Project Controls Analyst

Evergy; Kansas City (MO); Hybrid; USD 67,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Evergy is seeking a Project Controls Analyst to support transmission and substation initiatives in Topeka, KS and Kansas City, MO. You will collaborate with engineering, real estate, vegetation management, procurement, and construction teams to keep projects on time and on budget.

The role emphasizes budgeting, forecasting, cost estimation, and ad hoc reporting, with opportunities to develop schedules using Primavera P6 and related tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in business or related field.
• General finance experience with spreadsheets and word processing.
• Ability to work independently and communicate effectively.
• Experience with Primavera P6 or similar scheduling software preferred.

Responsibilities

• Forecast and budget review with project stakeholders.
• Track monthly capex and O&M reporting to project teams.
• Develop project cost estimates with engineering and PMs.
• Initiate work requests and track in-service reporting.
• Develop and update project schedules and weekly progress.
• Prepare ad hoc reports for stakeholders.
• Perform variance analysis and cost control tasks.

Skills

Forecasting

Budgeting

Cost estimation

Reporting

Excel

Communication

Education

Bachelor7s degree in business

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

JOB TITLE: Project Controls Analyst
REQUISITION: TRA0101
DEPARTMENT: T&S Project Controls – Topeka General Office or F&M Service Center
LOCATION: Topeka, KS
Kansas City, MO
PAY RANGE:
Project Controls Analyst I: $54,400 – $68,000
Project Controls Analyst II: $66,600 – $83,200
Sr. Project Controls Analyst: $75,300 – $100,400
Lead Project Controls Analyst: $88,800 – $118,400

Scheduled Work Hours: Monday - Friday, typically 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., with additional work hours as required to support operation functions.

Summary of Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Under general direction of the Project Controls Manager, serves as an intermediary between engineering, real estate, vegetation management, procurement, and construction. Primarily partners with the Transmission Project Managers to assist in completing transmission and substation projects on time and on budget. Will provide support for the following:

• Forecast & Budget
  • Assist review process with transmission and substation stakeholders
  • Assist budget development and forecasting during the life of the project
• Outlook
  • Monthly tracking and variance analysis by project
  • Monthly Capex and O&M reporting to project stakeholders
• Cost Estimation
  • Develop project cost estimates in conjunction with Engineering and Project Managers
  • Post-construction cost variance review
  • Maintain cost estimate summary
• Work Requests
  • Initiate work requests
  • Timely in-service and completion reporting
  • Journal entries
• Schedules
  • Facilitate/develop project schedule
  • Update weekly progress
• Ad Hoc Reporting
  • Reports developed for Southwest Power Pool, Regulatory, Data Requests, and ad hoc requests
• Additional duties as assigned

Education and Experience Requirements:

The preferred candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in business or relevant experience. Must include general finance experience and be proficient in the use of spreadsheet and word process software applications. Work experience must support abilities to work independently, assimilate and process diverse information, and communicate effectively with management, teammates, and stakeholders. Experience in Primavera P6, or other resource-loaded scheduling software is preferred.

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities Required:

Successful candidate must have:

• Demonstrated working knowledge of job types and assets being managed and constructed.
• A good understanding of work and business processes related to budgeting transmission and substation work.
• Must demonstrate a general understanding of financial reporting and assimilating information for reports.
• Must be able to work independently and resolve work process issues utilizing analytical thinking, creative problem solving and sound reasoning.
• Good administrative and technical abilities to deal with large volumes of data and deal with multiple priorities and projects.
• Requires comprehensive skills in personal computer applications, and preferred knowledge of transmission and substation work and financial system applications. Working knowledge of Windows, databases and spreadsheets required.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to present information to other work groups in a concise manner.
• Must be able to work effectively with others in a team environment and build relationships with all customers and work groups.
• Must demonstrate exceptional skills in interpersonal relations, self-motivation, and organization.

Licenses, Certifications, Bonding, and/or Testing Required:

Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Working Conditions:

Office, home and field working conditions. May require work beyond normal hours and occasional overnight travel. Must have a satisfactory work record including excellent attendance.

Evergy has a clear mission – To empower a better future. Evergy chooses to live this mission by valuing People First. We know that to lead the responsible energy transition and provide affordable, reliable, and sustainable service to our customers and communities, we need a team with a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. We are committed to building a team where everyone – regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status – has a voice and can bring their best every day. Evergy is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer.