Sargent & Lundy · 18 hours ago
Project Controls Lead - Transmission and Distribution Projects
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$117K/yr - $180K/yr
10+ years expSargent & Lundy is an engineering services company specializing in energy projects, and they are seeking a Project Controls Lead to guide project controls functions within a Project Management Office. The role involves leading a team, managing project controls processes, and collaborating with PMO team members to achieve client objectives.
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Responsibilities
Be responsible for the development, implementation, oversight, and management of capital projects processes, procedures, and administrative services to ensure the Project Controls functions are delivered with consistency and quality
Collaborate with the PMO team to achieve the client’s business objectives
Lead the development, maintenance, and continuous improvement of Project Controls best practices and deliverables, including but not limited to:
Cost management, forecasting, cost analysis, and reporting
Progress tracking, construction readiness tracking, risk identification and mitigation
Schedule development, maintenance, analysis, and reporting
Contract requisition and purchase order tracking, invoice and payment application management, and accrual allocation
Report and present project financials, schedule status, risks and mitigation plans, contract backlogs, project status, and staffing plans
Communicate variances against monthly work plan projections, monitor performances against the plan, and develop recovery plans when applicable
Ensure appropriate metrics are defined and communicated to PMO and client leadership
Ensure the success of the Project Controls staff through mentoring and training
There is the potential for you to travel to client offices or site locations, as required
Qualification
Required
10 or more years of total Capital Project experience, preferably in the energy transmission and distribution industry
5 or more years of direct Project Controls experience
Bachelor of science degree with emphasis in Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent; preferably from an ABET Accredited program
Expert in Earned Value Management and the application of Project Controls methodologies
Comfortable in a project leadership role and making decisions concerning project budget and schedule
Experience in managing multiple complex projects with full responsibility for the project controls functions
Prioritize work and work under pressure to meet deadlines
Eager to cultivate program and project knowledge to make a valuable impact on the PMO team operation. Willing to engage with others to understand PMO team and client needs
Committed to delivering high-quality, accurate deliverables with attention to detail
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a proven ability to interact and multitask with project team members, clients, and vendors of varying position levels
Working knowledge of MS Office tools, with emphasis on the advanced use of MS Excel and PowerBI
Preferred
Familiarity with scheduling software, preferably Primavera P6
Familiarity with finance and accounting systems, preferably SAP and Powerplan
PMI Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
AACE Certified Cost Professional (CCP) certification
Benefits
Health Plans: Medical, Dental, Vision
Life & Accident Insurance
Disability Coverage
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Back-Up Daycare
FSA & HSA
401(k)
Pre-Tax Commuter Account
Merit Scholarship Program
Employee Discount Program
Corporate Charitable Giving Program
Tuition Assistance
First Professional Licensure Bonus
Employee Referral Bonus
Paid Annual Personal/Sick Time (PST)
Paid Vacation
Paid Holidays
Paid Parental Leave
Paid Bereavement Leave
Flexible Work Arrangements
Company
Sargent & Lundy
Sargent & Lundy is a power generated company that provides technical expertise and integration for global use.
1001-5000 employees
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