change, Resource and Budget loading, Leveling.
• Strong data analytics, problem solving and report writing skills.

Mansioni

• Determine tools necessary to meet budget and project forecast goals.
• Develop Project Controls Plans and Outage schedule per Global Project Controls Policy (GPCP) and adapt to outage projects and service managers.
• Develop complex Project Controls Plans and outage schedules per GPCP and support managers.
• Lead discussions for Job Cost Estimate development and budgeting using historical data and project experience.
• Track invoices from internal and third-party sources, maintain records and perform audits.
• Build backcharge claims with sourcing for third-party suppliers.
• Support outage schedule meetings with customers/end users.
• Track change orders and extra works; manage related cost impacts.
• Review ACWP and EAC with stakeholders and forecast amounts to be invoiced.
• Perform change control and risk management per GPCP.
• Analyze outage costs and advise budget improvements to stay on cost targets.
• Coordinate project setup in Oracle Primavera and ensure alignment with business needs.
• Ensure project set-up aligns to PO/subcontract budgets and close-out activities.
• Generate final cost and schedule reporting as required.

Conoscenze

Budgeting

Cost control

Project controls

Data analysis

English proficiency

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in Business Admin / Construction Mgmt / Engineering

Strumenti

Primavera P6

SAP

Tableau

Microsoft Office

Descrizione del lavoro

About GE Vernova

GE Vernova is a planned, purpose-built global energy company that includes Power, Wind, and Electrification businesses and is supported by its accelerator businesses of Advanced Research, Consulting Services, and Financial Services. Building on over 130 years of experience tackling the world’s challenges, GE Vernova is uniquely positioned to help lead the energy transition by continuing to electrify the world while simultaneously working to decarbonize it. GE Vernova helps customers power economies and deliver electricity that is vital to health, safety, security, and improved quality of life. GE Vernova is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, U.S., with more than 80,000 employees across 100+ countries around the world.

GE Vernova’s Gas Power business engineers advanced, efficient natural gas-powered technologies and services, along with decarbonization solutions that aim to help electrify a lower carbon future. As part of the Gas Power One Field Services team, FieldCore installs, maintains and upgrades power generation equipment, enabling operators of the world’s energy infrastructure to provide more reliable and affordable energy.

Job Summary

The Project Controls Advisor III works under the direction of the Regional Project Controls Manager to support the Project Controls needs of plant outage projects (GE Power Segment) with high complexity, by interpreting costs and schedules to prepare budgets. The Project Controls Advisor develops project control programs for cost and schedule analysis and tracking. Serves as an advisor to assigned project managers, TFAs, and other site representatives to achieve on-time and on-budget goals.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Determine tools necessary to meet budget and project forecast goals

• Develop Project Controls Plans and Outage schedule per Global Project Controls Policy (GPCP), and understand and implement the needs of specific outage projects and Service Managers

• Develop complex and/or specialized Project Controls Plans and Outage schedule per Global Project Controls Policy (GPCP), and understanding the needs of specific outage projects and Service Managers

• Develop Resource Loaded Schedules aligned with the Job Cost Estimates

• Lead discussions for Job Cost Estimate (JCE) development and budgeting activities as necessary by analyzing historical data, utilizing previous project experience, and applying to current project activities

• Internal / 3rd Party Invoice Tracking/Management (processing, record keeping, auditing)

• Build Backcharge claims with sourcing for 3 rd party suppliers

• Internal / 3rd Party Invoice Tracking/Management (processing, record keeping, auditing)

• Support Outage Schedule meetings and discussions with Customers/ End Users

• Support SM on tracking Extra works/ Change Order Claims

• Review ACWP and EAC regularly with Stakeholders and maintain forecast of amounts to be Invoiced.

• Perform appropriate Change Control and Risk Management as described in GPCP

• Analyze outage cost on daily basis with focus Actual Cost of Work Performed (ACWP) and Estimate at Completion (EAC), and recommend budget improvements to stay in line with project costs

• Issue Outage Planning Update (OPU) twice a week at least

• Reconcile Invoiced amounts from subcontractors and 3rd-party suppliers with cost data from the field (Timesheets, goods receipts, etc.)

• Assist POM with close out activities as required

• Ensure all outage project hours, purchase orders, receipts and invoices are correctly allocated to accounting system and reconciled to site data as part of close out process

• Generate final Cost and Schedule reporting as required by GCPD and customer

• Maintain historical data from Projects and provide Benchmarking support to Project Teams as needed

• Assist POM with close out activities as required

• Stands in for the POM during his absence

• Ensure project set-up in Oracle Primavera is aligned to business needs

• Ensure budget tracking against Purchase Orders or Subcontracts

• Active participation on Project planning, execution and closing activities

• Train newly hired PCA's

• Participate actively on daily outage calls with site team

• Support Outage Schedule meetings and discussions with Customers/ End Users

• Travel may be required

• May be assigned other duties to help proactively drive our FieldCore vision and align with our organization’s core values.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Construction Management or Engineering or equivalent experience

• 7+ years of demonstrated Project Controls experience in Power or Oil & Gas Projects

• Field Experience and knowledge of O&M Field Work Practices

• Comfortable working with all levels and functions in a constructive fashion to achieve responsibilities and goals required

• Proficient in Primavera P6 Software

• English proficiency required

• Proficient Using P6 Global Change, Resource and Budget loading , Leveling

• Data Analytical Skills, Problem Solving and Report Writing

Desired Characteristics:

• Affiliation to a Cost Engineering Professional Network is a plus (e.g. AACE, PMP, etc.)

• Ability to deliver project reports within time constraints and quickly pivot in response to evolving priorities

• Understand Project Controls and Earned Value Management

• Affiliation to a Cost Engineering Professional Network is a plus (e.g. AACE)

• Additional language(s) spoken is a plus

• Proficient in data visualization (converting raw data into useful metrics/charts)

• Proficient in Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, Power Point)

• Proficient in SAP and prior experience with using and/or creating Project Reports in Tableau

• Ability to implement standard and consistent Project Controls processes and develop ad hoc project specific reporting methods as required

• Ability to deliver project reports within time constraints and quickly pivot in response to evolving priorities

• Excellent communication and reporting skills

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FieldCore is an equal employment opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, status as a qualified individual with a disability, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, ancestry, genetic information, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law