Project Controls Professional

At Champion, EXCEPTIONAL is our standard.

From the moment we opened our doors, we set out to change everything. To create higher standards of safety, quality and accountability. To put our exceptional strength, passion and commitment to work. And to make sure everyday life moves along smoothly while we do it.

We are seeking a Project Controls Professional to support projects across the Champion portfolio. This position supports the Nuclear Development project and team by providing Schedule and Cost development, analysis, reporting and communications as part of the Nuclear Development organization and plays a critical role in project monitoring, risk identification and accurate costing. Responsible for coordination, tracking, and execution project estimates. Provide challenges, technical direction and assistance to project managers using the tools and processes for developing project scope, detailed project schedules, cost estimates, and perform detailed analysis and control activities. Monitor and report all project schedule/scope/cost changes to project managers and New Nuclear management in a timely manner.

HOW YOU WILL SUPPORT THE TEAM

• Assist with providing financial guidance and analytical support within the Budgets Department.
• Responsibilities include budget to actual reporting, variance analysis, forecasting, reconciliations of contingency balances and project reporting, and other special projects as assigned (i.e., budgeting/monitoring for labor related costs and employee benefits, overhead allocations, etc.).
• Requires working knowledge of both system-generated information and reporting (on-line journal entry, general ledger, Microsoft Power BI, budget inputs, etc.) as well as ad hoc reporting including complex budgetary analysis that identifies trends and explains variances.
• Additional duties include supporting the annual budget cycle, month-end and year-end closing processes as well as assisting in the preparation and updating of budget policies and procedures including desk manuals and other training tools.
• Analyst will need to apply knowledge of accounting and budgeting principles gained by education and experience.
• Will need to understand Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) pronouncements and apply them to Energy Northwest.
• This position interfaces with internal managers/supervisors as well as external agencies.

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TEAM

To be successful, the ideal candidate should bring the following experiences and attributes to the role.

• Requires a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and four years of experience in a project controls/project management position in an industrial environment; OR an AA degree and 6 years of project controls / project management experience; OR a High School diploma or GED and 8 years of project controls / project management experience in lieu of degree.
• Formal training on Primavera P6 or another project management system is required.
• Earned Value Management methodology experience
• Project Controls experience
• Detail variance analyses
• Working knowledge of Microsoft, Excel, Project, Word, and PowerPoint Working knowledge of Primavera P6 Working knowledge of professional project management principles
• Knowledge of project reporting and cost analysis of project information
• Well-developed skills in the areas of administration and time management
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
• Well-developed written and oral communications and presentation skills; comfortable speaking in front of groups
• Strong teamwork skills
• Strong analytical, mathematical, data checking skills
• Ability to establish goals, set priorities, and maintain an awareness of interrelationships among activities.

Pay ranges from $50.00 to $90.00 per hour, depending on experience. Full Benefits, 401k, PTO and paid holidays are included.