Controls Specialist/Senior Controls Specialist

Dominion Energy; Glen Allen (VA); Hybrid; USD 91,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule (3-2)

Health, dental, vision benefits

401(k) with match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays

Job summary

Dominion Energy in Glen Allen, VA is seeking a cost controls professional to develop, implement, and coordinate planning, estimating, and cost controls for power station construction projects. The role requires 5-6+ years of cost controls experience and strong analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities include developing project estimates, monitoring schedules and budgets, and providing management with status reports.

Qualifications

• 5-6+ years of relevant experience in related field (cost controls)
• Strong knowledge of cost controls principles
• Strong math and computer skills
• Verbal/writing/presentation skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
• Experience forecasting costs for capital projects

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and coordinate planning, estimating, and cost controls for power station construction projects
• Develop and review project estimates and schedules; monitor costs and progress; provide status reports to management
• Assist in training lower-level controls personnel
• Coordinate use of controls equipment and facilities; interface with contractors and company personnel
• Lead controls discipline on major projects and collaborate with cross-functional teams

Skills

Cost controls

Verbal/written/presentation

Project management

Decision making

Mathematics

Analytical skills

Stakeholder collaboration

Business judgment

Forecasting costs

Contract administration

Vendor management

Data verification

Cross-functional teamwork

Policy implementation

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Associate degree

High school diploma with related experience

Job description

Dominion Energy is committed to providing reliable, affordable, and increasingly clean energy that powers our customers every day. If you want to work for a purpose-driven company that values safety and collaboration, we’re looking for you. You won’t just find a job here; you’ll find your career. Review the position below and apply today .

We offer a hybrid 3-2 work schedule (three days in the office, two days of teleworking) to accommodate the need for flexibility.

Military service members and veterans with ranks from E5-E9, W1-CW5, or O3-O6, plus appropriate equivalent combination of education and years of experience as outlined below will be considered for this opportunity.

Job Summary

Develop, implement and coordinate planning, estimating, and cost controls for power station construction projects. Develop and review project estimates and schedules. Monitor actual project cost and/or work status data to ensure projects proceed on schedule and within budget and provide status reports to management. Develop and review O & M and capital budgets and analyze monthly cost reports. Assist in training lower-level controls personnel. Implement, evaluate and monitor controls systems. Coordinate use of controls equipment and facilities. Conduct meetings with contractors and company personnel on cost control matters. Act as lead controls discipline representative to major projects. Interface and coordinate with other corporate and station groups. Establish and implement cost and planning control policy and procedures for power station construction project.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience

The knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences that are required for entry into this job include the following:

5-6+ years of relevant experience in directly related field to include:

• Strong knowledge of cost controls principles
• Strong Verbal/writing/presentation skills
• Strong work and project management skills
• Strong decision making and problem solving
• Strong math and computer skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Works effectively with employees at all levels and external personnel
• Consistently applies good business judgment
• Applies analytical abilities to diverse issues
• Manages multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Must be able to verify data and present statistical reports and documentation
• Responsible for managing monthly project forecasting and cost performance for a portfolio of construction projects across multiple nuclear power stations
• Collaborate within a cross-functional matrix team consisting of project managers, supply chain specialists, contract administrators, and invoice coordinators
• Provide contract administration such as validating invoices and working with vendors to resolve issues
• Conduct meetings with vendors and company stakeholders on forecasting costs
• Implement control policy and procedures
• Identifies and implements better work alternatives and business processes

Education Requirements

Preferred

Degree or an equivalent combination of education and demonstrated related experience may be accepted in lieu of preferred level of education:

Bachelor and 5-6+ years of relevant experience in directly related field OR;

Associate degree and 7-8+ years of experience in a directly related field (finance, cost controls, etc.) OR;

HS Diploma and 9-10+ years of experience in a directly related field (finance, cost controls, etc.)

Preferred Disciplines: Accounting, Finance, Data Analytics, Project Management

Other disciplines may be substituted for the preferred discipline(s) listed above

Other: Technical

Licenses, Certifications, or Quals Description

Working Conditions

• Cold Up to 25%
• Loud Noise Up to 25%
• Office Work Environment 76 -100%
• Operating Machinery Up to 25%
• Outdoors Up to 25%
• Radiation Up to 25%
• Travel Up to 25%

Other Working Conditions

Test Description

No Testing Required

Export Control

Certain positions at Dominion Energy may involve access to information and technology subject to export controls under U.S. law. Compliance with these export controls may result in Dominion Energy limiting its consideration of certain applicants.

What You'll Get

Expected Hiring Base Salary Range:

$90900 - $118100

The expected hiring base salary range is the range we anticipate hiring within for this position. The actual salary offered may vary based on factors such as the selected candidate’s qualifications, skills, experience, and work location. This is not intended to represent the full salary range for the position or limit future compensation growth.

At Dominion Energy, we offer excellent plans and programs for employees. Employees are rewarded with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package which includes: health, dental, and vision benefits with coverage for families and domestic partners, vacation, retirement plans including 401k contributions and matches, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, bonus eligibility, sick leave, and disability insurance. To learn more about our benefits, click here: dombenefits.com.

Dominion Energy is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin and/or status as a protected veteran or individual with a disability.

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