Analyst, Project Controls (Hybrid Schedule)

Eversource Energy; Westwood (MA); Hybrid; USD 91,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Eversource Energy is seeking a detail-oriented analyst to evaluate project data and report on the performance of the Distribution Organization. You will monitor costs, trends, and schedules for the capital program, and produce diverse reports to support every phase from initiating to close-out.

Work with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with policies and standards. The role requires strong communication, forecasting and accounting knowledge to drive efficiency and transparency in

Qualifications

• Knowledge of financial modeling and accounting principles.
• Ability to monitor cost and schedule data and forecast outcomes.
• Experience with project management information systems and capital budgeting.

Responsibilities

• Analyze project data and report on Distribution Organization performance.
• Monitor project costs, trends and schedules for capital programs.
• Produce reports and analyses supporting project initiation through close-out.
• Ensure costs are properly coded and allocated to budgets.
• Develop and maintain project PM metrics and KPIs.
• Support compliance with policies, procedures and standards.

Skills

Financial modeling

Cost management

Project analytics

Forecasting

Variance analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Accounting, Finance, Business or equivalent

Job description

Eversource will not offer immigration-related sponsorship for this position (e.g., H-1B, O-1, J-1, TN, E-3, etc.). Applicants requiring visa sponsorship to start employment with Eversource will not be considered. Eversource supports work-life balance by offering hybrid schedules for certain roles. Eligibility is based on job responsibilities, operational needs, nature of work and team dynamics. Current guidelines require employees to work at least three days in the office, including Tuesdays and Wednesdays, with the third day set by the employee and supervisor based on department needs. These guidelines apply to roles approved for remote work and are subject to change, based on managerial discretion and work performance. All applicants must be able to work up to five days in the office if needed (for example: emergencies, training, or other business needs) or should the policy change.

Role and Scope of Position

Position is responsible to analyze project data and report on the performance of the Distribution Organization. Responsible to ensure the timely and efficient monitoring and analysis of project costs, trends, and schedules for the capital program. The role is responsible to produce a variety of reports and analyses in support of Eversource’s project initiating, planning, executing, controlling, compliance and close-out initiatives. This position will work closely with all functional departments, and plays a key role monitoring Project Teams regarding their adherence to Eversource’s policies, procedures, and standards. This group will be responsible for developing, maintaining and report out of key Project Management metrics including schedule performance, risk management, project productivity, change order management, and other key metrics that will continue to drive efficiency and transparency for Project Management execution.

Essential Functions

• Works with Project Management, Investment Planning, Operations, Procurement, Materials personnel to ensure overall consistency of project budgets and schedules are in alignment with corporate goals and strategies.
• Works with Investment Planning to ensure cost management is being performed at the project and program levels that include cost tracking, forecasting and reporting CAPEX and variance analysis.
• Tracks Project Management compliance performance with procedures regarding Key Project Decision Documents, record management, and quality control protocols.
• Applies project analytics to project data to describe, predict, and improve business performance. Create project reports to recommend action or to guide decision making rooted in capital program management performance improvement.
• Ensuring the accuracy of all cost information including confirmation that costs have been properly coded and allocated to project budgets.
• Creates required accounting and project cost variances reports.
• Monitors and reports on project costs and commitment to budget and forecast.
• Reviews, evaluates and reports on trends and their impact on project costs or project in-service dates.
• Assess progress measurement and develops and updates progress charts for progress reporting.
• Creates and maintains project level KPIs and project statistics reports.

Technical Knowledge/Skill/Education/Licenses/Certifications

Technical Knowledge/Skill

• The individual must be self-reliant with a strong sense of self-motivation, and possess good communication skills.
• This individual understands and applies financial, accounting, business, risk and project management theories and methodologies.
• Knowledge of financial modeling, accounting, risk management, project management information systems, capital investment analysis techniques, plant accounting, and capital budgeting.
• Ability to monitor and analyze cost and scheduling information, provide forecasts, make recommendations, and communicate effectively at all levels.
• Demonstrated high competence in past assignments.

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Accounting, Finance, Business or equivalent degree will be considered; MBA or equivalent education highly desirable.

Experience

• Three (3) to five (5) years of related experience preferred with experience exposure to Project Manager, accountant, financial business analysts in a business involved with managing large complex multi-year projects.

Working Conditions

• Must be available to work emergency restoration assignment as required.
• Must be available to travel between MA/CT/NH as necessary.
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by any employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Limited travel will be required to project sites and stakeholder locations.
• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Normal office environment.

Competencies

• Build trusting relationships
• Manage and develop people
• Foster teamwork and cross-functional collaboration
• Lead change
• Communicate strategic vision
• Create an engaged workforce
• Focus on the customer
• Take ownership & accountability

Compensation and Benefits

Eversource offers a competitive total rewards program. Check out our careers site for an overview of our benefits programs. Salary is commensurate with your experience. This position is eligible for a potential incentive. The annual salary range for this position is: $91,200.00-$101,330.00

Worker Type: Regular

Number of Openings: 2

Emergency Response: Responding to emergency situations to meet customers’ needs is part of every employee’s role. If employed, you will be given an Emergency Restoration assignment. This means you may be called to assist during an emergency outside of your normal responsibilities, work hours and location.

Eversource Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability status, or protected veteran status.

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