Project Controls - Cost Engineer

Hargrove and Associates, Inc; Plaquemine (LA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Personal paid time off

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Hargrove is seeking a Senior Project Controls professional to lead scheduling, cost control, and reporting for larger capital projects in the United States. You will guide the Project Controls team, develop budgets, perform economic evaluations, and ensure compliance with contract conditions.

The role requires extensive experience with FEL processes, SAP cost tracking, and Primavera P6 scheduling, along with strong communication and mentoring capabilities to support project management and

Qualifications

• Requires 10+ years of industrial experience in planning, scheduling, cost control and estimating.
• Knowledge of front-end loading (FEL) processes and capital planning.
• Experience with financial reporting, accruals, asset additions, cashflow forecasting, and project closeout.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute Project Controls requirements for projects under guidance.
• Prepare and manage capital planning documents and funding materials.
• Develop project estimates from OOM to funding grade.
• Track, trend, and manage capital portfolio and SAP cost tracking.
• Issue SAP purchase requisitions and assist in project reporting and reviews.
• Deliver training on Project Controls systems and methods.

Skills

Project Controls

Cost Control

Scheduling

Cost Estimation

Reporting & Analysis

Coaching/Mentoring

Education

Bachelor or Master in Construction Science/Building Science

AACE International or PMI certification preferred

Tools

SAP

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Timberline Estimating

Job description

What You'll Be Doing

Job Scope: Provide technical guidance and support for the Project Controls functions of capital planning, scheduling, cost management, progress and performance analysis and reporting, as required to meet project scope and job requirements by performing the following duties and responsibilities Primary responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Under administrative guidance, plans and executes the Project Controls requirements for projects.
• Experience with FEL (Front End Loading) process, funding document development and capital planning.
• Preparation of Financial Reporting (Accruals, Asset Additions, Project Closures, Cashflow Forecast, etc...).
• Ability to track/trend/manage capital portfolio list
• Ability to establish cost tracking from SAP and monitor progress.
• Preparation of various project estimates - OOM (Order of Magnitude) through Funding Grade.
• Ability to issue SAP purchase requisitions.
• Serves as project controls representative on medium and large projects.
• Analyzes variances in cost and schedule performance against the plan and communicates the reason for the variance and proposed mitigation plans to Project Management.
• Interprets contract conditions to ensure compliance.
• Develops and delivers training programs in Project Controls systems and methods.
• Familiar with the functionality of automated accounting and cost management systems.
• Prepares Project Reporting and assists in Project Review.
• Performs economic evaluations and other special studies, as required.
• Maintains knowledge of safety policies and procedures and perform assigned duties in a safe manner and has responsibility for the safety of those begin supervised and ensure they comply with established safety policies and procedures and practice safe work habits.
• Confirms close out requirements, prepares closeout documents/procedures.
• Determines historical data requirements and inputs into historical data system.

Ideal Background Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Bachelor or Master of Science degree in Construction Science, Building Science or related field is highly preferred.
• Certification: AACE International or Project Management Institute (PMI) certification is preferred.
• Experience: This position requires 10 or more years of relevant industrial experience in planning, scheduling, cost control and estimating.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge and application of company business standards and good practices.
• Extreme attention to detail.
• Possesses a comprehensive understanding of the function of all engineering disciplines.
• Understanding of existing and potential customer deliverable expectations and preferences.
• Ability to set priorities.
• Ability to effectively discuss and correspond with engineering disciplines and/or contractors to ascertain and understand pertinent information concerning schedules, scopes of work, estimates and/or project costs.
• Coaching and mentoring skills and experience.
• Excellent listening and communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Excellent presentation skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Knowledge of other disciplines deliverable development to ensure coordination of efforts.
• Knowledge and understanding of schedule constraints and information requirements for the production of all project controls deliverables.
• Ability to develop a construction cost estimate, a detailed engineering schedule and a man-hour budget for a small project or an area for a larger project.
• Ability to determine construction material quantities.
• Experienced in estimating and scheduling professional service hours and assessing the progress and quality of project controls work.
• Ability to accurately estimate completion of assigned tasks.
• Proficient in the use of Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project scheduling software and Timberline Estimating software.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit, stand, or walk for long periods of time.

Hargrove Culture

We work to create an environment founded on trust, personal integrity, and a team mentality so that each person understands the value of their contributions both on a project and company-wide level.

We know that each person on our team contributes to the success of our company by pairing expertise and passion to meet and exceed the needs of the clients we serve across the globe.

Our safety culture protects and promotes the well-being of every person who works with us and every person touched by our work.

As a 100% Teammate owned company, we proudly offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

• paid holidays
• personal paid time off
• medical
• dental
• vision
• life
• disability insurance
• 401(k)
• other benefits to eligible Teammates

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

Hargrove is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex (including gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, sexual identity, marital or family status), disability, military service or obligations, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Hargrove Community & Volunteerism

Hargrove is a drug-free workplace.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

Hargrove is passionate about serving our clients within our industry and the local economy, and we recognize that our impact goes beyond building great projects.

Our extraordinary teammates serve the community with their time, talent, and generosity.

The Hargrove team is a family whose volunteerism makes a huge impact on our communities, and The Hargrove Foundation is the vehicle for making a true difference in the lives of others.

We work to create an environment founded on trust, personal integrity, and a team mentality so that each person understands the value of their contributions both on a project and company-wide level.

Hargrove has consistently been ranked one of the Best Firms to Work For by organizations such as ZweigWhite and Business Alabama.

We pair expertise and passion to meet and exceed the needs of the clients we serve across the globe.

Our teammates strive to expand their knowledge and contribute to the success of the organization.

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