Senior Project Controls Engineer

PM2CM, Inc.; Pomona (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in California is seeking a Project Control Engineer to manage project budgets and ensure compliance with cost management standards. The ideal candidate has over seven years of experience in cost controls, proficiency in project management tools, and strong communication skills. Responsibilities include developing budgets, risk management, and preparing complex cost reports. Candidates are encouraged to apply with a resume to the provided email address.

Qualifications

• Seven or more years of experience in cost controls or management.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in contract negotiation and management.
• Ability to handle and review claims, and process change orders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain project budgets and forecasts for projects.
• Prepare reports to assist Project Managers with cost monitoring.
• Create and maintain a risk register and evaluate contingencies.

Skills

Cost controls management

Project Management

Effective communication

Microsoft Excel

SAP

Project Controls software

Education

4-year college graduate in applicable discipline

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Excel

Primavera

Contract Manager

Job description

• Develop and maintain project budgets, baselines, short- and long-term forecasts, and expenditure plans for assigned major and/or multi-year projects and programs
• Aggregate, reconcile, and update budgets, forecasts, and spending plans according to jurisdiction splits, asset types, cost drivers, and funding sources
  
  

Key Responsibilities:

Project Budget Management:

• Develop and maintain project budgets, baselines, short- and long-term forecasts, and expenditure plans for assigned major and/or multi-year projects and programs
• Aggregate, reconcile, and update budgets, forecasts, and spending plans according to jurisdiction splits, asset types, cost drivers, and funding sources
  
  

Cost Reporting and Analysis:

• Prepare routine and complex reports to assist Project Managers and OU partners in monitoring, managing, and forecasting costs (e.g., budget, actual, commitment, contingency, earned value, cost per unit, cost impact analysis)
• Respond to internal or external data requests for assigned major and/or multi-year projects and/or programs
  
  

Risk Management:

• Create and maintain a risk register
• Evaluate the level of contingency needed using appropriate methods, such as Monte Carlo analysis
  
  

Research and Data Analysis:

• Perform complex and detailed research, updates, and data gathering/analysis in areas of cost controls (e.g., budget, actual, commitment, contingency, earned value, cost per unit, cost impact analysis)
• Prepare and present results, alternatives, and recommendations to support business decisions and mitigate potential risks
  
  

Change Control and Contract Management:

• Support change control and contract negotiation/claim management processes
• Assist in the implementation, analysis, and reporting of performance using industry metrics (e.g., earned value management)
  
  

Collaboration and Communication:

• Collaborate with stakeholders and utilize applicable estimating, cost management, and scheduling knowledge, techniques, and tools to determine and communicate results (e.g., trend, variance, and cost impact)
  
  

Project Controls Data Management:

• Prepare project controls data request responses and work papers to support corporate/OU governance, internal/external audits, General Rate Cases, and regulatory filings
  
  

Requirements

Work Experience:

• Seven or more years of experience in cost controls/management
• Demonstrated experience in Project Management, Project Controls, and/or Construction Management, or equivalent experience. Utility construction/CA regulated/regulatory/EPC experience is desirable
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in contract negotiation/management, handling/reviewing claims, and processing/managing change orders
• Demonstrated experience with Microsoft software (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio) and SAP or similar Enterprise Resource Solutions application
• Demonstrated experience with Project Controls software (e.g., Project, Primavera, and Contract Manager)
  
  

Required Qualifications:

• Education: A combination of education, training, and experience generally equivalent to those typically possessed by a 4-year college graduate (from an accredited institution in an applicable profession, business, or engineering/technical discipline). An advanced degree is preferred
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Excellent Excel Skills and the ability to use advance Excel functions
• Effective communicator; able to speak with many different levels of management
• Able to work independently in meetings
• Experience with SAP is preferred
• Transmission or utility experience is preferred
• Strong willingness to learn and adapt
  
  

Application Process:

Interested candidates are invited to submit their resumes to [e-mail] for consideration. Please include "Project Control Engineer" in the subject line of your email.

PM2CM is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from candidates of all backgrounds.

Note: The above job description is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees may be required to perform other job-related tasks as requested by their supervisor.