Location: Richland, WA 99354(Hybrid: 50% Remote work)
Duration: 06 Months
Description:
Provide subject matter expertise in the areas of Earned Value Management (EVM) and Project controls best practices. Promote sound business decisions and best practices in the areas of planning, scheduling, budgeting, financial analysis, schedule/cost control, and effective risk management is support of client's business requirements. Monitor business processes and project performance to ensure sound business and financial controls are instituted. Ensure that budget, cost, and schedule practices conform with generally accepted accounting principles, industry standards, and contractual requirements.
Principal Accountabilities
Responsible for leading with minimal supervision the development, coordination, tracking and execution, to include:
Provide Project Controls oversight of Capital and O&M projects and adhere to Earned Value Management (EVM) principles.
Function as the P6 system administrator, including but not limited to:
Security audit
User access
Code field maintenance
Organizational Break Down Structure (OBS) maintenance
Processing month-end project reporting using EVM system tools.
Processing approved baseline changes through the EVM system.
Uploading budget, labor offsets, and contingency update files into the financial system.
Performing monthly contingency reconciliation in utilizing Power BI
Performing the quarterly Long-Range Plan (LRP) reconciliation to ensure alignment between the LRP, P6, and the financial system.
Coordinate project planning for the next fiscal year between Project Controls and Business Planning.
Ensure adherence to Project Controls standards and expectations by reviewing initial baseline schedule during the annual budget cycle.
Loading the next fiscal year budget and associated files into the financial system during the annual budget cycle.
Assist Project Controls supervision in monthly analysis and identify trends in project performance.
Identifying and proposing changes and/or improvements to Project Controls reporting.
Conduct benchmarking studies for business related issues.
Coordinate the maintenance and updating of Project Controls Power BI reports and data sets.
Interface with Information Services and Planning, Scheduling, and Outage departments for all planned P6 upgrades.
Perform any special assignments and exhibit leadership qualities and demonstrate proficiencies using gained knowledge through experience and education.
Required abilities and skills
Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, Power BI, and PowerPoint
Must possess an understanding of planning, financial management, budgeting practices and risk management.
Must maintain detailed knowledge and understanding of corporate strategies and management initiatives.
Demonstrated focus on developing quality work products with limited oversight and effective at validating expectations.
Strong presentation and communication skills and the ability to handle oneself professionally and credibly with audiences from department managers to senior leaders.
This will require fielding questions and will often require presentations.
Ability to work as a team member or leader.
Ability to establish goals, set priorities, and maintain an awareness of interrelationships among activities.
Must be able to function as both a service provider and a controller.
Working knowledge of Earned Value Management (EVM) methodology and practices.
Knowledge and experience with Primavera P6 Professional
Knowledge and experience with Primavera P6 administration (code maintenance, application security, etc.)
Required Education and Experience
Requires a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and 7 years of industrial level experience working with financial/accounting/budgeting/risk position, preferably within a large company or profit center.
OR
AA degree and 9 years of industrial level experience working with financial/accounting/budgeting/risk position, preferably within a large company or profit center.
OR
High school diploma or GED and 11 years of industrial level experience working with financial/accounting/budgeting/risk position, preferably within a large company or profit center.
About US Tech Solutions:
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US Tech Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.