Senior Project Control Specialist

Puget Sound Energy•Bothell, WA

7d•$94,300 - $156,900

About The Position

Puget Sound Energy (PSE) is seeking a Senior Project Control Specialist to join their Project Delivery team. This role serves as a primary resource for cost, schedule, and change management capital project issues. The specialist will prepare conceptual and detailed schedules, understand engineering and construction procedures, and be comfortable reporting in a matrix environment with minimal supervision. The position also emphasizes upholding safety compliance standards and conducting business ethically and in accordance with PSE's core values and Code of Conduct.

Requirements

Advanced skills and experience using project management systems including Primavera P3, accounting interfaces, cost analysis and reporting on large design-construct projects.
BS in Construction Management, Civil Engineering or closely related field. Relevant experience may be substituted for educational experience as determined by PSE.
Valid WA drivers license required.
A minimum of 7 years proven experience in project controls of large design/construct projects.
Work experience and familiarity with cost/scheduling software and relevant processes are required.

Nice To Haves

Specific utility experience and experience with accounting interfaces.
Advanced proficiency in Primavera P3e for Construction.

Responsibilities

Reviews project plans, schedules, cost estimates, and changes to meet quality guidelines and helps project managers to make necessary adjustments.
Provides project controls support for PSE projects as assigned including, WBS and work order development, schedule development, reporting of project status, price and schedule project changes, cost estimates including take-offs and conceptual estimating.
Assumes the role of project control systems expert and owner for assigned management systems, the training of staff in the use of assigned systems, development of procedures with respect to assigned systems.
Monitors project schedules to ensure compliance with procedures and specification.
Makes recommendations regarding schedule issues to management.
Participates in the negotiation of proposed work changes and schedule changes with field personnel and contractors.
Directs the processing of change orders and ensures that the work is performed within established agency guidelines including approvals and execution.
Prepares cash flow analysis reports for capital projects and makes recommendations to the department project manager on cost and schedule alternatives.
Performs other duties as assigned.