Senior Project Controls Specialist (Transmission)

Position Summary This position is responsible for developing and promoting department standards for project controls practices. Advises and assists in the initial development of project control methods for large projects, including work breakdown structure, accounting, scheduling, estimating, and reporting. Provides direction to various project personnel and project controls specialists to prepare project schedules, tracking methods, Cost Activity Reports and metrics for effective project management. Essential Responsibilities Provide training for project personnel on project controls and its function within the overall six‑step project management process. Guide less experienced project controls personnel in planning and scheduling assigned projects. Assist Project Managers and other personnel in preparing project‑related reports, schedules, and cost analysis. Set up large projects for all aspects of project controls. Promote the Project Office concept and establish the Project Controls function within the Project Office. Maintain current knowledge of new and innovative techniques in project planning, scheduling, and cost estimating. Represent the department in meetings and promote standard project practices throughout the business area. Provide ongoing support for the optimal performance of the Online Project Management System and demonstrate super‑user capabilities. Track and report project control metrics, including Earned Value, Cost Performance Index, Schedule Performance Index, cost variance, schedule variance, and resource allocation. Perform resource leveling analyses as required. Establish Work Breakdown Structure standards in conjunction with the Sr. Specialist, Project Cost Controls. Provide project controls individual and group training. Minimum Requirements Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or equivalent relevant experience. Minimum of ten (10) years related experience in project planning, scheduling, and cost estimating. Practical knowledge of overall project control, estimating, and reporting methods. Working knowledge of scheduling and cost control for application in project cost estimating, organization, and control. Detailed knowledge of project planning, scheduling, and monitoring/control methods and practices. Comprehensive understanding of company policies, procedures and financial obligations that apply to projects. Expertise with standard server software applications such as e‑mail, spreadsheet, word processing, database, scheduling, and cost estimating software applications. Past experience with software tool development for project management is desirable. Preferred Requirements Experience with Primavera P6. Compensation and Benefits Anticipated starting base pay: $84,900.00 to $120,566.66 per year (non‑bargaining position). Annual Incentive Program Medical/Pharmacy Plan Dental, Vision, Life Insurance Dependent Care Reimbursement Account Health Care Reimbursement Account Health Savings Account (HSA) Limited‑Purpose FSA (if enrolled in eligible health plan and HSA) Transportation Reimbursement Account Short‑term disability (STD) Long‑term disability (LTD) Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Fitness Center Reimbursement (if enrolled in eligible health plan) Tuition reimbursement Transit programs Employee recognition program Pension, 401(k) plan Paid time off (PTO), Holidays, Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO) Parental Leave Benefit Equal Opportunity Employment Statement All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Individuals with a disability who need an accommodation to apply please contact View email address on click.appcast.io. Application Deadline 06/26/26 #J-18808-Ljbffr Xcel Energy Services Inc