Sempra Energy

Construction Project Controls Senior II

Sempra Energy • $110K — $130K *
Houston, TX 77084In-Person
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 4-year degree in engineering or related field, or equivalent experience
  • 8 years of experience in project control or related fields
  • Experience with RFO Programs or project management in a plant setting is preferred
  • Strong understanding of project controls management principles
  • Familiarity with cost control, project scheduling, and regulatory compliance protocols

Responsibilities

  • Leads Ready for Operations (RFO) programs to ensure project readiness
  • Identifies and resolves project issues to maintain cost, scope, and schedule
  • Integrates project control systems with internal systems like accounting and procurement
  • Facilitates executive project reviews, translating data into actionable insights
  • Develops recommendations to enhance project processes, schedules, and finances
  • Ensures alignment of project controls with corporate policies and industry standards
  • Diagnoses underlying causes of cost or schedule volatility and proposes solutions

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Opportunities for professional development and training
  • Collaborative work environment with support from site operations
  • Engagement in complex projects with high visibility
  • Utilization of advanced methodologies in project control
Full Job Description
Primary Purpose
Leads implementation of advanced project control methodologies for complex projects, ensuring accurate forecasting and risk analysis. Aligns project control practices with organizational standards to optimize outcomes.

Partners with Site Operations to support RFO Programs and Operations, providing project controls expertise that enables effective planning, forecasting, reporting, and execution of operational initiatives.

Duties and Responsibilities
  • Leads Ready for Operations programs.
  • Identifies and resolves project issues to ensure that projects stay on plan to meet overall cost, scope and schedule commitments.
  • Ensures integration of project control systems with internal systems (accounting, procurement, asset management).
  • Facilitates executive project reviews, translating complex data into insights for leadership decision-making.
  • Develops and delivers recommendations to improve processes, schedules and cost performance of projects.
  • Ensures project controls processes align with company policies, procedures, and industry standards.
  • Diagnoses systemic drivers of recurring cost or schedule volatility across projects and formulates root-cause hypotheses.
  • Defines data standards and control logic required to support advanced forecasting, benchmarking, or predictive modeling initiatives.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.


Education
  • Typically requires a 4-year degree in a relevant field (engineering or related field), or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.

Experience
  • Typically requires 8 years of related experience.
  • Related experience supporting RFO Programs or project management within a plant environment preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  • Project Controls Management - A process that encompasses the resources, procedures, and tools for the planning, monitoring, and controlling of all phases of the capital project lifecycle.
  • Cost Control - The process of managing and minimizing expenses within an organization or project while maintaining desired levels of quality and performance, which involves monitoring, analyzing, and optimizing expenditures to achieve efficient resource allocation and financial stability.
  • Project Scheduling - A mechanism to communicate what tasks need to get done and which organizational resources will be allocated to complete those tasks in what timeframe.
  • Regulatory Compliance - Ensuring an organization's adherence to laws, regulations, guidelines and specifications relevant to its business processes.
  • Project Risk Management - The process of identifying, analyzing and responding to any risk that arises over the life cycle of a project to help the project remain on track and meet its goal.
  • Contract Management - Streamlining the creation, execution, storage or renewal of contracts, with a focus on compliance, often via software or other automated means.
  • Documentation and Records Management - Creating, distributing, using, maintaining and disposition of recorded information maintained as evidence of business activities and transactions.
  • Technical Reporting - The creation of detailed and clear reports documenting technical findings, incidents, and resolutions, often including data analysis and recommendations.
  • KPI/Metric Monitoring - The monitoring of performance indicators that demonstrate how effectively a company is achieving key business objectives.
  • Earned Value Management (EVM) - Measuring a project's progress at any given point in time, forecasting its completion date and final cost, and analyzing variances in the schedule and budget as the project proceeds.

About Sempra Energy

Sempra Energy was created in 1998 by a merger of parent companies of two long-established, and highly respected, investor-owned utilities with rich histories dating back more than a century. Sempra Energy was founded to capitalize on new opportunities in competitive energy markets. The company’s ongoing focus is to enhance shareholder value and meet customer needs by sustaining the financial strength, operational flexibility and skilled workforce needed to succeed in rapidly changing market conditions. Sempra Energy is a Fortune 500 energy services company, based in San Diego, Calif., that combines deep industry expertise with rigorous risk management to deliver superior shareholder returns. In 2013, Sempra Energy produced revenues of approximately $10.5 billion.

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Join the dynamic team at Sempra Energy, a leader in the energy sector, where innovation, leadership, and a commitment to diversity and sustainability drive us forward. At Sempra Energy, we offer more than just job opportunities; we provide a platform for professional growth and a chance to be part of a future-focused company that values each member of its team.

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At Sempra Energy, every position plays a crucial role in shaping the future of energy. By joining our team, you will collaborate with skilled professionals dedicated to pioneering solutions in energy efficiency and resource management. Our culture thrives on innovation and leadership, empowering every employee to contribute to our mission of delivering energy with purpose.

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Sempra Energy is committed to the professional development of its employees. We offer comprehensive benefits, diversity training, and leadership programs that encourage career advancement and personal growth. Our commitment to your success is reflected in our robust training programs and our focus on nurturing leadership qualities in every team member.

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Kickstart your career with Sempra Energy through our internship programs or entry-level positions. These opportunities provide hands-on experience and a glimpse into the culture and operations of a leading energy company. Interns and new hires are integral to our team, bringing fresh perspectives and enthusiasm to our projects.

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Learn more about Sempra Energy
Size
15,390 employees
Market Cap
$49.7 billion
Industry
Energy & Utilities
Net Income
$3.9 billion
Founded
1996
5 Year Trend
+4.7%
Revenue
$11.3 billion
NASDAQ
SRE
* Ladders Estimates

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