Project Controls Analyst

Evergy; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Evergy is seeking a Project Controls Analyst to manage budgeting, forecasting and cost reporting for renewable and conventional generation projects. You will partner with Development Project Managers and Construction Supervisors to ensure projects stay on time and on budget.

The role includes tracking budgets, commitments, expenditures, forecasts, variances, and risks, with emphasis on effective communication and analysis of project performance across departments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, finance, or accounting.
• Proficiency with spreadsheet and word processing software.
• Ability to work independently and communicate with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Forecast and budget across programs and projects.
• Develop, maintain, and report project cost information including budgets, expenditures, forecasts, and variances.
• Track scope, cost, and schedule with development and construction teams.
• Prepare monthly cost and schedule reporting for stakeholders.
• Manage project risks and assist in schedule development and updates.
• Coordinate with Development Engineers and Project Managers on cost estimates.

Skills

Budgeting

Financial reporting

Analytical thinking

Independent work

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, finance, or accounting

Tools

Microsoft Project

Primavera P6

Job description

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Job Description - Project Controls Analyst (DEV000O)

Job Description

Project Controls Analyst - ( DEV000O )

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

Summary of Primary Duties:

Evergy is committed to leading the Responsible Portfolio Transition. Under general direction of the Manager Project Controls, the successful candidate in this key role will be responsible for project controls for renewable and conventional generation projects. The Project Controls Analyst will be a key member of the team and will be responsible for tracking and reporting on scope, cost and schedules. This position primarily partners with the Development Project Managers and Construction Supervisors, for both renewable and conventional generation projects, to assist in completing new generation projects on time and on budget.

Summary of Primary Responsibilities:

• Forecast & Budget
  • Assist in the review process with Development team stakeholders
  • Assist in budget development and forecasting during the life of the project
  • Work with the Development team to develop, maintain and report project cost information. This will include tracking budgets, commitments, expenditures, forecasts and variances on direct and indirect costs, and summarizing planned, actual and remaining spend estimates.
• Outlook
  • Monthly tracking and variance analysis by project
  • Monthly Capex and O&M reporting to project stakeholders
• Develop project cost estimates in conjunction with Development Engineers and Project Managers
• Post-construction cost variance review
• Schedules
  • Facilitate/develop project schedules
  • Update schedule progress as required
• Ad Hoc Tracking and Reporting
  • Southwest Power Pool, Regulatory, Data Requests, monthly project and financial reporting, etc.
  • Maintain and actively monitor project risk registers
  • Manage, track and report on risks to project scope, cost and schedule
• Additional duties as assigned

Education and Experience Requirements:

The preferred candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, finance, accounting. General finance or accounting experience is highly preferred, and candidate should 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 Microsoft Project, Primivera P6, or other resource loaded scheduling software is preferred.

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities Required:

• A good understanding of work and business processes related to budgeting of large project 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 financial system applications.
• 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.

Disclaimer: The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.