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Brea, CA: 2 months

BASIC QUALIFICATION:

• Undergraduate degree from an accredited university or college, preferably with a major in Business Administration, Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent technical/financial discipline.

• Thorough knowledge in Cost Scheduling (i.e. Cost, Schedule, Change Management and Earned Value), Construction Management or Project Management usually obtained through extensive training or work experience.

• Typically possesses more five than five years' experience performing related Cost Scheduling functions requiring specialized training and education. Demonstrated experience with similar project types

TYPICAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• May lead the coordination or development of the project budget or schedule baseline and updates. Develop cost and schedule reports and other analytics for use by Cost Management in response to corporate requests for capital program and project information.

• Perform in-depth, schedule impact analysis and assist with the development of cost estimates as needed include consulting services to project stakeholders to address, document and communicate any changes/trends that impact: 1) Budgets, commitments, expenditures and forecasts, 2) Critical path, earned value, schedule workarounds and resource utilization, and 3) Exercise responsibility over work order closure and close-to-plant issues.

• Lead any corporate and/or program-wide process and/or quality improvement initiatives including but not limited to efforts in SAP Deployment, P6/Contract Manager System and Change Management Process.

• Establish and maintain effective dialogue with clients and project team members and management to support, monitor and forecast schedule and budget performance. Ensure understanding of drivers of cost and schedule performance through regular interface and/or meetings with project team members and appropriate.

• Lead the preparation of cost, schedule, and performance data for use in the project routine/ad-hoc reporting, Long Term Planning, Corporate Goals, annual budgeting; utilizing scheduling and cost tracking software; and performing other responsibilities and duties as assigned.

• May require some travel on a regular basis to various project locations.

REQUIREMENTS/CORE COMPETENCIES

• Demonstrated extensive experience balancing and organizing multiple projects.

• Demonstrated extensive experience reviewing and updating scope and progress for construction projects.

• Demonstrated extensive experience with Microsoft applications (i.e. Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Visio)

• Demonstrated extensive experience with Scheduling applications (i.e. Project, Primavera and Contract Manager).

• Demonstrated ability to interface effectively & collaborate with clients/peers/management to successfully meet shifting needs.

• Must have strong oral/written communication skills and be able to present technical information in simple, non-technical terms.

• Must demonstrate the ability to integrate work across relevant areas, participate in the development of the business and services to enhance customer satisfaction and productivity, comply with safety with safety policies, manage information, and

provide exceptional service to internal and external customers.

• Must demonstrate effective resource and project coordination, decision making, results delivery, team building, and the ability to stay current with relevant technology and innovation.

• Must demonstrate strong ethics, influence, negotiation, interpersonal skills, and the ability to effectively manage stress and engage in continuous learning.

PREFERENCES:

Advanced degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent technical/financial discipline. AACE/Project Management Certification. Utility construction experience desirable. Experience with Enterprise Resource Solutions (ERP) Application (i.e. SAP and Project System).

 
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