Project Controls Coordinator

Colorado Springs Utilities•Colorado Springs, CO

24d

About The Position

Colorado Springs Utilities is seeking a Project Controls Coordinator (Controls I) to work within the Systems and Planning Division Controls Team. In this job, you will perform project, program, and portfolio control assignments, ensure control activities such as project administration, change management, estimating, cost management and schedule management are executed in a timely fashion and in accordance with company standards and contractual requirements. Moreover, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with the planning, engineering, project management, accounting, controls and finance teams while you develop and implement project controls and procedures with the over-all goal of achieving project objectives. If you are self-driven, an excellent written and verbal communicator, and have passion and expertise in project/program controls administration, scheduling, monitoring, and reporting, we want to hear from you!

Requirements

Bachelors in Cost Management, Construction Management, Engineering, Project Management, Finance, or Accounting; or related field is preferred
Demonstrated financial analysis and budgeting skills, supported by solid experience in construction and project management
Proficiency with PM SaaS tools and Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)
Strong skills in the Microsoft Office Suite
Ability to manage and report on schedule and budget activities through a PM SaaS tool

Nice To Haves

PMI Project Management Professional (PMP) or AACEi cost/schedule‑related certifications

Responsibilities

Develops and implements project controls and monitoring procedures to ensure the achievement of project scope, schedule and cost objectives
Collaborates with planning, engineering, project management, accounting, controls and finance teams regarding cost, schedule, and documentation control matters
Ensures that cost budgets, revised cost budgets, and cost forecasts meet company requirements
Collects, builds, and analyzes project/program cost and schedule data to establish baseline of information
Assemble and compile schedule and cost data, input into project control database(s) / tools, analyze, and provide output information
Configure processes and workflows in a Project Management Software as a Service (SaaS) solution
Manage and report on schedule and budget activities via a PM SaaS tool
Understand fundamentals of a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and assist in the creation of WBS's for projects
Understand work management processes, including planning, scheduling, processing of work orders, and supply chain management
Develop and maintain periodic (daily, weekly, monthly, annual, and intermittent) status reports
Provide support to project financial reporting and invoice/billing processes
Assist in field assignments such as quantity tracking and retrieving project data
Develop and administer documentation and records management processes that integrate with Planning, Delivery, and Operations
Train personnel on Work Management, Delivery processes, and associated controls tools

Benefits

Time Off to Recharge
Vacation – Start with 13 days annually, increasing to 24 days with tenure
Personal Leave –3 days per year
Paid Holidays –12 paid holidays per year
Sick Leave – 12 days per year for personal or family health needs
Vacation Buy – Option to purchase up to 40 additional hours annually
Health & Wellness – Benefits elected are effective the first of the following month
Medical Plans: Three comprehensive options, including a $0 premium High-Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with Health Savings Account (HSA) eligibility
Zero Health: Access to hundreds of medical services at no cost
Dental & Vision: Two dental plans and one vision plan
Family Building-Benefits: Support for fertility, preservation, adoption, and surrogacy
Wellness Program: A voluntary program that rewards you for prioritizing self-care! If you're enrolled in a our medical plan, you and your spouse can earn up to $600 in HRA or HSA contributions by completing healthy activities
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA): Pre-tax contributions for healthcare and dependent care expenses
Health Savings Account (HSA): Available with HDHP
Financial & Retirement Security
Pension Plan: Colorado PERA provides retirement benefits and peace of mind
Supplemental Retirement Plans: PERAPlus 401(k), MissionSquare Roth IRA, and 457 plans
Disability Coverage: Short-Term and Long-Term Disability insurance available
Life Insurance: Employer-paid coverage with optional supplemental plans
Long-Term Care Insurance: Available for purchase to support extended care needs
Additional Support
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential support for mental health, stress, legal, financial, and work-life balance
Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $5,250 annually to support continued education
Public Service Loan Forgiveness: As a qualifying employer, your student loan payments may be eligible for loan forgiveness