Project Controls Professional III

Spectra Tech, Inc.; Richland (WA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectra Tech, Inc. in Richland, WA, seeks a Project Controls Professional III to support capital and O&M projects within the Corporate Finance group.

You will provide independent oversight, help develop scope, schedules, and cost estimates, and perform detailed cost control analyses to keep projects on track. Key duties include creating level 1-4 schedules in P6, integrating cost data with schedules, generating earned value reports, and guiding project managers through budget changes.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in project controls or project management in industrial environments.
• Formal Primavera P6 training required.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field; OR AA with 9 years; OR HS diploma with 11 years.
• Independent, detail-oriented with strong analytical and cost control skills.
• Proficient in MS Office; experienced in cost forecasting and scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules using P6.
• Integrate cost estimates with schedules to produce cost projections.
• Monitor and report schedule, scope, and cost changes to managers.
• Prepare ETC and CV reports; assist in cost control actions.
• Coordinate with Project Managers and Nuclear Development team on budget impacts.
• Enter data into databases; ensure data quality and configuration control.

Skills

Earned Value

Project Controls

Cost Analysis

Primavera P6

Excel

MS Project

Word

PowerPoint

Project Reporting

Time Management

Organization

Communication

Teamwork

Detail Orientation

Self-motivation

Billing

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate degree

High School diploma or GED

Formal Primavera P6 training

Tools

Primavera P6

Excel

MS Project

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Spectra Tech has an immediate need for a Project Controls Professional III in Richland, WA.

Job Description: This position supports Capital and Operations & Maintenance (O&M) projects and their teams by providing independent oversight as part of the Corporate Finance organization and plays a critical role in project monitoring, risk identification and accurate costing. Responsible for coordination, tracking, and execution project estimates. Provide challenges, technical direction and assistance to project managers using the tools and processes for developing project scope, detailed project schedules, cost estimates, and perform detailed analysis and control activities. Monitor and report all project schedule/scope/cost changes to project managers and plant management in a timely manner.

Principal Accountabilities:

Analytical: Assist with development of project scope, work with assigned project teams. Prepare level 1-4 detailed project implementation schedules using P6. Integrate project cost estimates and schedule to produce a logic tied, resource loaded cost flow projection. Analyze schedule deviations to identify and report on activities with potential impact on cost/schedule.

Evaluation: Evaluate real-time cost data to determine the status and financial condition of a project. Evaluate and provide recommendations for corrective actions to mitigate cost/schedule overruns. Work with Project Managers to develop an accurate Estimate to Completion (ETC) to ensure predictable project performance and cost forecasts. Develop reports for project personnel and management, providing updates on the financial health of the project and projected changes in scope/funding requirements as they develop. Administrative: Track changes to projected and actual project budgets and record needed and/or potential budget impacts in the appropriate software along with communicating budget impacts to the Nuclear Development team and Corporate Finance. Implement budget and schedule changes into the baseline schedule as they are approved by the Executive Board and Steering Committee. Review schedule data to ensure the correct scope of work is reflected on all schedules. Working with the Project Manager enter schedule status updates monthly in P6. Provide schedule metrics and earned value reporting. Process journal entries into the financial system to accrue for completed but not invoiced work, and to transfer any identified mischarges to the correct project / work order. Work with technology vendor and other contractors to develop an integrated project schedule.

Systems Management: Enter data into various databases either through direct entry or the translation of electronic data prepared by client organizations. Ensure adequate configuration control of the data during the project approval process and project execution. Independently perform consistency reviews and provide and resolve findings for projects/schedules. Identify Lessons Learned from those reviews and use this information to achieve continuous improvement.

Other: Attend project challenge and/or approval meetings, schedule regular meetings with Project Managers, safety meetings, and general staff meetings. Follow all process and procedures. Provide recommendations to Project Controls and New Nuclear Supervision for improving processes and desktop instructions. Champion core values in all interactions and activities while focusing on customer service. Develop ad hoc schedules upon request. Perform tasks as delegated.

Skills/Experience:Earned Value Management methodology, Project Controls experience, detail variance analyses working knowledge of Microsoft, Excel, Project, Word, and PowerPoint, working knowledge of Primavera P6, working knowledge of professional project management principles, knowledge of project reporting and cost analysis of project information. Well-developed skills in the areas of administration and time management. Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills. Well-developed written and oral communication and presentation skills; comfortable speaking in front of groups. Strong teamwork skills. Detail focused when required. Strong analytical, mathematical, data checking skills, ability to establish goals, set priorities, and maintain an awareness of interrelationships among activities, strong keyboarding and organizing skills, ability to work independently, self-starter, billable range.

Required Education and Experience: Requires a bachelors degree from an accredited college or university and eight years of experience in a project controls/project management position in an industrial environment. ORAA degree and nine years of project controls / project management experience. OR High School diploma or GED and eleven years of project controls / project management experience in lieu of degree. Formal training on Primavera P6 or another project management system is required.

No per diem offered with this position.