Project Control Specialist

Puget Sound Energy is looking to grow our community with top talented individuals like you! With our rapidly growing, award winning energy efficiency programs, our pathway to an exciting and innovative future is now.

PSE's Project Delivery team is looking for qualified candidates to fill an open  Project Control Specialist  position!

Specific details regarding the work arrangements for this position will be discussed in further detail during the interview process.

Job Description

Serves as a primary resource regarding cost, schedule and change management capital project issues. Prepares conceptual and detailed schedules, and understands engineering and construction procedures and processes. Must be comfortable reporting in a matrix environment with little supervision.

Upholds the safety compliance standards inherent in PSE’s operating and/or field procedures related to work responsibilities. Promotes and supports a culture of total safety.

Demonstrates commitment to conduct business honestly, ethically and consistent with our core values and Code of Conduct. Ensures duties are performed in accordance with all regulatory compliance obligations.

Job Responsibilities

• Reviews project plans, schedules, cost estimates, and changes to meet quality guidelines and helps project managers to make necessary adjustments.
• Provides project controls support for PSE projects as assigned including, WBS and work order development, schedule development, reporting of project status, price and schedule project changes, cost estimates including take-offs and conceptual estimating.
• Assumes the role of project control systems expert and owner for assigned management systems, the training of staff in the use of assigned systems, development of procedures with respect to assigned systems.
• Monitors project schedules to ensure compliance with procedures and specification.
• Makes recommendations regarding schedule issues to management.
• Participates in the negotiation of proposed work changes and schedule changes with field personnel and contractors.
• Directs the processing of change orders and ensures that the work is performed within established agency guidelines including approvals and execution. Prepares cash flow analysis reports for capital projects and makes recommendations to the department project manager on cost and schedule alternatives.
• This position requires an expert knowledge of project cost and scheduling techniques/principles and working knowledge of construction inspection techniques, project management techniques, configuration and change control processes, and contract administration principles.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Advanced skills and experience using project management systems including Primavera P3, accounting interfaces, cost analysis and reporting on large design-construct projects. BS in Construction Management, Civil Engineering or closely related field. Relevant experience may be substituted for educational experience as determined by PSE. Valid WA drivers license required.
• A minimum of 3 years proven experience in project controls of large design/construct projects. Work experience and familiarity with cost/scheduling software and relevant processes are required.

Desired Qualifications

• Specific utility experience and experience with accounting interfaces. Advanced proficiency in Primavera P3e for Construction.

Additional Information

At PSE, we value our employees and provide them with opportunities to excel. We offer a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. To learn more about why PSE is a great place to work, see our Employee Value Proposition , which highlights our commitment to employee growth, work-life balance, and meaningful career opportunities in the energy sector.

The pay range for this position is $80,200.00 - $115,800.00, and this position is eligible for annual goals based incentive bonuses. 

PSE offers a suite of benefits to our employees. Employees are eligible for medical, dental, vision, basic life, and short- and long-term disability insurance. There are additional voluntary options of supplemental life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent daycare, and an Employee assistance program (EAP). For long term savings, PSE offers a 401(k) investment option and a cash balance retirement plan. Employees will also receive Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays throughout the calendar year. Detailed benefit overviews can be found on our Career page - Why Work For Us (pse.com) .  

Families and businesses depend on PSE to provide the energy they need to pursue their dreams. Our steadfast commitment to serving Washington communities with safe, dependable and efficient energy started in 1873. Today we're building the Northwest's energy future through efforts like our award winning energy efficiency programs and our leadership in renewable energy. 

Puget Sound Energy is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veteran status or presence of a disability that with or without reasonable accommodation does not prevent performance of the essential functions of the job, or any other category prohibited by local, state or federal law.

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