Sr. Project Control Specialist

Constellation; Kennett Square (Chester County); On-site; USD 111,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

Constellation in Kennett Square, PA seeks a hands-on Project Controls professional to drive excellence across the fleet by developing and maintaining processes, standards, and management tools for improved performance.

You will lead PM tool enhancements, support outages reviews, and ensure governance, with a focus on training and mentoring. PMP or equivalent experience is highly valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 5 years' PM, estimating, IT, and/or cost related experience.
• Or at least 8 years' experience in project management, project estimating, IT, and/or cost related experience in related industry.
• Competency in development and integration of complex data management and reporting systems and in development of tools and techniques required to support project management controls/practices
• PMP Certification (within 18 months of starting position)

Responsibilities

• Provide support for fleet Project Management, including project control policies, programs, processes and standards. Includes development and maintenance of standards, computer systems, use of the PM SharePoint site to support project management /controls practices, reporting and performance metrics.
• Provide support to fleet Project Management in implementation and use of project management tools and T&RMs to support project management control practices, reporting and performance metrics
• Support the Site PM organization effectiveness through assessments and benchmarking. Function as the SME for the various PM Tools (e.g. Engage Finance, Cost Estimating Tool, Complexity Model)
• Analyze Project Management performance gaps and develop/lead formal training to resolve departmental weakness.
• Coach/Mentor other project controls resources, PMs and contractors on project management fundamentals.
• Support Project Management fleet with FOLL, INPO/WANO assessments, INPO IER Responses and other industry efforts
• Assist in functional area required collateral duties, i.e. CAPCO, Business Planner

Skills

Strong communication

Leadership

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/construction management/IT/business management or financial

Tools

Access

Excel

Job description

Who We Are

As the largest private-sector power producer in the world and the nation's largest producer of clean and reliable energy, Constellation is focused on our purpose: lighting the way to a brilliant tomorrow for all. We have been the leader in clean energy production for more than a decade, and we are cultivating a workplace where our employees can grow, thrive, and contribute. Now integrated with Calpine, our portfolio includes 55 gigawatts of capacity from nuclear, natural gas, geothermal, hydro, wind and solar facilities, with the generating capacity to power the equivalent of 27 million homes.

Our culture and employee experience make it clear: We are powered by passion and purpose. Together, we're creating healthier communities and a cleaner planet, and our people are the driving force behind our success. At Constellation, you can build a fulfilling career with opportunities to learn, grow and make an impact. By doing our best work and meeting new challenges, we can accomplish great things. Join us in meeting the country's energy needs today and tomorrow.

TOTAL REWARDS

Constellation offers an extensive selection of benefits and rewards to help our employees thrive professionally and personally. We provide competitive compensation and a wide-range of benefits that support both employees and their families, helping them prepare for the future. In addition to highly competitive salaries, eligible employees are offered a bonus program, 401(k) with company match, employee stock purchase program; comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits, including robust wellbeing programs; disability and life insurance benefits; paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick days; and much more.

Expected salary range of $110,700 to $123,000, varies based on experience, along with comprehensive benefits package that includes bonus and 401(k).

Primary Purpose Of Position

Responsible for driving excellence in project controls across the Constellation fleet by developing/maintaining/enhancing processes, standards, procedures, and management tools to improve fleet project management functional area performance. Lead and support for PM on tool and process enhancements, and support Fleet Outage Lessons Learned, INPO/WANO assessments, INPO IER responses, etc. Ensures compliance with management model controls through governance, oversight, and support (including high level reporting, indicators, assessment reviews, and fleet-wide training). Function as an interface for the PM fleet as a Subject Matter Expert on Project Controls.

Primary Duties And Accountabilities

• Provide support for fleet Project Management, including project control policies, programs, processes and standards. Includes development and maintenance of standards, computer systems, use of the the PM SharePoint site to support project management /controls practices, reporting and performance metrics and performance of assessments on practices. (35%)
• Provide support to fleet Project Management in implementation and use of project management tools and T&RMs to support project management control practices, reporting and performance metrics (20%)
• Support the Site PM organization effectiveness through assessments and benchmarking. Function as the SME for the various PM Tools, i.e. Engage Finance, Cost Estimating Tool, Complexity Model, etc. (15%)
• Analyze Project Management performance gaps and develop/lead formal training to resolve departmental weakness. (15%)
• Coach/Mentor other project controls resources, PMs and contractors on project management fundamentals. (10%)
• Support Project Management fleet with FOLL, INPO/WANO assessments, INPO IER Responses and other industry efforts (5%)
• Assist in functional area required collateral duties, i.e. CAPCO, Business Planner

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (engineering/construction management, IT, business management or financial) with 5 years' experience in project management, project estimating, IT, and/or cost related experience.
• Or At least 8 years' experience in project management, project estimating, IT, and/or cost related experience in related industry.
• Competency in development and integration of complex data management and reporting systems and in development of tools and techniques required to support project management controls/practices
• PMP Certification (within 18 months of starting position)
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Thorough computer-based analytical skills (e.g.: Access, Excel-based analysis)

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA and/or PMP
• Project Management and/or Project Controls Experience