Job description we’re hiring a project controls engineer to join our corporate capital projects team to support project controls activities across grace business lines and report to the capital planning and engineering managerYou will assist project managers for preparation of project plans including budget, cash flow & invoicing plan and ensure project progress and spending is accurately reported and forecasted.
The ideal candidate will be based at our headquarters in columbia, md, however other options include being based at our houston or louisiana locationsAdditionally, working remotely may also be consideredAdditional responsibilities include:
Engage with project managers to develop cost reports showing project authorized budget vs current forecast, cost to date, forecast to go, trend analysis and variance against approved budgets
Develop project progress tracking reports including productivity reports and earned value metrics
Assist in the preparation and evaluation of project costs and schedules with respect to industry norms and provides analysis to project managers, capital planning managers, and management.
Support the preparation of monthly financial reports for projects and the overall project portfolioAlso prepares other financial analysis as required.
Assist project controls & capital planning groups in annual aop process, managing systems & tools supporting group tasks
Assist is addressing change management aspects of grace capital management best practices
Required skills
Prior experience with both cost and scheduling experience supporting major construction projects though out the project life cycle (concept through completion – fel 0 through execution/start up)
Understand and can demonstrate how to break down work, sequence and plan it, and time-phase it so that it transforms ideas into completed facilities.
Demonstrated ability in planning, cost reporting and forecasting along with strong analytical skills and data analysis.
Ability to understand and apply accounting principles as they are used on capital projects.
Proficient using ms office and sap or another data management, accounting or project management system.
Ability to clearly and concisely communicate critical path activities, risks and project tracking metrics.
Ability to manage the reporting and forecasting of a portfolio of many, simultaneous projects, globally.
Ability to consolidate data into key metrics and communicate them effectively.
Required experience
B.sDegree in construction management, civil, mechanical, chemical engineering or relatedIn lieu of b.s degree, other education, certifications and relevant experience may be considered.
Minimum of 5 year`s relevant experience in a professional technical capacity involving cost controls supporting major construction projects.
Preferred qualifications
Experience using primavera
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