EVM Project Controller (Cost)

IPS-Integrated Project Services•Blue Bell, PA

About The Position

At IPS, we apply our knowledge, skills, and passion to make a difference in people's lives, solving complex challenges related to the life sciences. We are looking for a dedicated EVM Project Controller (Cost) to join our talented team at one of our headquarters in Blue Bell, Pennsylvania. In this role, you will support all phases of the project costs and schedule reporting using the most current industry practices and software. You will also work under the supervision of Senior Controllers, Project Managers, to integrate with engineering, procurement, cost, schedule, technical &construction disciplines for seamless reporting to ensure effective Capital Project Delivery.

Requirements

BS degree in engineering, or a related technical field, construction management, or applicable experience.
2-5 years of professional experience.
Aptitude, ability, and capacity to progressively broaden knowledge of engineering, procurement, construction, and qualification (EPCQ) processes in the Pharma/Biotech Industry.
Strong analytical and computer skills.
Experience with data management tools (MS Excel, MS Access, Power BI, Procore, and Oracle).
Excellent collaboration, communication, and organizational skills are required, with the ability to prioritize and manage large amounts of information to effectively meet deadlines.
Must be able to stand, sit, and walk for prolonged periods.
Must possess the ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl as required.
Must be able to lift and move objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
Must be able to climb ladders as necessary.
Must be able to work in both indoor and outdoor environments, which may include exposure to varying working conditions.
Must be able to adhere to strict cleanroom gowning protocol.
This position will require 5-20% travel or as required by the assigned project.
Position may be assigned to the client site for an extended period.
Overnight travel or staying in the city of the Client’s location is possible, depending on the assignment.
Please review the IPS Travel Policy.
Position will visit Client sites and must adhere to stated safety rules.
Must have access to reliable transportation.
Must have the ability to travel and commute on a daily or routine basis.
This position is a safety-sensitive position.
The employee is designated for field work and attends activities at client sites where they work in construction, process, packaging, manufacturing, research, or other "non-administrative" areas.
IPS will not sponsor employment visas for this position.
All interviews are conducted either in person or virtually, with video required.

Nice To Haves

Experience with EVM is preferred
Exposure to financial ERP systems is desirable.
Desire to work towards PMI, AACEI, or other industry certifications.

Responsibilities

Assist and support processes for project budgeting, invoicing, change control, and cost forecasting for the entire engineering, procurement, construction, and qualification (EPCQ) life cycle.
Work in a highly collaborative and dynamic project environment.
Assist in estimating, procurement, and project management on project scope coordination, work package definition, contract development, and bid analysis as directed
Support the project team to agree on contractor SOVs and certify progress, invoicing & payment.
Follow-on support with accounting to ensure alignment of project forecast with current funding and billings to the client.
Insure appropriate back-up documentation for all phases.
Actively support the change control process.
Assist with cost trends & changes with follow-on validation &agreement of pricing.
Process CO’s for approval and incorporation into contracts.
Assisting with the operation of the integrated cost reporting platform.
Produce detailed cost reports, including budgets, changes, commits (POs), spends, anticipated costs, and forecasts.
Review cost system data integrity to ensure accuracy of overall project forecast.
Assist with schedule progress reports, trending charts, and schedule analysis.
Ability to produce effective visualization, graphics & outputs for team communication.
Collaborate and assist on alignment of cost & schedule data.
Assist with updates to projections on cash flows, staffing plans, and contingency usage.
At project completion, record the project’s historical cost information and “lessons learned” as directed.
Collaborate with all groups to improve company processes, systems, and intellectual infrastructure to promote organizational learning and continuous improvement.