5+ years of experience in engineering cost controls and estimating for major construction projects.
Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Power BI for financial analysis and reporting.
Experience with SAP or similar enterprise financial systems.
Ability to analyze financial performance and identify cost variances.
Familiarity with utility project lifecycle and cost-control practices.
Responsibilities
Collaborate with scheduling teams to integrate cost data into project plans.
Conduct cost audits to validate project expenses against scope and contracts.
Review contractor bids for compliance and cost competitiveness.
Analyze claims and change orders, preparing cost data for contracts.
Participate in contract negotiations to secure favorable terms.
Work with legal and risk management to mitigate cost-related risks.
Identify cost-saving opportunities through alternative project plans and materials.
Benefits
Hybrid work model with flexibility for remote work.
Opportunities for professional development and training.
Supportive work environment focused on sustainability and innovation.
Access to comprehensive health and wellness programs.
Participation in community engagement and volunteer initiatives.
Full Job Description
Project Control Cost Major Projects, Senior Specialist
In this job, you'll provide comprehensive cost estimating and project controls support for major and multi-year projects and programs throughout the project lifecycle. You'll develop budgets, forecasts, cash flows, expenditure plans, and detailed cost estimates by integrating scope, schedule, risk, funding, and stakeholder inputs.
Key Focus Areas
Financial Performance Monitoring & Analysis: Monitor project financial performance, evaluate cost and schedule impacts, analyze variances, and provide recommendations to support business decisions.
Cost Management & Forecasting: Develop and maintain budgets, forecasts, cash flows, and expenditure plans to ensure effective financial planning and project execution.
Change Control & Variance Management: Manage change-control processes, assess impacts to cost and schedule baselines, and communicate findings to stakeholders.
Project Cost Estimating & Benchmarking: Aggregate, validate, and reconcile project costs, leveraging historical benchmarks and industry data to improve estimate accuracy.
Performance Metrics & Reporting: Implement, analyze, and report project performance using SCE and industry-standard metrics to drive accountability and informed decision-making.
Capital Project Financial Oversight: Support the financial management and governance of major capital projects through cost analysis, reporting, and approval processes.
Financial Reporting & Business Planning: Develop operating plans, financial reports, and supporting analyses for internal leadership, public reporting, and enterprise planning initiatives.
As a Project Control Cost Major Projects, Senior Specialist, your work will help power our planet, reduce carbon emissions and create cleaner air for everyone. Are you ready to take on the challenge to help us build the future?
Responsibilities
Collaborates with scheduling and planning teams to integrate cost data into project schedules and resource allocation plans.
Conducts cost audits and reviews to validate project costs and ensure alignment with project scope and contractual requirements.
Reviews contractor bids and proposals to ensure compliance with project requirements and cost competitiveness.
Reviews and analyzes claims and change orders and assists with preparation of cost data for engineering procurement and construction contracts.
Participates in contract negotiations and procurement activities to secure favorable pricing and terms for materials, equipment, and services.
Collaborates with legal counsel and risk management teams to assess and mitigate cost-related risks and liabilities.
Identifies and evaluates cost-saving opportunities through alternative project plans, materials, or vendors. Performs complete analysis and cost validations using internal and external benchmarking data, historical indices, and component benchmarking.
A material job duty of all positions within the Company is ensuring the protection of all its physical, financial and cybersecurity assets, and properly accessing and managing private customer data, proprietary information, confidential medical records, and other types of highly sensitive information and data with the highest standards of conduct and integrity.
Minimum Qualifications
Five or more years of experience in engineering cost controls, estimating, planning, and risk assessment for major construction projects.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience using Microsoft Excel and Power BI for project cost analysis, forecasting, variance analysis, and financial reporting; familiarity with Microsoft SharePoint and SAP or similar enterprise financial systems.
Experience supporting project cost controls for utility, infrastructure, engineering, construction, or other capital projects, including budgets, forecasts, actuals, commitments, and expenditure plans.
Demonstrated ability to analyze project financial performance, identify and explain cost variances and trends, assess cost impacts, and develop recommendations that support project and business decisions.
Experience supporting change control, cost-impact analysis, risk and contingency management, and forecast-at-completion updates throughout the project lifecycle.
Ability to reconcile project cost data across work orders, purchase orders, forecasts, customer agreements, and financial reporting systems while maintaining accurate and auditable records.
Experience partnering with project managers, engineering, construction, contracts, finance, and other cross-functional stakeholders to obtain cost inputs, validate assumptions, and communicate financial risks and changes.
Familiarity with customer-funded utility projects, including Interconnection Facilities and Added Facilities, customer payments, billing/true-up activities, work-order structures, and cost communication.
Knowledge of utility project lifecycle and cost-control practices, including budgeting, forecasting, monthly financial reporting, variance analysis, and project closeout.
Additional Information
This position's work mode is hybrid. The employee will report to an SCE facility for a set number of days with the option to work remotely on the remaining days. Unless otherwise noted, employees are required to work and reside in the state of California. Further details of this work mode will be discussed at the interview stage. The work mode can be changed based on business needs.
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Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
The primary work location for this position is Pomona, CA (Pomona Innovation Village). However, the successful candidate may also be asked to work for an extended amount of time at other locations throughout your assigned service territory.
