Senior Controls Specialist (Richmond, Hybrid)

Dominion Energy is committed to providing reliable, affordable, and increasingly clean energy that powers our customers every day. If you want to work for a purpose-driven company that values safety and collaboration, we’re looking for you. You won’t just find a job here; you’ll find your career. We offer a hybrid 3-2 work schedule (three days in the office, two days of teleworking) to accommodate the need for flexibility. Military service members and veterans with ranks from E5-E9, W1-CW5, or O3-O6, plus appropriate equivalent combination of education and years of experience as outlined below will be considered for this opportunity. At this time, Dominion Energy cannot transfer or sponsor a work visa or employment authorization for this position. This position does not offer relocation assistance. Job Summary This role is responsible for developing, implementing, and managing cost control functions for assigned O&M and Capital projects within project construction. This role ensures project performance is aligned with approved budgets, and organizational objectives through proactive monitoring, analysis, and reporting. Develop, implement, and coordinate planning, estimating, and cost controls for assigned O&M / Capital projects. Develop and review project forecasts and cashflows. Monitor actual project cost and/or work status to ensure projects proceed on schedule and within budget and provide status reports to management. Develop and review O&M / Capital budgets and analyze monthly cost reports. Assist in training lower-level controls personnel. Implement, evaluate, and monitor controls systems. Conduct meetings with contractors and company personnel on cost control matters. Act as lead controls discipline representative to major projects. Interface and coordinate with other corporate and station groups. Establish and implement cost and planning control policy and procedures for O&M / Capital projects. Scope of Work Review and adhere to Project Controls Policies and Procedures as it relates to the management of assigned O&M / Capital projects. Review contracts and Purchase Orders / Change Orders for impact on project forecast and cashflows. Update and adjust forecasts based on this information. Initiate regular communication with Contracts counterpart to understand potential contractual issues and cost impacts. Process invoices, requisitions, and wire payments on a daily/weekly basis, fully reviewing backup data to be in adherence with contract terms and conditions. Reviews invoices for proper scope, documentation, and cost posting. Update monthly standard Controls financial actuals reports in a timely manner using SAP as data source. Schedules availability around closing calendar to ensure all necessary work is completed to meet corporate and department deadlines. Works with manager and other team members on backup plans if unavailable. Support month-end closing processes, ensuring costs are properly booked and accrued to appropriate O&M / Capital projects. Communicate with PM’s and/or vendors to understand work completed but not billed to post month-end accruals. Obtain cost estimates as needed. Updates manager on key issues affecting project cost and cashflows. Keep manager informed on challenges to forecast and mitigation strategies. Monitors projects to ensure projects are proceeding within budget. Prepares monthly forecasts to include material deliveries, EPC cashflows, labor and surcharge projections, and other contractor cashflows. Perform additional analysis on large impacts as needed and develop summary presentations to effectively communicate options/ strategies for addressing issues. Schedules, leads, and directs formal monthly financial reviews of assigned projects with Dominion project team. Attends (preferably in-person and on-site) monthly led project meetings reviewing project status. Attends other project led meetings not necessarily related to financials to integrate onto team and understand other aspects of project that may ultimately impact cost/schedule. Cultivate daily/weekly touchpoints with PM’s on assigned projects to discuss potential issues affecting forecast. Collaborate with other Dominion groups (i.e. Accounting, Legal, Supply Chain, Treasury, Corporate Finance) as questions or answers come from or are needed from those sources. Be responsive and diligent with follow-up. Completes all assigned training/learning courses within allotted time. Qualifications 5-6+ years of relevant experience in directly related field. Strong knowledge of cost controls principles. Strong verbal/writing/presentation skills. Strong work and project management skills. Strong decision making and problem solving. Strong math and computer skills. Strong analytical skills. Works effectively with employees at all levels and external personnel. Consistently applies good business judgment. Applies analytical abilities to diverse issues. Manages multiple priorities and meet deadlines. Must be able to verify data and present statistical reports and documentation. Education Requirements Bachelor Preferred Disciplines: Construction Management, Engineering, Finance, Accounting Other disciplines may be substituted for the preferred discipline(s) listed above. Other: Technical Working Conditions Travel Up to 25% Export Control Certain positions at Dominion Energy may involve access to information and technology subject to export controls under U.S. law. Compliance with these export controls may result in Dominion Energy limiting its consideration of certain applicants. Other Information We offer excellent plans and programs for employees. Employees are rewarded with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package which may include: health benefits with coverage for families and domestic partners, vacation, retirement plans, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and much more. To learn more about our benefits, visit dombenefits.com. Dominion Energy is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin and/or status as a protected veteran or individual with a disability. Job Segment: Supply Chain, Environmental Engineering, Project Manager, SAP, ERP, Operations, Engineering, Technology #J-18808-Ljbffr