Principal Project Controls Specialist

Westinghouse Electric Company; Shoreview (MN); On-site; USD 103,200 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Wellness programs

401(k) with company match

Paid vacations and holidays

Flexible work arrangements

Educational reimbursement

Global recognition programs

Employee referral program

Job summary

Westinghouse Electric Company in Shoreview, MN is seeking a Principal Project Controls Specialist to own project scheduling across a portfolio of projects. The role may be 100% remote and reports to the Manager of Projects, supporting a broad range of programs with senior-level responsibility.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in a related technical field and 6+ years of scheduling experience, with Primavera expertise and strong communication and leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in project management, engineering, business, accounting, construction management or related technical discipline.
• 6+ years of experience in the position functional/technical area.
• Primavera scheduling experience required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain project schedules using scheduling databases and ERP systems.
• Lead schedule review meetings with project managers, engineering and manufacturing.
• Establish schedule baselines and track adherence.
• Be the project controls subject matter expert focusing on scheduling.
• Demonstrate advanced communication, cross-cultural awareness and leadership.
• Apply tools and techniques to plan work and reduce inefficiencies in scheduling.
• Promote teamwork by maintaining and sharing schedules with stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities for improvement and lessons learned for future work.

Skills

Project scheduling

Communication

Leadership

Cross-cultural awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related technical discipline

Tools

Primavera scheduling

Job description

Are you interested in being part of an innovative team that supports Westinghouse's mission to provide clean energy solutions? At Westinghouse, we recognize that our employees are our most valuable asset and we seek to identify, attract and recruit the most qualified talent while recognizing and encouraging the value of diversity in the global workplace.

About the Role

As a Principal Project Controls Specialist, you will be responsible for project control scheduling activities. These activities will involve low to high complexity projects, a portfolio of low complexity projects, or a subset of high complexity projects or program scopes.

You will report to the Manager of Projects and be located at Shoreview, MN. This position can be 100% remote.

Key Responsibilities

• Utilize project scheduling databases, manufacturing work management systems and the ERP system to develop and maintain project schedules.
• Lead schedule review meetings with project teams consisting of Project Managers, Engineering and Manufacturing.
• Establish schedule baselines and track schedule adherence performance.
• Be the project controls subject matter expert focusing on project scheduling.
• Must have advanced skills in communication, cross-cultural awareness and leadership.
• Apply tools and techniques to plan work such that you reduce inefficiencies, and you improve overall project scheduling performance.
• Promote teamwork which includes maintenance and sharing of project schedules and to ensure team, customer, and all stakeholders are kept informed of project scheduling status.
• Identify and communicate opportunities for improvement, lessons learned for future work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in project management, Engineering, Business, Accounting, Construction Management or related technical discipline
• 6+ years of experience in the position functional/technical area
• Primavera scheduling experience required.

Benefits

Our benefits package is tailored to meet the diverse needs of our employees, while also promoting wellness and career growth. The following are representative of what we offer:

• Comprehensive Medical benefits which could include medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions options
• Wellness Programs designed to support employees in maintaining their health and well-being including Employee Assistance Program providing support for our employees and their household members
• 401(k) with Company Match Contributions to support employees' retirement
• Paid Vacations and Company Holidays
• Opportunities for Flexible Work Arrangements to promote work-life balance
• Educational Reimbursement and Comprehensive Career Programs to help employees grow in their careers
• Global Recognition and Service Programs to celebrate employee accomplishments and service
• Employee Referral Program

Our Values

• Safety and Quality
• Integrity and Trust
• Customer Focus and Innovation
• Speed and Passion to Win
• Teamwork and Accountability

The base salary range for this position, which is dependent upon experience, qualifications and skills, is estimated to be $103,200 to $129,000 per year.

Westinghouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.