Project Control Specialist II

WorleyParsons • Port Allen, LA

74d

About The Position

Worley is a global professional services company of energy, chemicals and resources experts headquartered in Australia. Right now, we're bridging two worlds as we accelerate to more sustainable energy sources, while helping our customers provide the energy, chemicals and resources that society needs now. We partner with our customers to deliver projects and create value over the life of their portfolio of assets. We solve complex problems by finding integrated data-centric solutions from the first stages of consulting and engineering to installation and commissioning, to the last stages of decommissioning and remediation. Join us and help drive innovation and sustainability in our projects. The assignment duration for this role is initially anticipated to be 6-12 months.

Requirements

• Experience with entering requisitions and processing invoices in SAP, procurement and phone discussions with vendors, knowledge of milestone payments, terms & conditions, ability to review proposals and ensure all terms and conditions are met.
• Knowledge of schedule control, cost control and estimating principles, stage gate project execution processes, front-end loading concepts, project development.
• Experience working directly with contractors and manufacturing personnel to lead, coordinate and execute key project activities at site.
• Knowledge with a stage gate project process and ways of execution.
• Demonstrated ability to work successfully in cross-functional teams.
• Strong analytical ability as well as awareness to be self-directed.
• Well-developed skills in problem solving & communications.
• Able to handle large volume & work under pressure.
• Experience working with an ERP system.
• SAP and Excel knowledge and experience.
• Experienced in vendor management and interaction.

Nice To Haves

• Manufacturing or Lubricants experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the engineering team by overseeing the execution of the Capital Project financial tracking, budgeting, reporting for all project managers.
• Manage the approval process for all Capital projects and coordinate the project setup upon sanction of funding.
• Maintain the project cost and schedule work breakdown structure, code of accounts and ensure proper interface with site accounting and project controls functions.
• Assist project managers in creating purchase requisitions and manage the appropriate approvals required.
• Perform annual face-2-face performance reviews supporting for all local contractors.
• Lead the onsite planning, coordination and execution of key ASME and API compliance programs under the direction of engineering.
• Process invoicing as received, including physical site verification of materials as received and or job walks with contractors and/or project managers to verify completion.
• Communicate directly with all contractors and vendors to ensure delivery and invoicing to schedule.
• Liaise with Plant and regional finance and provide monthly and quarterly reconciliation and reporting of all Capital project spend execution.
• Monitor project budgets for accurate commitment & spending.
• Responsible for creation, change, and maintenance of contractor & engineering vendor master database.
• Liaise with multiple departments for smooth & effective issuance of Purchase orders, vendor setups, and resolve any issues with payment.
• Support project cost and schedule closeout activities.
• Support physical asset tagging at site where based and liaising with other regional facilities as needed.
• Maintain and track the change management system across the project, ensuring consistent application and rigor.

Benefits

• Relocation available - No
• Travel required - Yes - up to 10%

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees