Project Controls Specialist

This role supports the Project Manager (PM ) and Project Controls Coordinator (PCC ) by managing the financial, procurement, and administrative aspects of capital projects. The position is responsible for purchase orders, change orders, cost forecasting, project closeout, budgeting support, and maintaining accurate project documentation to ensure projects remain financially compliant and on schedule .Key Responsibilitie sProcurement & Purchase Order sCreate and submit purchase order (PO) requisitions .Track PO status, funding levels, expiration dates, and key milestones .Support procurement activities throughout the project lifecycle .Change Order Managemen tPrepare and submit change order (CO) requisitions .Maintain an accurate cumulative change order log .Track approved and pending change orders gPartner with Project Managers and Financial Analysts to prepare monthly project cost forecasts .Extract project cost reports from SAP .Compare forecasted costs to actual spending .Identify and communicate cost variances and recommend improvements .Project Closeou tCoordinate project financial closeout activities .Support asset unitization and retirement with Accounting and Finance .Update project status and metrics during project completion .Capital Budget Suppor tAssist with Project Request Forms (PRFs) .Track estimate requests and capital budget documentation .Support annual and long-range capital planning activities .Audit & Compliance Suppor tGather and organize project documentation for audits, rate cases, and regulatory filings .Maintain project filing systems and documentation .Assist with procurement and financial documentation requests .General Project Control sMaintain project records and financial documentation .Recommend process improvements .Support additional project controls activities as assigned . Required Qualificatio nsHigh School Diploma required (Finance, Accounting, Business, or related degree preferred )Experience in finance, accounting, project controls, or project administratio n.Strong organizational and time-management skill n.Ability to work independently with minimal supervisio n.Strong analytical and problem-solving abilitie s.Experience wit h:Microsoft Exc elMicrosoft Wo rdOutlo okPowerAp psSAP (required or ability to quickly lear n)Core Skil alCost forecasti ngBudget tracki ngVariance analys ngProcureme ntPurchase Orders (PO s)Change Orders (CO s)Procurement tracki onTechnic alS #J-18808-Ljbffr