Project Cost Specialist

JEA•Jacksonville, FL

11d•$67,725

About The Position

Under general supervision, forecasts project costs, prepares budgets and maintains documentation for utility construction projects to ensure funding is allocated and tracked properly. Job requires general knowledge of the methods, procedures, processes and techniques of project cost development and analysis, sufficient to perform a range of varied, non-routine professional activities. Judgment is required in locating and selecting the most appropriate methods, techniques and procedures from established procedures and available guidelines to apply to specific cases. Identifies and suggests solutions to routine or recurring problems. Completed work is evaluated for technical soundness, appropriateness and conformity with policies and requirements. Job requires regular contact with people in other work groups and frequent contact with individuals in leadership positions.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Finance, Accounting, Construction Technology, Business Administration or a related field.
Must have two (2) years of financial cost work experience.
OR Six (6) year combination of education, training and experience, which must include two (2) years of financial cost experience.

Nice To Haves

Experience specializing in design and construction in a utility or engineering consulting firm is preferred.
Experience specializing in design or construction in a utility or engineering consulting firm is preferred.

Responsibilities

Processes, tracks and reports work orders, project costs and capital budget items.
Collects historical data used in estimates for other projects, forecasting expenditures and activity-based costing.
Performs cost development, project budgeting and cash flow forecasting for financial management and reporting.
Provides cost information for planning and control purposes.
Analyzes, plans and coordinates schedules with cost data and man-hour estimates for construction projects.
Assists in providing technical guidance and training to other employees.
Forecasts potential project budget overruns/underruns for efficient utilization of available funds, supplemental funding and allocation of funds to new projects.
Tracks project quantities and man-hours, compares the actual to the estimated, informs management of potential problems and suggests solutions.
Processes documents consistent with Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (NARUC) and JEA's accounting requirements.
Develops and maintains spreadsheets, databases and other computerized records such as cost status, actual quantities installed, percent-complete and expenditures.
Supports, interprets and assists in applying cost and project budget programs.
May serve as team leader to direct specific tasks.
Performs other job-related work as assigned.

Benefits

JEA offers a generous benefits and compensation package, with most benefits starting on your first day of employment .
Paid Time Off: 13 paid holidays plus an exceptional annual leave benefit to be used for vacation, personal and sick time.
Medical: Three comprehensive medical plans offered as options for you and your dependents–including one plan with 100% paid coverage for the employee.
Other Benefits: Exceptional benefits package beginning from first day of employment.
Dental
Vision
Health accounts – employer sponsored HSA and HRA
Flexible spending accounts
Tuition reimbursement
Life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment, short-term and long-term disability and more.
Retirement: JEA provides a great benefits and retirement package for its employees. Employees may begin participation in the 457 Deferred Compensation Plan on day one of employment. Employees have the flexibility to choose from a variety of investment options to help them achieve their retirement goals.
Health & Wellness To encourage our employees to develop and maintain good health, JEA offers access to the Healthy Lifestyles Wellness program as well as 11 onsite fitness centers. From annual flu shots and biometric screenings to health risk assessments and periodic access to an on-site mobile mammography unit, the program offers something for everyone.