Project Controls Cost Senior Advisor

Terravanta•Pomona, CA

11d•Remote

About The Position

Terravanta is seeking an experienced Project Controls Lead to support complex energy and infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cost management, budgeting, forecasting, and project controls within the energy/infrastructure industry, with a proven finance/accounting background and ability to deliver accurate, timely, and actionable project performance insights. Terravanta Inc is a minority woman owned consulting firm that provides program, project, construction management project controls and sustainability consulting services. Our forward thinking approach, adaptability and efficient processes allow us to run projects smoothly from inception to completion. In addition, our personalized service can provide a team of motivated and proactive professionals including project managers, project/business/technical analysts, and schedulers which make us uniquely able to meet a variety of clients’ needs. Terravanta strives to make a positive change to our environment and improve our local communities. We dedicate efforts to educate and inspire young female leaders in technology, construction and sustainability fields and participate local environmental projects to help reduce negative impact of greenhouse gas emissions. Our Mission We are a minority woman-owned/led business and provide project /construction management consulting services for the energy and transportation sector. We provide a personalized service to our clients while looking into sustainable solutions and giving back to our local communities. Our Vision "Be the leading top woman-owned business to go to for innovative and sustainable project management and engineering services in the utility and transportation sector. Our foundation is to inspire, educate and redefine bias in the industries and communities we serve."

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in applicable Financial/Accounting profession, business, technical discipline or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
7+ years’ experience in financial cost controls for utilities
Knowledgeable of California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC); understanding of accounting practices of Capital and O&M cost determination
Experience using Microsoft Office software, Business Intelligence, SAS, and SAP
Expert Excel experience, including Power Query
Intermediate Power BI experience, including DAX programming

Nice To Haves

Strong Communication Skills
Adaptable
Proactive
Critical Thinking
Commitment to Excellence and Continuous Improvement
Strong Judgement and Decision Skills

Responsibilities

Works closely with Transmission and Distribution stakeholders to prepare cost estimates, develop and maintain project budgets, forecasts, and cash ﬂows for T&D operations.
Sets up cost monitoring and reporting systems
Ensures the development and maintenance of accurate cost variances which support tracking of actual spend and volume units
Ability to present clearly to Senior Management and advise/consult when recorded costs are either overrun or underrun as compared to the approved budget
Prepares monthly, and year-end forecasts and advises management and stakeholders on risks and opportunities in meeting performance targets.
Analyzes monthly variances from budget and latest forecast and identifies key cost and unit completion trends. Performs trend analysis and actively evaluates monthly project cost performance.
Develops Operating plans for O&M (Operations & Maintenance) and Capital activities.
Coordinates discussions with stakeholders to propose solutions for gaps to year-end and operating plan performance targets.
Stays up to date on industry trends, regulatory changes, and emerging technologies in cost engineering and construction management.
Leads review process to ensure project costs are accurate and structured in a manner that meets major and multi-year projects or program requirements (e.g., work breakdown structure, Continuous Property Records, FERC/CPUC jurisdictional splits, and cost elements/drivers)
Performs highly complex analytics and prepares and presents results, alternatives, and recommendations to support business decisions, manage project costs and schedules, and mitigate potential risks
Leads or prepares project controls data request responses and work papers in supporting corporate/Organizational Unit governance (e.g. Business Oversight Team and Capital Review Team), internal/external audits, General Rate Cases, and any pertinent regulatory filings.)