Project Controls Analyst

Project Controls AnalystJob Title: Project Controls Analyst Department: T&S Project Controls – Topeka General Office or F&M Service Center Location: Topeka, KS Kansas City, MO Pay Range: Project Controls Analyst I: $54,400 – $68,000 Project Controls Analyst II: $66,600 – $83,200 Sr. Project Controls Analyst: $75,300 – $100,400 Lead Project Controls Analyst: $88,800 – $118,400 Scheduled Work Hours: Monday - Friday, typically 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., with additional work hours as required to support operation functions.Summary of Primary Duties and Responsibilities: Under general direction of the Project Controls Manager, serves as an intermediary between engineering, real estate, vegetation management, procurement, and construction. Primarily partners with the Transmission Project Managers to assist in completing transmission and substation projects on time and on budget. Will provide support for the following:Forecast & Budget Assist review process with transmission and substation stakeholdersAssist budget development and forecasting during the life of the projectOutlook Monthly tracking and variance analysis by projectMonthly Capex and O&M reporting to project stakeholdersCost Estimation Develop project cost estimates in conjunction with Engineering and Project ManagersPost-construction cost variance reviewMaintain cost estimate summaryWork Requests Initiate work requestsTimely in-service and completion reportingJournal entriesSchedules Facilitate/develop project scheduleUpdate weekly progressAd Hoc Reporting Reports developed for Southwest Power Pool, Regulatory, Data Requests, and ad hoc requestsAdditional duties as assignedEducation and Experience Requirements: The preferred candidate will have a bachelor's degree in business or relevant experience. Must include general finance experience and be proficient in the use of spreadsheet and word process software applications. Work experience must support abilities to work independently, assimilate and process diverse information, and communicate effectively with management, teammates, and stakeholders. Experience in Primavera P6, or other resource-loaded scheduling software is preferred.Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities Required: Successful candidate must have:Demonstrated working knowledge of job types and assets being managed and constructed.A good understanding of work and business processes related to budgeting transmission and substation work.Must demonstrate a general understanding of financial reporting and assimilating information for reports.Must be able to work independently and resolve work process issues utilizing analytical thinking, creative problem solving and sound reasoning.Good administrative and technical abilities to deal with large volumes of data and deal with multiple priorities and projects.Requires comprehensive skills in personal computer applications, and preferred knowledge of transmission and substation work and financial system applications. Working knowledge of Windows, databases and spreadsheets required.Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to present information to other work groups in a concise manner.Must be able to work effectively with others in a team environment and build relationships with all customers and work groups.Must demonstrate exceptional skills in interpersonal relations, self-motivation, and organization.Licenses, Certifications, Bonding, and/or Testing Required: Must possess a valid driver's license.Working Conditions: Office, home and field working conditions. May require work beyond normal hours and occasional overnight travel. Must have a satisfactory work record including excellent attendance.Evergy has a clear mission – To empower a better future. Evergy chooses to live this mission by valuing People First. We know that to lead the responsible energy transition and provide affordable, reliable, and sustainable service to our customers and communities, we need a team with a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. We are committed to building a team where everyone – regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status – has a voice and can bring their best every day. Evergy is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer.Disclaimer: The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.