Project Controls Advisor I

FieldCore

1d•$71,200 - $113,800

About The Position

The Project Controls Advisor I supports project controls for one or a small number of lower-complexity plant outage projects in the GE Power Segment. Working under the direction of the Regional Project Controls Manager, the role interprets costs and schedules to prepare budgets and develops programs for cost and schedule analysis and tracking. The advisor supports project managers, TFAs, and site representatives in achieving project schedule and budget goals. The role manages outage schedules, forecasts, progress reporting, cost analysis, and project closeout. It coordinates with site personnel and suppliers to ensure project hours, progress, invoices, purchase orders, and receipts are accurately tracked and reconciled. Travel may be required.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 3 years of demonstrated project controls experience in power or oil and gas projects.
Field experience and knowledge of O&M field work practices.
Ability to work constructively with all levels and functions to achieve responsibilities and goals.
English proficiency.
Ability to deliver project reports within time constraints and pivot quickly in response to evolving priorities.
Understanding of project controls and Earned Value Management.
Proficiency in data visualization, including converting raw data into useful metrics and charts.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Ability to implement standard, consistent project controls processes and develop ad hoc project-specific reporting methods as needed.
Knowledge of planning software such as Primavera P6.
Invoice tracking and management skills, including processing, record keeping, and auditing.
Analytical mindset.
Excellent communication and reporting skills.
Continually seek functional knowledge and build technical expertise.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in business administration, construction management, or engineering, or equivalent experience.
Affiliation with a cost engineering professional network, such as AACE.
Additional language proficiency.
Proficiency in SAP and prior experience using and/or creating project reports in Tableau.

Responsibilities

Update outage-developed schedules in consultation with TFAs and site leads, and recommend modifications consistent with project scope and budget.
Use defined tools to manage budget and project forecast goals.
Apply project controls standards and assign budgets to planned outage activities in consultation with TFAs and other site representatives.
Establish an operating rhythm for project controls for each outage and deliver timely, accurate progress reports in accordance with the Global Project Controls Policy (GPCP).
Coordinate with site personnel to ensure project hours are billed to appropriate activities and physical progress is adequately captured and aligned with forecast goals.
During outage events, update the outage schedule daily and deliver progress reports, including S-curves, EV, and SPI, as described in the GPCP.
Analyze outage costs daily, focusing on Actual Cost of Work Performed (ACWP) and Estimate at Completion (EAC), and recommend budget improvements to remain aligned with project costs.
Issue the Outage Planning Update (OPU) at least twice a week.
Reconcile subcontractor and third-party supplier invoices with field cost data, including timesheets and goods receipts.
Assist the Project Controls Manager with closeout activities as required.
Ensure outage project hours, purchase orders, receipts, and invoices are correctly allocated in the accounting system and reconciled to site data during closeout.
Generate final cost and schedule reporting as required by GCPD and the customer.
Maintain historical project data and provide benchmarking support to project teams as needed.
Participate actively in daily outage calls with the site team.
Perform other assigned duties that help advance FieldCore's vision and align with its core values.