Project Controller

Pattern Energy; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in renewable energy is seeking a skilled Project Controls Manager to support their EPC projects. This role involves managing budgets, performing cost risk analysis, and ensuring successful project delivery. You will be responsible for compiling month-end reports and managing KPIs to track project performance. Join a company committed to transitioning the world to renewable energy, where your expertise will contribute to innovative projects that respect the environment and communities. If you have a passion for sustainability and a strong background in project management, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k)/RRSP

Employee Referral Bonuses

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in Construction Project Controls.
• Degree qualification in relevant fields such as Quantity Surveying or Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Manage budget and forecast allocations for EPC projects.
• Compile month-end reports focusing on project costs and movements.

Skills

Construction Project Controls

Cost Control Processes

Budget Management

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Degree in Project Management

Degree in Engineering

Tools

Power BI

D365

InEight

Oracle

Excel

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Company Overview

Pattern Energy is a leading renewable energy company that develops, constructs, owns, and operates high-quality wind and solar generation, transmission, and energy storage facilities. Our mission is to transition the world to renewable energy through the sustainable development and responsible operation of facilities with respect for the environment, communities, and cultures where we have a presence.

Our approach begins and ends with establishing trust, accountability, and transparency. Our company values of creative spirit, pride of ownership, follow-through, and a team-first attitude drive us to pursue our mission every day. Our culture supports our values by fostering innovative and critical thinking and a deep belief in living up to our promises.

Headquartered in the United States, Pattern has a global portfolio of more than 30 power facilities and transmission assets, serving various customers that provide low-cost clean energy to millions of consumers.

Responsibilities

Job Purpose

Provide commercial management and project control support for all EPC projects to ensure successful project delivery for Pattern’s portfolio.

Key Accountabilities

• Managing budget and forecast allocations.
• Understanding project performance and able to present and answer questions and justifications for project movements and progress.
• Manage actuals, commitments, trends, and invoice attestations.
• Perform cost risk analysis and provide input for the project team.
• Manage KPIs, earned value, scope control.
• Compile and present month-end reports focusing on movements within the period, reserve management, and overall project cost attestation.

Qualifications

Experience/Qualifications/Education Required

• Minimum of 3-5 years related Construction Project Controls experience.
• Degree qualification or equivalent in Quantity Surveying, Project Management, Engineering, or related field.
• Experience in implementing cost control processes and procedures.
• Develop and maintain project budgets, forecasts, and cost reports.
• Familiar with project revenue and cost development for major capital projects.
• Ability to track project expenditure and analyze variances.
• Experience in multi-discipline review of project capital forecasts, accruals, and trend analysis throughout project maturity.
• Understanding of work breakdown structures and related activities, logic, and progress.
• Understanding of project financing fundamentals and related deliverables.
• Support negotiation and management of EPC contracts.
• Assist in managing contingency and reserves.

Additional Requirements

• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Detail-oriented and analytical.
• Ability to compile month-end reports focusing on movements, reserves, and project costs.
• Ability to work with multiple stakeholders in a dynamic environment.
• Exposure to scheduling and cost baseline fundamentals, concepts, and principles.

Technical Skills

• Maintain Earned Value Management (EVM) and KPI reporting.
• Recognize processes/actions impacting project finances.
• Knowledge of estimating, contracting, and procurement processes.
• Knowledge of ERP applications (Power BI, D365, InEight, Oracle).
• Proficient in project control software (e.g., Excel).

The expected starting pay range is $80,000 - $108,000 USD, with potential variation based on experience, location, and qualifications. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, paid time off, holidays, 401(k)/RRSP, and employee referral bonuses.