Project Controls Specialist I, II or Senior (IRC39628)
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Brief Posting Description
The Project Controls group provides the leadership, tools and systems necessary to effectively and proactively manage, control, and report on Transmission's capital financial data and project schedules across the entire project portfolio. The Project Controls Specialist coordinates business processes related to Transmission's financial management, work order creation, work order closing, project scheduling and other Project Controls functions. The Project Controls Specialist will be primarily focused on Transmission's capital financial management but may have the opportunity to support project schedule management as workload requires. Provides support to the Vice President Transmission Engineering, Project Scheduling and Controls Manager, Project Management group and Project Controls Specialist(s) for tracking, management, reporting and change control for project costs and schedules.
Serves as primary budgetary liaison between Transmission and various Tri-State departments including Telecom Engineering, Land Rights & Permitting, System Metering, Accounting, Finance, Budget, Maintenance, System Operations, Power System Planning, Contracts, Audit, and Facilities.
Note : There is one position available, and the position will be filled at either the Project Controls Specialist I (NB20), Project Controls Specialist II (NB21) or Senior Project Controls Specialist (NB22). This decision will be based on the qualifications and experience of the candidate selected, and Tri-State business needs at the time of hire.
Tri-State recognizes the value of a highly engaged and committed workforce and provides an excellent benefits program that includes : Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Flexible Work Schedules including compressed work week and telecommuting opportunities to work remotely up to 50%, Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Tuition Reimbursement, Life Insurance, Retirement Option, Long Term Disability (LTD), Short Term Disability (STD), Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Paid Leave Benefits.
Senior Project Controls Specialist
Hiring Salary Range: $97,000-$122,000
Project Controls Specialist II
Hiring Salary Range: $88,000-$111,000
Project Controls Specialist I
Hiring Salary Range: $80,000-$101,000
Actual compensation offer to candidate may vary outside of the posted hiring range based upon work experience, education, and/or skilled level.
Job Requirements
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Financial Management Responsibilities:
Create and maintain Asset Suite Work Orders for Transmission Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering and System Metering; Large Generator Interconnection Projects (LGIP); Transmission and Service Requests (TSR); and System Planning Studies.
Provide support and coordination on financial forecasting and reporting to improve Transmission's financial discipline and cash flow to allow for a more accurate and accountable capital budget.
Maintain the estimate data base within the Hyperion program and provide analysis and reporting.
Assist in coordinating the creation of the annual Capital Budget with Power System Planning, Maintenance, Transmission Engineering, Land Rights & Permitting, Telecommunications Engineering, System Metering and the Financial Planning departments.
Track and provide reporting related to the Capital Budget and Capital Project cost data.
Provide direction to the Accounting Department for any issues related to payments, invoicing, or administration of Capital Projects.
Assist Project Management and other groups in accurately creating project accounting during initial project set up.
Coordinate Capital Project close-outs to ensure Property Record Retirement Units are identified correctly and provided to Accounting in a timely manner.
Provide reports and monthly updates to Management, Transmission Engineering, Accounting, and Finance on status of Capital Progress (In 'Progress', 'Energized', or 'Closed').
Assist in developing and implementing schedules and procedures for the annual Capital Budget process.
Provide training to others on financial software programs, Asset Suite, Hyperion, OBIEE and other essential tools.
Review capital project contracts/agreements with Project Management and coordinate invoicing and payments (with Member Systems and outside entities) to ensure costs are recovered and/or paid per the contract.
Project Scheduling Responsibilities when/if required:
Responsible to develop and maintain thorough working knowledge of Primavera P6.
Develop, maintain and update project schedules ensuring consistency with approved schedule templates, schedule governance and the individual project scope of work.
Work closely with Project Managers on schedule creation to ensure project schedules accurately reflect the individual project scope of work, responsibilities, construction sequencing & outage requirements and the project in service date.
Interface with project team members to gather schedule update information, analyze the updated information relative to the project schedule baseline and communicate potential schedule impacts to the Project Manager.
Assist the Project Manager in resolving any schedule impacts working directly with the project team members.
Proactively align department resources with individual project schedules in Primavera P6 based on the estimated hours per project for each department.
Provide support and coordination on resource forecasting within Primavera P6 to aid Transmission in determining the volume of capital work that can be performed in house and how much external resource is needed to support the entire portfolio of capital work.
Provide analysis and reporting on resource forecasting, resource gap management and recommend resource solutions.
Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures and attain knowledge and remain knowledgeable of regulations, laws, standards, and best practices applicable to functional area.
Because Tri-State has an obligation to provide continuous, reliable electric service to its customers, the ability to work overtime at any time of the day or week is considered an essential function of the job.
OTHER DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
Participate in teams involved with documenting, standardizing, and sharing process improvements and continuous learning across the Transmission business unit.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
SUCCESS FACTORS/JOB COMPETENCIES:
Planning: responsible for planning and carrying out work independently, setting priorities and meeting deadlines, and ensuring quality of work.
Time Management: ability to manage workload, track incoming requests and ensure timely completion of tasks.
Technical knowledge: ability to understand technical aspects of software programs.
Ability to interpret and apply guidelines consistent with company and Board of Director's objectives, policies, programs, and procedures.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, together with an advanced written skill set.
A team player and with good leadership skills.
Ability to work with minimal direction, must be a self-starter, always be motivated and demonstrate confidence
REQUIRED JOB QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Training
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Project Management, Computer Science or related discipline, or equivalent combination of experience and education.
Knowledge, Skills, and Ability:
Proficient with the Microsoft Office suite, intermediate proficiency in MS Excel.
Ability to stay current with personal computer technology and software.
Working knowledge of accounting systems and procedures.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Ability to create and maintain effective working relationships.
Experience:
- Seven (7) years in project management/program management, project controls, accounting, and budget preparation in the electric utility industry or equivalent area. Note : The above requirements describe the experience and education for the Senior Project Controls Specialist. Those with less experience will be hired at the Project Controls Specialist I or II.
Other:
- Willingness to travel occasionally as required for training, meetings and conferences. (Must possess a valid driver's license.)
DESIRED JOB QUALIFICATIONS
Experience with Asset Suite, OBIEE, Hyperion and Oracle Cloud systems are preferred Experience and knowledge with Primavera P6, scheduling techniques, and resource forecasting and reporting is preferred Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) rules experience.
General knowledge of electric power systems.
Knowledge of FERC procedures and regulations.
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical demands: While performing the duties of this position, the incumbent is normally working in an office environment and will occasionally be required to sit, stand, walk, stoop, bend, climb stairs, and possibly need to reach above and below shoulder level and push/pull objects of varying weights, and lift up to fifty pounds.
Mental demands: While performing the duties of this position, the incumbent is required to read, write, perform basic math, analyze data and reports, exercise judgment, develop plans, procedures and goals, direct others, present information to others and work under pressure.
Work Environment: While performing the duties of this position, the employee is exposed to an office environment indoors and occasionally will travel outdoors to multiple locations dependent on work.
This job description is not all inclusive but rather serves as a general guideline of the current needs of the position and can be modified at the discretion of management to meet current business needs. Experience and education requirements are the primary basis for awarding this position, however substitutions that are essentially equivalent may be made as they relate to the essential functions, duties, and responsibilities of this position.
Additional Details
All employees interested in this position may apply online at the Tri-State Intranet site.
Click on Job Postings, then click on the iRecruitment link, Log In, then click on the iRecruitment Employee Candidate link and then click on Search for jobs.
Company Description
Tri-State is a wholesale power supply cooperative, operating on a not-for-profit basis, with 45 members, including 42 utility electric distribution cooperative and public power district members in four states: Colorado, Nebraska, New Mexico and Wyoming. Together with its members, Tri-State delivers reliable, affordable and responsible power and energy services to more than a million electricity consumers across nearly 200,000 square miles of the West.
Tri-State was founded in 1952 by its member systems to provide a reliable, cost-based supply of electricity. Headquartered in Westminster, Colo., approximately 1,200 people are employed by Tri-State across five states.
Tri-State's electricity is generated from coal, natural gas and hydropower, with a rapidly increasing supply generated from wind and solar. Tri-State delivers power to its members through a transmission system that includes substation facilities, telecommunications sites and over 5,700 miles of high voltage transmission lines. Tri-State's transformative Responsible Energy Plan is reducing emissions, increasing renewable resources, developing new energy services and delivering more flexibility for its members.
Interested? Here is how to Apply:
Tri-State: Join the people behind the power. Tri-State recognizes the value of a highly-engaged and committed workforce and provides an excellent benefits program that includes medical, dental, retirement and life insurance. Please visit our careers site at www.tristategt.org/careers/ for more details.
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