Posting closes at 11:59 PM the day before the listed end date.
Due to the nature of the work, the selected applicant must be able to work onsite in Richland, WA.
GENERAL SUMMARY
Serve as a trusted advisor by providing business consulting services to designated project groups for a broad range of both Capital and Operation & Maintenance (O&M) projects. 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 Energy Northwest business requirements. Monitor customer 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 assigned Capital and O&M projects and adhere to Earned Value Management (EVM) principles.
Regular and proactive collaboration within the department and external customers
Provide technical direction and support to project managers through regular touch base meetings.
Develop project cost schedule using project cost estimates and project manager input using available tools and processes.
Monitor project performance against the baseline schedule by analyzing variances, forecasting, and trends.
Provide monthly analysis and financial summaries to supported managers and Corporate Finance.
Develop recommendations for corrective actions to project managers to recover cost and schedule deviations back to the established baseline schedule.
Recommend changes to the Long-Range Plan based on current project performance and lessons learned through project controls.
Perform alignment between project schedule, estimate and risk register
Project assurance - understanding of project processes, identifying and managing risks, and the ability to conduct objective reviews
Understand and process approved project baseline changes following the change management process.
Process monthly journal entries into the financial system.
Assist with the onboarding and training of new Project Controls staff.
Review journal entries for accuracy prior to posting in the financial system.
Review baseline changes to ensure adherence to Project Controls procedures and practices.
Maintain Project Controls P6 schedule layouts.
Perform any special assignments and exhibit leadership qualities and demonstrate proficiencies using gained knowledge through experience and education.
Participation on the Emergency Response Organization (ERO) when designated. And support the biennial refueling outage.
DESIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Basic understanding of project management principles.
Familiarity with project scheduling and controls tools (e.g., MS Project, Primavera P6).
Proficient in Microsoft Excel, including intermediate to advanced functions (e.g., pivot tables, lookups).
Experience with project controls software (e.g., Primavera P6, MS Project, Cost Management Systems, Power BI).
Experience in cost tracking and Earned Value Management (EVM).
Ability to interpret project schedules, budgets, forecasts, and project performance metrics.
Strong understanding of project lifecycle management, Critical Path Method (CPM), and risk management.
Proven track record of developing project baselines, forecasts, and variance analysis.
Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and reporting skills.
Excellent stakeholder communication and reporting skills.
Leadership experience and/or experience mentoring junior staff.
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Project Controls & Assurance Analyst V
Requires a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a Project Management, business or finance related field, Project scheduling experience, and 5…