Sr Project Specialist

Constellation; Morris (IL); On-site; USD 115,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

Constellation, a leading energy provider, seeks a Project Financial Controller to support Growth Uprate, Central Design Organization, and Growth modification projects in Morris, IL. You will monitor budgets, forecasts, expenditures, and vendor contracts to maintain accurate performance data and drive project success.

The role requires strong Excel skills and PM experience; Primavera P3/P6 experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 5 years of related experience OR
• Associates degree with 7 years of related experience OR
• SRO license with 5 years of related experience OR
• High school diploma with 9 years of related experience
• Demonstrated strong skills with Microsoft Office Suite

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain project checkbooks with project team to support budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Review project financial data and support monthly debriefs by resolving missing or inaccurate information.
• Analyze expenditures, budgets, forecasts and actual costs to identify variances and opportunities.
• Coordinate with vendors and internal departments to resolve financial discrepancies.
• Coordinate engineering resource loading and maintain forecast data.
• Administer contracts, payment authorizations, change requests, and invoices.
• Update monthly performance indicator data for management reporting.
• Perform other duties as assigned including outage support.

Skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associates degree in related field

Senior Reactor Operator (SRO) license

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Primavera P3/P6

Job description

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.

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 $115,200 to $128,000, varies based on experience, along with comprehensive benefits package that includes bonus and 401(k).

Primary Purpose Of Position

Support Project Management and Engineering by monitoring and controlling engineering support activities for Growth Uprate, Central Design Organization, and Growth modification projects. Ensure accurate project performance data, with a focus on budgets, forecasts, expenditures, engineering resource loading, and vendor contracts.

Primary Duties And Accountabilities

• Prepare and maintain project checkbooks in collaboration with Project Financial Analysts, Project Managers, Engineering Managers, and Lead Responsible Engineers to support project budgeting, forecasting, cost tracking, accruals, and financial reporting.
• Review assigned project financial data and support monthly financial debriefs by identifying and resolving missing, incomplete, or inaccurate information, including authorization history, contract and requisition information, contract values, and cost coding discrepancies.
• Analyze project expenditures, budgets, forecasts, and actual costs to identify financial discrepancies, risks, and opportunities affecting current year and total project budgets, and incorporate findings into project forecasts.
• Coordinate with vendors and internal departments to investigate and resolve project financial discrepancies.
• Coordinate engineering resource loading and maintain forecast data based on input from Engineering Managers, Managers, and Lead Responsible Engineers.
• Administer engineering service provider contracts, Contract Payment Authorizations, Contract Change Requests, and invoices.
• Update and maintain monthly performance indicator data for management reporting.
• All other job assignments and/or duties pursuant to company policy or as directed by management to include but not limited to: (Emergency Response duties and/or coverage, Department duty coverage and/or call out, and positions outside of department in support of outage activities etc.)

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 5 years of related experience OR
• Associates degree in a related field with 7 years of related experience OR
• Current or previous Senior Reactor Operator (SRO) license with 5 years of related experience OR
• High school diploma or equivalent with 9-years of related experience
• Demonstrated strong skills with all Microsoft Office Suite

Preferred Qualifications

• Project Management Certification
• Master's degree or financial budget experience
• Experience in use of Scheduling Tools, including Primavera P3, P6 version 8.x or higher