Manager, Project Control

Chesapeake Utilities Corporation

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Manager, Project Controls takes ownership and accountability for the management and oversight of capital project budgets throughout the project lifecycle, taking an active role in all aspects of the process.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a specialized field (Finance, Accounting, Engineering, etc.)
Ten (10) years’ experience progressive leadership leading a team, experience with capital budgeting process
Valid Driver’s License
Strong knowledge of financial analytics, capital project management, and understanding of the utility industry.
Excellent leadership skills.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Proficiency in Excel and PowerPlan software.
Ability to build trusting relationships.
Proven ability to prepare clear and understandable written documentation and communication materials.
Ability to work as a team is crucial to any project.
Ability to bring various teams together to focus on the same goal.
Ability to work effectively and cooperatively with all levels of management.
Critical thinking
Ability to understand complex problems and to collaborate and explore alternative solutions.
Ability to organize and prioritize work schedules of others on a short-term basis.

Nice To Haves

Project Management Professional (PMP) preferred
Master of Business Administration (MBA) preferred

Responsibilities

Oversees capital construction project’s cost management strategy and ensures it aligns with the organization’s financial requirements.
Oversees and ensures capital accruals and forecasting are completed each month, in formats that are synergized across the organization.
Performs variance reporting and analyzes proposed costs versus actuals and presents data to relevant stakeholders.
Conducts detailed reviews and analysis of project performance control and reporting to understand and articulate key metrics and trending.
Drives continuous improvement opportunities working with the team to streamline and improves processes, leading to increased productivity, better team relationships and higher stakeholder satisfaction.
Analyzes complex data and makes informed critical decisions based on the data available.
Provides management with forecast reporting and endorses suggested corrective actions to maintain the project within planned cost and schedule.
Coordinates staff workloads to accommodate needs and assures support of all teams and resolves problems as they arise.
Supports project management and finance teams and represents the company in a manner that builds trust.
Participates in internal and external training as required.