Project Controller

OGE Energy Corp.; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 78,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

OGE Energy Corp. is hiring a Project Controller Lead to manage and oversee large-scale capital projects in Oklahoma City. The role involves collaborating with project managers, ensuring project budgets and compliance align with company standards while leading a team of project controls staff and reporting to management.

Qualifications

• 5 to 10 years experience in project controls or management depending on education.
• PMP certification required for Lead level.
• Experience with project management tools and software.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates project lifecycle for capital projects.
• Engages stakeholders and management for project reporting.
• Develops and manages project budgets and schedules.

Skills

Communication

Project Management

Risk Management

Budgeting

Cost Control

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Construction Science, Engineering, Engineering Technology, or Finance

Associate’s Degree in Business, Construction Management, Engineering Technology, or Finance

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

SAP

Primavera P6

EcoSys

Power BI

Job description

JOB INFORMATION

• Job Title: Project Controller Lead
• Grade: Exempt 56 (or) Exempt 59
• Job Code: 130043 (or) 130037
  
  

Job Summary

• OG&E is hiring 1 person for either a Senior Project Controller (or) a Lead Project Controller. Applicants will be considered based on the higher of the two levels they qualify for. Please read the minimum requirements carefully **
  
  

Facilitates the project lifecycle for multiple large capital generation, transmission, substation, and distribution projects. Works directly with Project Managers to monitor and control scope, schedule, cost and risk. Ensures adherence to capital budget and compliance with the AFE policy. Engages key stakeholders and management, providing accurate and timely project and portfolio reporting. Administers project management processes and software.

LEVEL OF RESPONSIBILITY

• Responsibilities are varied and complex. Often works outside area of assigned duties. Applies advanced skills in multiple areas. Resolves complex issues which impact business operations both inside and outside own department. Makes unreviewed decisions related to the area of responsibilities. Opinions carry significant weight in policy and strategy decisions.
  
  

Essential Functions

• Lead and direct work of less experienced project controls staff.
• Collaborate with the Project Managers to establish clear project goals and objectives.
• Administration of the project management information system and oversight of any improvements or upgrades.
• Work with project team to identify, qualify, quantify, and develop mitigation plans for project risks.
• Routinely present portfolio and project reporting to management.
• Establish project performance standards and compare actual performance to these standards.
• Establish routine project performance reports, provide routine reporting and make recommendations for improving project progress.
• Review project data and reporting to identify potential issues and recommend correct actions.
• Work with project team to coordinate both internal and external resources, and materials.
• Develop and mange project budgets, including monthly forecasting and tracking of actuals.
• Develop and manage project schedules, tracking progress and identifying deviations.
• All other duties as assigned.
• Track portfolios and projects against annual and multi-year Capital targets and provide routine reporting.
• Consolidate and prepare portfolio and project data for annual and multi-year Capital planning.
  
  

Requirements

LEAD PROJECT CONTROLLER

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Construction Science, Engineering, Engineering Technology, or Finance. And 6 years Project Controls or Project Management experience. And Project Management Professional Certificate (PMP); Or
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Construction Science, Engineering, Engineering Technology, or Finance. And 7 years related capital project experience. And Project Management Professional Certificate (PMP); Or
• Associate’s Degree in Business, Construction Management, Engineering Technology, or Finance. And 10 years related capital project experience. And Project Management Professional Certificate (PMP); Or
• High School Diploma/GED and 12 years related capital project experience (Construction, Engineering, Finance, or Planning) And Project Management Professional Certificate (PMP).
• Project Management Professional Certificate (PMP) is a requirement for the Lead level.
  
  

SENIOR PROJECT CONTROLLER ** PMP is not required for Senior level **

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Construction Science, Engineering, Engineering Technology, or Finance. And 4 years Project Controls or Project Management experience; Or
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Construction Science, Engineering, Engineering Technology, or Finance. And 5 years related capital project experience; Or
• Associate’s Degree in Business, Construction Management, Engineering Technology, or Finance. And 8 years related capital project experience; Or
• High School Diploma/GED and 10 years related capital project experience (Construction, Engineering, Finance, or Planning).
  
  

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Subject to normal office noise levels.
• May be required to work non-standard hours.
• Use of computer equipment, including a keyboard, mouse, and computer monitor.
• Sedentary to light work exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
  
  

Special Safety Requirements

• Member will not be required to drive in order to perform their job duties.
• Member is not required to perform any safety sensitive duties.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities (ksas)

• Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills to interact with project teams and management.
• Demonstrated skill in managing multiple tasks, prioritizing work, and meeting deadlines.
• Demonstrated advanced knowledge of project management tools and software.
• Experience with SAP is preferred. Experience with Primavera P6 and/or EcoSys, and Power BI is required.
• Demonstrated advanced knowledge of planning techniques, including creating schedules, resource allocation, and risk management.
• Demonstrated advanced understanding of budgeting, cost control, and cost analysis related to projects.
• Ability to identify gaps in business process, recommend and implement improvements.
• Demonstrated strong leadership skills to guide project teams and drive successful outcomes.
• Demonstrated ability to provide guidance to less experienced or skilled project controllers.
• Demonstrated flexibility to handle changing project requirements, unexpected challenges, and shifting priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams, vendors, and contractors.
• Demonstrated strong ability to track project details accurately and ensure quality reporting.
• Demonstrated capacity to analyze project information to identify risk and issues, and make informed decisions.
  
  

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• PMP Certification is a requirement for the Lead Project Controller (is not a requirement for the Senior level).
  
  

Health And Safety (medical/Dot Requirements)

• Pre-Employment Drug Screen
• All positions in which driving is an essential function of the job, regardless if the job code is marked safety sensitive or not, will also be included as safety sensitive. Individuals in positions in which driving is an essential function are subject to the terms and conditions set forth in OGE Energy Corp.’s Drug Testing Plan.
  
  

SALARY RANGE

Senior: $78,458 - $104,624

Lead: $104,312 - $139,069