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Project Control Specialist

Location San Diego

Job Code 16868

# of openings 1

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Project Control Specialist

POWER Engineers, Inc. is seeking a Project Control Specialist for our Power Delivery Project Services department. This position reports to the San Diego, California office with the ability to work remotely from a mutually acceptable location. The Project Control Specialist will interact productively with key project team members, under the direction of a Project Manager. Minimal travel is required for this position.

Roles and Responsibilities

• The Project Controls Specialist works closely with the team, project managers, and engineers to develop Transmission project schedules

• Has an understanding of complex projects and how they work

• Possess an understanding of scheduling and cost knowledge, can interact with key project team members from a variety of backgrounds

• Understands CPM scheduling, Earned Value Management, and Schedule Risk Analysis

• Experience with scheduling engineering and construction projects

• Identify and interpret work scope, technical sequencing, and Work Breakdown Structures (WBS)

• Develop, maintain, and support project schedule development

• Work with management to assure the schedule represents the execution plan

• Effectively communicate with various project teams and internal workgroups

• Report project status to project manager and engineer and provide visibility to critical deliverables through phone calls, emails, and/or meetings

• Manage changes and keep project teams aware of changes to the scope, budget, schedule

• Prepare cost performance and cash flow projections utilizing budget and cost-loaded schedules

• Update tasks and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) as indicated in progress updates

• Attend meetings as required (internal and with the client)

• The ideal candidate should be a self-starter and work independently

• Other duties as assigned by supervisor and/or client

Required Education/Experience

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

• Advanced Excel Skills

• Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal)

• Ability to work in a matrix environment

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

• Desired Education/Experience

• Electrical utilities and power distribution experience

• Experience working on various sized projects/programs

• Knowledge of Oracle, SAP, SmartSheet, and Power BI

• Certification from AACE or PMI

At POWER Engineers, you can have a rewarding career on every level. Our philosophy is simple: Do Good Work. Have Fun. Build Success.

You’ll work on fun and challenging projects and initiatives. You’ll have the chance to make a positive impact on society and the environment. And you’ll find the support, coaching, and training it takes to advance your career.

We get to make POWER a great place to work. That includes providing competitive compensation, professional development, and a full benefits package:

• Medical/Dental/Vision

• Maternity Leave

• Parental Leave

• Paid Holidays

• Vacation/Paid Sick Leave

• Voluntary Life Insurance

• 401K

POWER is a fun engineering firm. That might seem contradictory to some, but it works for us!

DOE Salary: The pay range for this position is $66,560 - $74,880 annually; however, base pay may be higher or lower depending on the candidate's job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. This figure does not include additional compensation such as health benefits, vacation, 401k, etc.

POWER is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities.