Project Controls Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Hopkinsville (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking company is seeking a Project Controls Engineer to lead cost estimation and budgeting for innovative projects. This role involves developing project controls execution plans, tracking costs, and ensuring alignment with financial objectives. You'll utilize your expertise in Earned Value Management (EVM) and various software tools to analyze project performance and provide insightful reports to stakeholders. Join a team dedicated to revolutionizing the lithium-ion battery industry, where your contributions will drive sustainable practices and enhance project efficiency.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in cost control or project controls.
• Strong understanding of EVM principles and financial controls.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement project controls execution plan.
• Monitor actual progress versus planned progress.
• Prepare and present project cost reports to stakeholders.

Skills

Cost Control

Budgeting

Earned Value Management (EVM)

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management

Associate's degree with 5+ years of experience

Tools

Primavera P6

SAP

Excel

PowerBI

Job description

Ascend Elements is revolutionizing the production of lithium-ion battery materials by establishing a clean and sustainable supply chain using recycled feedstock. Its patented Hydro-to-Cathode technology directly synthesizes new cathode materials from spent lithium-ion cells more efficiently than traditional methods, resulting in reduced cost, improved performance, and lowered GHG emissions. The results are lower cost, better performance batteries with fewer discarded in landfills, a cleaner manufacturing process, and a truly sustainable closed-loop circular battery economy. Ascend Elements is taking the lithium-ion battery industry to a higher level.

We are currently hiring a Project Controls Engineer!

This role will be responsible for providing detailed conceptual estimates from pre-construction schematic and design documents and detailed construction estimates from construction plans and specifications. Project scopes are generally less than $50 million or for designated components on large, complex projects.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

1. Cost Estimation and Budgeting
   • Develop and implement the project controls execution plan, ensuring alignment with cost management best practices.
   • Participate in the project estimating process, ensuring that project cost estimates align with contractual requirements and scope.
   • Define and structure the Organizational Breakdown Structure (OBS), Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), and Cost Breakdown Structure (CBS) in financial and progress systems.
   • Ensure cost coding system is properly applied, and information flow is correct and complete.
2. Cost Tracking and Monitoring
   • Establish and maintain cost control systems to track actual expenditures against budgets and commitments.
   • Analyze and interpret cost trends, performance metrics, and cost variances.
   • Monitor actual progress versus planned progress, including engineering, procurement, fabrication, construction, and commissioning status.
   • Provide timely and accurate cost and progress measurement data, ensuring the accuracy of project cost forecasting.
3. Earned Value Management (EVM) & Progress Measurement
   • Demonstrate understanding and application of EVM principles for measuring project performance.
   • Set up and maintain the progress measurement system, ensuring accurate tracking of project milestones and deliverables.
   • Ensure that Issued for Construction (IFC) quantity take-offs are properly tied to turnover systems.
   • Audit quantity take-offs and reported installed quantities for consistency with project progress reports.
4. Forecasting and Financial Control
   • Develop and maintain the cost forecasting system and reports, ensuring alignment with project objectives.
   • Prepare project cash flows and cost spread analysis.
   • Undertake monthly cost forecasting and trend analysis, identifying deviations and proposing corrective actions.
   • Monitor and analyze committed costs, actual versus budget performance, and cost productivity metrics.
5. Change Management and Risk Control
   • Support change management efforts, including developing cost estimates for change verification.
   • Monitor variations from the original scope of work, capturing and assessing related impacts on costs and schedule.
   • Assist with contract amendments, ensuring cost implications are properly documented and managed.
6. Reporting and Communication
   • Prepare and present project cost reports and variance analysis reports to stakeholders.
   • Support accounting with cost-to-billings reconciliations and invoicing reviews.
   • Provide accurate and timely reporting on cost and progress data to management.
   • Generate analysis reports using spreadsheets and PowerBI for review.
7. Procurement and Subcontractor Cost Management
   • Work closely with procurement and subcontract teams to verify progress and earned value against invoices.
   • Ensure proper application of the cost coding system and complete information flow.
   • Monitor costs related to material procurement and subcontractor services.
   • Support tracking of variations and processing of accruals.
8. Compliance and Best Practices
   • Adhere to internal project control processes and industry best practices.
   • Ensure financial processes align with contractual and scope requirements.
   • Participate in closeout report data collection, documenting lessons learned and insights.
   • Support the professional development of junior personnel through mentorship.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, architecture, engineering, or related field with 4+ years of experience, or an Associate's degree with 5+ years of related experience in cost control, project controls, or financial management in engineering, construction, or manufacturing environments.
• Strong understanding of Earned Value Management (EVM) principles and project financial controls.
• Proficiency in cost control, planning, and ERP software/tools (e.g., Primavera P6, SAP, Excel, PowerBI).
• Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to interpret financial data and recommend cost-saving measures.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage with diverse audiences.

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Ascend Elements is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.