Project Controls Coordinator

Project Controls Coordinator 

Colorado Springs Utilities is seeking a Project Controls Coordinator (Controls I) to work within the Systems and Planning Division Controls Team.   In this job, you will perform project, program, and portfolio control assignments and ensure control activities such as project administration, change management, estimating, cost management and schedule management are executed in a timely fashion and in accordance with company standards and contractual requirements.

Moreover, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with the planning, engineering, project management, accounting, controls, and finance teams while you develop and implement project controls and procedures with the overall goal of achieving project objectives. If you are self-driven, an excellent written and verbal communicator, and have passion and expertise in project/program controls administration, scheduling, monitoring, and reporting, we want to hear from you!

Key areas of Focus:

• Develops and implements project controls and monitoring procedures to ensure the achievement of project scope, schedule, and cost objectives 
• Collaborates with planning, engineering, project management, accounting, controls, and finance teams regarding cost, schedule, and documentation control matters
• Ensures that cost budgets, revised cost budgets, and cost forecasts meet company requirements
• Collects, builds, and analyzes project/program cost and schedule data to establish a baseline of information 
• Assembles and compiles schedule and cost data, inputs into project control database(s) / tools, analyzes, and provides output information
• Configure processes and workflows in a Project Management Software as a Service (SaaS) solution
• Manage and report on schedule and budget activities via a PM SaaS tool
• Understand fundamentals of a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and assist in the creation of WBS's for projects 
• Understand work management processes, including planning, scheduling, processing of work orders, and supply chain management
• Develop and maintain periodic (daily, weekly, monthly, annual, and intermittent) status reports 
• Provide support to project financial reporting and invoice/billing processes
• Assist in field assignments such as quantity tracking and retrieving project data 
• Develop and administer documentation and records management processes that integrate with Planning, Delivery, and Operations
• Train personnel on Work Management, Delivery processes, and associated control tools

Who you are...

• Bachelor's in Cost Management, Construction Management, Engineering, Project Management, Finance, or Accounting; or related field is preferred
• Demonstrated financial analysis and budgeting skills, supported by solid experience in construction and project management
• Proficiency with PM SaaS tools and Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)
• Strong skills in the Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to manage and report on schedule and budget activities through a PM SaaS tool
• Optional but beneficial: PMI Project Management Professional (PMP) or AACEi cost/schedule‑related certifications

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Exerts up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally and/or small amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met
• Positions in this class typically require talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions within an office working environment

Our Commitment to Our Employees…
Our people are the heart and soul of Colorado Springs Utilities.  They keep the lights on, gas flowing, water coming in, and wastewater leaving.  We don't just say people are important – we prove it!  That’s why we are honored to invest in protecting the health and financial security of our employees and their families through our rich benefits program.

Time Off to Recharge

• Vacation – Start with 13 days annually, increasing to 24 days with tenure
• Personal Leave –3 days per year
• Paid Holidays –12 paid holidays per year
• Sick Leave – 12 days per year for personal or family health needs
• Vacation Buy – Option to purchase up to 40 additional hours annually

Health & Wellness – Benefits elected are effective the first of the following month

• Medical Plans: Three comprehensive options, including a $0 premium High-Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with Health Savings Account (HSA) eligibility
• Zero Health: Access to hundreds of medical services at no cost
• Dental & Vision: Two dental plans and one vision plan
• Family Building-Benefits: Support for fertility, preservation, adoption, and surrogacy
• Wellness Program: A voluntary program that rewards you for prioritizing self-care! If you're enrolled in a our medical plan, you and your spouse can earn up to $600 in HRA or HSA contributions by completing healthy activities
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA): Pre-tax contributions for healthcare and dependent care expenses
• Health Savings Account (HSA): Available with HDHP

Financial & Retirement Security

• Pension Plan: Colorado PERA provides retirement benefits and peace of mind
• Supplemental Retirement Plans: PERAPlus 401(k), MissionSquare Roth IRA, and 457 plans
• Disability Coverage: Short-Term and Long-Term Disability insurance available
• Life Insurance: Employer-paid coverage with optional supplemental plans

Additional Support

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential support for mental health, stress, legal, financial, and work-life balance
• Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $5,250  annually to support continued education
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness: As a qualifying employer, your student loan payments may be eligible for loan forgiveness