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Hill International, Inc. · 12 hours ago

Project Controls Advisor

Hill International is a global leader in program and construction management, and they are seeking a Project Controls Advisor to join their team. The role involves preparing estimates, developing project budgets, and maintaining cost reports for construction projects, while ensuring accuracy and compliance with industry standards.

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Responsibilities

Works closely with Distribution Project and Program Management (DPPM) and program owners to prepare estimates, develop and maintain project budgets, forecasts, and cash flows for Distribution construction projects and programs
Sets up cost monitoring and reporting systems
Applies extensive technical expertise and has full knowledge of other related disciplines
Challenges are atypical and require the regular use of ingenuity, creativity, and resourcefulness
Ensures the development and maintenance of accurate project cost reports which support tracking of project budgets
Advises management when forecasted costs are either overrun or underrun as compared to the approved budget
Interfaces with multiple operating facilities/stakeholders to review and discuss project scope and estimate basis, including visits to construction sites
Develops and maintains strong working relationships with team
Stays up to date on industry trends, regulatory changes, and emerging technologies in cost engineering and construction management
Leads review process to ensure project costs are accurate and structured in a manner that meets major and multi-year projects or program requirements (e.g., work breakdown structure, Continuous Property Records, FERC/CPUC jurisdictional splits, and cost elements/drivers)
Performs trend analysis and actively evaluates project cost performance
Performs highly complex analytics and prepares and presents results, alternatives, and recommendations to support business decisions, manage project costs and schedules, and mitigate potential risks
Leads or prepares project controls data request responses and work papers in supporting corporate/OU governance (e.g. Business Oversight Team and Capital Review Team), internal/external audits, General Rate Cases, and any pertinent regulatory filings
Processes Transmission and Distribution monthly accruals

Qualification

Engineering cost controlsCalifornia Public Utilities CommissionMicrosoft OfficeExpert Excel skillsSAPPower BISASElectrical Utility experienceAnalytical skillsProject managementCommunication skillsTeam collaboration

Required

Bachelor's Degree in applicable profession, business, or technical discipline or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
Seven or more years' experience in engineering cost controls for major construction projects and programs
Knowledgeable of California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC); understanding of Capital and O&M cost determination required
Knowledgeable using Microsoft Office software and SAP required
Expert Excel skills required
Electrical Utility experience required

Preferred

Intermediate Power BI experience, including Power Query and DAX programming
SAS experience

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
Employer Paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurances
Business Travel Accident Insurance
Short-Term Disability
Long Term Disability
Flexible Spending Account
Health Savings Account
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
Commuter Benefits
Legal Assistance
Identity Theft Protection
Pet Insurance
Auto & Home Insurance
Critical Illness Insurance
Accident Insurance
Hospital Indemnity Insurance
Voluntary Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Holidays
401(K) Retirement Savings Plan
Employee Referral Program
Professional Certification Incentive Program
Hill University Learning and Development
Tuition Reimbursement
EAP
Years of Service Awards Program

Company

Hill International, Inc.

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Hill International provides program, project, and construction management services for clients in a range of sectors undertaking major construction projects across the world.

H1B Sponsorship

Hill International, Inc. has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (9)
2024 (8)
2023 (14)
2022 (6)
2021 (4)
2020 (5)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
unknown
2022-08-16Acquired
2004-07-16IPO

Leadership Team

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Andrew Barwick
Senior Vice President
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Michael Sokorai
Senior Vice President, Global Information Technology
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