What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Cost Controls Manager position at Strata Clean Energy?
The Project Cost Control Manager is the gatekeeper of forecasting and reporting all project related costs for labor and non-labor costs. This person is flexible to implement best practices and tools yet is unyielding in cost data quality assurance. Teaching other functions what the process are and how to follow them will lead to a successful team culture. Knowledge leader in cost reporting on projects and portfolios.
Summary
We’re leading the industry in sustainable energy careers. We understand that our employees are the lifeblood of the company. We strive to align company goals with those of our employees. We're constantly innovating to make a difference for our customers, our employees, and our planet. Our mission is to make a difference by developing cost-efficient alternatives to traditional energy sources, without long-term dependence on government subsidies. We’re leading the industry in sustainable energy careers. We hope you’ll join us.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Strata Clean Energy is a leading developer, EPC, and service provider for utility-scale solar and storage systems in the United States. We control and self-perform all processes from our nationwide solar and storage developments, to construction, O&M, and Asset Management.
Our employees are empowered to drive our business in a collaborative, creative, and passion-driven environment that fosters long-term professional growth. There is a lot to learn at Strata, but we’re here to help you give your best and have a good time doing it.
At Strata, you’re part of something big. We’re leading the industry in sustainable energy careers. We are driving innovation to make a difference for our customers, our employees, and our planet. Join us in powering the future.
Strata Solar is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Strata Solar is an equal employment and affirmative action employer whereby we do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other status or characteristic protected under applicable law.
Summary
We’re leading the industry in sustainable energy careers. We understand that our employees are the lifeblood of the company. We strive to align company goals with those of our employees. We're constantly innovating to make a difference for our customers, our employees, and our planet. Our mission is to make a difference by developing cost-efficient alternatives to traditional energy sources, without long-term dependence on government subsidies. We’re leading the industry in sustainable energy careers. We hope you’ll join us.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain project budgets.
- Work with project managers and stakeholders to establish cost baselines.
- Prepare detailed cost estimates for all project phases.
- Analyze historical data and market trends to improve accuracy.
- Track project expenditures and compare them against the budget.
- Generate regular cost reports and forecasts to identify potential overruns.
- Identify and analyze variances between actual costs and budgeted costs.
- Investigate the causes of variances and recommend corrective actions.
- Evaluate the cost impact of project changes and variations.
- Ensure that all changes are documented and approved before implementation.
- Communicate cost-related information to project stakeholders.
- Provide financial insights and recommendations to support decision-making.
- Actively manage and develop 2-4 cost controls analysts.
- Coach project managers and planners on cost control processes and practices.
- 10-15 years of relevant experience, applicable certifications (MBA, CPA, ) preferred.
- Cost and accrual accounting using an enterprise platform (Viewpoint, etc.)
- Modifying/directing PowerBI, or relevant analytic tool.
- Cost and schedule reporting for EPC projects and portfolios
- Work is performed in an office environment and in the field. Must be able to sit, stand, bend, twist and lift up to 20 pounds.
- Minimal travel is anticipated.
Strata Clean Energy is a leading developer, EPC, and service provider for utility-scale solar and storage systems in the United States. We control and self-perform all processes from our nationwide solar and storage developments, to construction, O&M, and Asset Management.
Our employees are empowered to drive our business in a collaborative, creative, and passion-driven environment that fosters long-term professional growth. There is a lot to learn at Strata, but we’re here to help you give your best and have a good time doing it.
At Strata, you’re part of something big. We’re leading the industry in sustainable energy careers. We are driving innovation to make a difference for our customers, our employees, and our planet. Join us in powering the future.
Strata Solar is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Strata Solar is an equal employment and affirmative action employer whereby we do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other status or characteristic protected under applicable law.
