We are hiring! We are working with a multinational pipeline and energy client that is growing and adding a Project Controls Coordinator IV to their team.
Pay Rate: $78.29/hour on w2.
Work Type: Hybrid - Waltham, MA 2451
Duration: 1-year contract (with possible extension)
Job Overview
This position will be responsible for providing "Total Cost Control" guidance, governance and support for Project Managers and project team members (engineering, procurement, construction, project management, support groups, contingency, escalation, etc.).
This will require collaboration with your counterpart supporting the schedule control for the project.
A successful candidate would also be expected to support implementation of all Project Control processes and procedures (Baselining, Change Management, Risk assessments, Lifecycle Stage Gates, Reporting).
This position will report directly to Supervisor, Project Controls, Core Programs.
The Core Programs Controls Team supports maintenance projects. A qualified individual must have the ability to manage their time effectively to support 10 or more projects.
Projects are generally one- or two-years duration and range from $300K up to $10MM.
Most of the work is in the office with occasional travel to other offices or project sites in United States.
Key Responsibilities:
The Cost Control function is primarily responsible for setting the control budget, project cost controls, forecasting, analyzing forecast variances and cost/schedule performance indices. Additional responsibilities include preparation of stage gate deliverables and risk identification for the project. Also responsible for generating all monthly, bi-monthly, and quarterly reports with intended audiences ranging from local project team members to senior level company executives and the Board of Directors.
Provide support to the Project Manager, project team and project cost controls staff on how cost should be planned, tracked, measured, forecasted, and reported during project execution and/or development. Monthly review of cost/cash flow forecasts with the Project Manager and extended project team to generate regular reporting requirements.
Provide timely, accurate and relevant guidance, governance, and support to projects on approved cost controls standards to manage Authorization for Expenditure (AFE) components including External Engineering services, Procurement of Material/Equipment, Construction services, internal cost, Allowance for Funds Used During Construction, Contingency, Escalation, etc.
Maintain cost and schedule planning, tracking, and reporting tools.
Possess a solid understanding and application of Earned Value Management (EVM) principles and methodology to identify, analyze and report cost risks in a timely fashion.
Manage continuous and collaborative communication with Project Managers and project cost controls teams to address project cost related needs.
Monitor project reporting and identify deviations from standard reports. Assist project cost controls teams with timely and accurate data gathering and delivery issues.
Participate and resolve any issues in execution of joint Cost, Schedule, and Risk Health Checks to verify effective planning and implementation of cost processes.
Take interest and actively participate in project meetings with vendors to understand and become familiar with changes in project status, to provide analysis of budget issues.
Qualifications:
Minimum ten (10) years of experience in performing cost management and other project controls functions for multiple project assignments
Oil and Gas, Petrochemical, Industrial and/or Power industry experience preferred
Overall knowledge of Project Controls principles and practical application to effectively manage project progress and performance
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university preferred (Business Administration, Engineering or Construction Management.)
Completion of a Certified Cost Engineer (AACE's CCC/ CCE) or Project Management Professional credential (PMP) is preferred
Proficient in Oracle, EcoSys, Excel, PowerPoint and Word
Familiar with Power BI, OneDrive and SharePoint used for documentation and reporting
Excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to respond to information needs and present in a clear and concise manner
Experience in using and enhancing cost controls tools and associated systems
Effective analytical skills with the ability to understand detailed workflows for Engineering, Procurement, and Construction
Ability to effectively prioritize a heavy workload, bringing forward well-developed recommendations to the Project Team
Manage work successfully with limited supervision and work effectively with others to achieve group results
Work with a team dispersed over multiple locations
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