Senior Project Manager

Job Description

Job Description

My Next Career Path Staffing - With over 20 years’ experience in Technology Staffing, MNCP Staffing matches candidates to the culture of an organization as well as required skill sets.

Summary:

This role will support cost, schedule, risk, and reporting needs across large construction efforts. Key responsibilities include:

Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Collaborate with project managers to develop and refine Estimates at Completion (EAC).
2. Develop and maintain detailed cash flow projections and provide monthly and annual forecasts to leadership.
3. Review and validate major construction contracts, contractor deliverables, and milestone/progress payment schedules.
4. Oversee financial transactions, PO commitments, and cost expenditures to ensure effective cost control.
5. Develop, validate, and report annual cost variances to leadership.
6. Track and report project contingency usage and remaining balances to minimize cost overrun risk.
7. Complete monthly accruals for completed work and delivered materials in compliance with FERC accounting standards.
8. Support project managers by maintaining the project risk register and facilitating regular risk review meetings.
9. Develop and maintain integrated project schedules to support timely execution.
10. Perform strategic cost and schedule analysis in support of capital budget planning and IRP filings.
11. Support preparation of weekly and monthly executive level reports.
12. Review vendor invoices, purchase orders, and subcontractor expenses.
13. Generate internal labor cost reports and analyze cost variances.
14. Initiate cost transfers and journal entries to ensure proper cost allocation.
15. Monitor milestones, deliverables, and dependencies to support on time project completion.

Requirements / Qualifications

Education & Experience

1. Candidates do not need to be experienced in every aspect listed above but should have a strong project controls foundation and be capable of learning NV Energy systems and processes.
2. Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Finance, Business, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
3. 5+ years of experience in project management, project controls, or construction project support
4. Experience supporting large-scale construction or capital projects (utility industry experience strongly preferred)

Project Controls & Financial Management

1. Strong understanding of cost control, forecasting, and budgeting processes (EAC, cash flow, accruals, variances)
2. Experience reviewing contracts, invoices, purchase orders, and contractor payment schedules
3. Familiarity with project risk management and maintaining risk registers
4. Knowledge of schedule development and tracking (integrated project schedules preferred)
5. Exposure to FERC accounting standards or regulated utility environments is a plus

Technical Skills

1. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (financial tracking, reporting, analysis)
2. Experience with project management and financial systems (e.g., Unifier, Maximo, SAP, or similar tools preferred)
3. Ability to analyze large datasets and present findings clearly to leadership

Core Competencies

1. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
2. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
3. Excellent communication skills, including experience preparing executive-level reports
4. Ability to collaborate cross-functionally with project managers, contractors, and leadership teams
5. Self-starter with the ability to learn new systems, processes, and tools quickly