Project Controls Specialist

Title: Project Control Specialist

Location: Portland, OR

Hire Type: Contract

Compensation:$55hr-$60/hr

Benefits: As a contract employee of Sterling, you are eligible to receive a Full Employee Benefits Package that includes paid time off, paid holidays, 3 medical plans to choose from, dental & vision plans, 401(k), and an Employee Stock Ownership (ESOP) plan.

Overview:

This position is part of the Project Delivery group in the internal project management office organization and will support capital projects in the Company’s service territory.

Job Duties:

• Provide project controls support as a team member on multiple project teams.
• Pull project cost data from SAP, analyze variances, and assure corrections are implemented.
• Monitor and identify deviations to plan for the project manager and recommend resolution.
• Assure compliance with corporate governance.
• Create and maintain project schedules in Microsoft schedule.
• Create and maintain SAP project structures.
• Work with other departments within Pacific Power as needed.
• Complete ad hoc assignment needs as requested to support capital Transmission and Distribution project delivery and supporting functions.
  
  

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Accounting, Finance or Business or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to perform research and analysis, including the ability to obtain and evaluate relevant data, and develop creative alternatives to complex processes and situations.
• At least three years project controls or comparable experience are required.
• Working knowledge of SAP.
• Working knowledge of all Microsoft Office Applications.
• Familiarity with scheduling software and processes.
• Solid understanding of construction processes.
• Work in a team environment and with all organization levels.
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work well with others within and across the organization.
  
  

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.