Project Controls Coordinator I

Job Title: Project Controls Coordinator I Location: Duluth, MN Duration: 12 months Description: Under the direction of the Supervisor Project Controls, the Project Controls Analyst will perform cost related activities to support the project execution team related to project cost management, forecast and budget analysis, schedule, reporting, and earned value management using Project Controls Cost Management System (EcoSys). Specific Accountabilities Analyze and maintain the project costs at the WBS level including control budget, incurred costs, commitments, and forecast. Provide the project team with accurate and timely cost information and reporting. Perform earned value measurements to anticipate forecast impacts. Perform monthly project close processes and prepare monthly project reports and comparative capital cost estimates for the project in Excel and EcoSys. Prepare and document project change orders timely in accordance with Project Management Office standards. Engage the Project Managers in meetings and discussions to review and reforecast project costs. Review cost transactions to ensure accurate project costs. Communicate with larger Controls team for the project. Liaise with Project Managers and Field Cost Analysts to ensure engagement with the project progress, changes, highlights and issues. Maintain the project Work Breakdown Structure such that it facilitates project execution and cost control during project execution and meets Accounting requirements for asset creation and project closeout. Provide support and guidance to Engineering Cost Associates for work order maintenance, invoice coding and validation. Participate in meetings to stay informed of project changes to scope, cost, schedule and progress. This role is guided by industry standardized practices, Company processes, and general work assignment. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Four Year Degree or combination of education and related experience. Experienced analytical skills An independent worker within a team setting. Demonstrated professional engagement at a high level with work group, stakeholders, and contractors in a team setting. Proficient in the use of Oracle, PCMS systems and MS office suite, intermediate+ Excel skills. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills Ability to effectively manage and prioritize workload, bring issues forward and develop working relationships at all levels of the organization. Detail oriented and understands the importance of data reconciliation