Project Control Specialist II

Xcel Energy Inc; Denver, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 74,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Incentive Program

Medical/Pharmacy Plan

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Job summary

Xcel Energy Inc. seeks a seasoned Project Controls professional in Denver to lead cost reporting, budgeting and schedule development for strategic capital projects.

You will coordinate with project managers to assemble data, integrate financial and scheduling systems, and mentor stakeholders in best practices for reporting and control. Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in project controls, expertise in cost management, and proficiency with SAP, Primavera, Power BI, and MS Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field with experience in project planning, cost estimating and scheduling.
• Minimum of five years in project controls, budgeting, forecasting and reporting.
• Expert level knowledge of cost control for project estimation and control.
• Scheduling knowledge for planning and monitoring using standard methods.
• Proficiency with standard software including scheduling and cost estimating tools.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and standardize regional capital project cost reporting and KPIs.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, identify critical paths, and monitor progress.
• Assist in cost analyses and reporting across multiple projects.
• Integrate financial tools with Work & Asset Management Systems and ensure control compliance.
• Provide training and mentoring on processes, systems, and scheduling software.

Skills

Project controls

Forecasting

Financial analysis

Education

BS/BA in Construction Management, Business, Finance or technical field

Tools

SAP

Primavera Unifier

Primavera P6 Scheduler

Microsoft Office Suite

Power BI

SharePoint

Job description

Are you looking for an exciting job where you can put your skills and talents to work at a company you can feel proud to be a part of? Do you want a workplace that will challenge you and offer you opportunities to learn and grow? A position at Xcel Energy could be just what you’re looking for.

Position Summary

This position is responsible for the development and analysis of cost analysis reports, development and analysis of project schedules, support for project lifecycle execution or a combination there of on organizationally strategic projects. Coordinate with Project Managers to assemble the budget and forecast data to provide integrated reporting. Supports initial and on-going project set up in the work and asset management system. Advise and assist in the initial development of financial work breakdown structure, accounting, estimating, and reporting. Advise and assist in the development of the schedule work breakdown structure, resource loading & profiles, and adherence to organizational performance index. Functional integration of schedule and financial software. Assists department leads with creation and coordination of short and long term work profiles. Provides regional training and mentoring to various stakeholders and project control personnel as a subject matter expert.

Essential Responsibilities

• Supports the Project Managers' with standardized reporting for regional capital project stakeholders regarding project level business area capital expenditures. Establishes, implements and monitors the availability, accuracy and usefulness of project cost analysis reports and key performance indicators for use at the individual project level up to executive management.
• Develop, maintain and promote project schedules as a project management tool. Progressively elaborate schedule details to identify critical path. Support Project Managers by assessing the reporting of work progress against the project baseline. Maintain subject matter expert proficiency of the corporate tool and knowledge of industry standard software tools.
• Assists Project Managers and other project personnel in preparing project Cost Analysis Reports and various cost analyses. Facilitate execution of strategic projects for all aspects of project cost controls. Understands, demonstrates and communicates the use of Work Breakdown Structures in project cost control.
• Responsible for understanding and integrating capital cost reporting tools and applications, including the Work and Asset Management System. Demonstrates super-user capabilities with the Work and Asset Management System, and other financial systems.
• Works in conjunction with Capital Project Analyst, Capital Asset Accounting, Tax, Regulatory finance and other areas of Xcel Energy and the business area to facilitate integration of financial aspects and impacts for Capital Projects. Understands Sarbanes Oxley key controls and provides and reporting and tracking for all key controls applicable to a capital project.
• Provides training for internal and external stakeholders on process and function within the overall project management process. Provides mentoring on the work and asset management system and/or scheduling software in relation to execution, control, analysis and reporting.

Minimum Requirements

• Required BS/BA Degree in Construction Management, Business, Finance or technical field (or a combination of education and experience providing equivalent knowledge) and relevant experience with project planning, cost estimating, scheduling, forecasting and financial analysis.
• Minimum of five (5) years related project controls experience. Practical knowledge of overall project control, estimating, and reporting methods.
• Expert level knowledge of one or highly proficient in both: Cost control for application in project cost estimating, organization, and control.
• Scheduling for project planning and monitoring/control methods and practices. Comprehensive understanding of company policies, procedures and financial obligations that would apply to projects.
• Proficient in standard server software applications such as e-mail, spreadsheet, word processing, database, as well as scheduling and cost estimating software applications.

Preferred Requirements

• Past experience with Enterprise based project management tools such as: SAP, Primavera Unifier, Primavera P6 Scheduler, Microsoft Office Suite, Power BI, CoPilot, PowerApps, SharePoint.
• Microsoft Excel Advanced Certification or similar demonstration of advanced Excel proficiency such as: data management and analysis using advanced formulas, macros and reporting techniques demonstrating advanced skills across multiple Microsoft applications.
• Professional certification through PMI, ASCE, or other accredited organization.

As a leading combination electricity and natural gas energy company, Xcel Energy offers a comprehensive portfolio of energy-related products and services to 3.4 million electricity and 1.9 million natural gas customers across eight Western and Midwestern states. At Xcel Energy, we strive to be the preferred and trusted provider of the energy our customers need. If you’re ready to be a part of something big, we invite you to join our team.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Individuals with a disability who need an accommodation to apply please contact us at [e-mail].

Non-BargainingThe anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $73,700.00 to $104,633.33 per yearThis position is eligible for the following benefits: Annual Incentive Program, Medical/Pharmacy Plan, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Dependent Care Reimbursement Account, Health Care Reimbursement Account, Health Savings Account (HSA) (if enrolled in eligible health plan), Limited-Purpose FSA (if enrolled in eligible health plan and HSA), Transportation Reimbursement Account, Short-term disability (STD), Long-term disability (LTD), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Fitness Center Reimbursement (if enrolled in eligible health plan), Tuition reimbursement, Transit programs, Employee recognition program, Pension, 401(k) plan, Paid time off (PTO), Holidays, Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO), Parental Leave

• Annual Incentive Program
• Medical/Pharmacy Plan
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Dependent Care Reimbursement Account
• Health Care Reimbursement Account
• Health Savings Account (HSA) (if enrolled in eligible health plan)
• Limited-Purpose FSA (if enrolled in eligible health plan and HSA)
• Transportation Reimbursement Account
• Short-term disability (STD)
• Long-term disability (LTD)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Fitness Center Reimbursement (if enrolled in eligible health plan)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Transit programs
• Employee recognition program
• Pension
• 401(k) plan
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Holidays
• Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO)
• Parental Leave

Benefit plans are subject to change and Xcel Energy has the right to end, suspend, or amend any of its plans, at any time, in whole or in part.

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Deadline to Apply: 09/22/26

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