Project Controls Analyst

Great Plains Energy$54K — $118K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, finance, or accounting.
  • General finance or accounting experience is highly preferred.
  • Proficiency in spreadsheet and word process software applications.
  • Experience with Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, or similar scheduling software is preferred.
  • Ability to work independently and communicate effectively with management and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in review process with Development team stakeholders for project budgets.
  • Track and report project costs, commitments, and variances.
  • Develop project cost estimates in collaboration with Development Engineers and Project Managers.
  • Facilitate and update project schedules as needed.
  • Manage and report on project risks to scope, cost, and schedule.

Benefits

  • Work hours typically Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., with flexibility required.
  • Opportunity for overtime work and occasional overnight travel.
  • Exposure to both renewable and conventional generation projects.
Full Job Description
JOB TITLE: Project Controls Analyst

REQUISITION: DEV000D

DEPARTMENT: Generation Development

LOCATION: Kansas City, MO | Topeka, KS | Wichita, KS

PAY RANGE:

Project Controls Analyst I: $54,400 - $68,000

Project Controls Analyst II: $66,600 - $83,200

Sr. Project Controls Analyst: $75,300 - $100,400

Lead Project Controls Analyst: $88,800 - $118,400

Scheduled Work Hours: Monday - Friday, typically 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., with additional work hours as required.

Summary of Primary Duties:

Under general direction of the Manager Project Controls, the successful candidate in this key role will be responsible for project controls for renewable and conventional generation projects. The Project Controls Analyst will be a key member of the team and will be responsible for tracking and reporting on scope, cost and schedules. This position primarily partners with the Development Project Managers and Construction Supervisors, for both renewable and conventional generation projects, to assist in completing new generation projects on time and on budget.

Summary of Primary Responsibilities:

  • Forecast & Budget
    • Assist in the review process with Development team stakeholders
    • Assist in budget development and forecasting during the life of the project
    • Work with the Development team to develop, maintain and report project cost information. This will include tracking budgets, commitments, expenditures, forecasts and variances on direct and indirect costs, and summarizing planned, actual and remaining spend estimates.
  • Outlook
    • Monthly tracking and variance analysis by project
    • Monthly Capex and O&M reporting to project stakeholders
  • Cost Estimation
    • Develop project cost estimates in conjunction with Development Engineers and Project Managers
    • Post-construction cost variance review
    • Maintain cost estimate summary
  • Schedules
    • Facilitate/develop project schedules
    • Update schedule progress as required
  • Ad Hoc Tracking and Reporting
    • Southwest Power Pool, Regulatory, Data Requests, monthly project and financial reporting, etc.
    • Maintain and actively monitor project risk registers
    • Manage, track and report on risks to project scope, cost and schedule
  • Additional duties as assigned


Education and Experience Requirements:

The preferred candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, finance, accounting. General finance or accounting experience is highly preferred, and candidate should be proficient in the use of spreadsheet and word process software applications. Work experience must support abilities to work independently, assimilate and process diverse information, and communicate effectively with management, teammates, and stakeholders. Experience in Microsoft Project, Primivera P6, or other resource loaded scheduling software is preferred.

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities Required:

  • A good understanding of work and business processes related to budgeting of large project work.
  • Must demonstrate a general understanding of financial reporting and assimilating information for reports.
  • Must be able to work independently and resolve work process issues utilizing analytical thinking, creative problem solving and sound reasoning.
  • Good administrative and technical abilities to deal with large volumes of data and deal with multiple priorities and projects.
  • Requires comprehensive skills in personal computer applications, and preferred knowledge financial system applications.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to present information to other work groups in a concise manner.
  • Must be able to work effectively with others in a team environment and build relationships with all customers and work groups.
  • Must demonstrate exceptional skills in interpersonal relations, self-motivation, and organization.


Licenses, Certifications, Bonding, and/or Testing Required:

Must possess a valid driver's license.

Working Conditions:

Office, home and field working conditions. May require work beyond normal hours and occasional overnight travel. Must have a satisfactory work record including excellent attendance.

Disclaimer: The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

About Great Plains Energy

Great Plains Energy Incorporated was a holding company based in Kansas City, Missouri that owned electric utility Kansas City Power and Light Company and Strategic Energy, LLC, an energy management company. KCP&L established the holding company on October 1, 2001. Great Plains acquired Aquila, Inc. in July, 2008. In 2014, it ranked #855 on the Fortune 1000 list. In 2016, Great Plains and Westar Energy announced merger plans, but this proposed merger was rejected by Kansas Corporation Commission utility regulators as unfavorable to Kansas consumers. A new merger plan with Westar was announced in 2017. As of May 24, 2018, this merger has been approved by both the Missouri Public Service Commission and Kansas regulators, with the combined company to be named Evergy. On October 7, 2019 the two operating companies officially changed names and rebranded to Evergy in the communities they serve.
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