Lead Project Controls Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Develop integrated schedules and cost estimates for tenders.

• Create project schedules and budgets utilizing cost and scheduling tools.

• Ensure adherence to Global Standard Project Controls protocols.

• Align project budgets with as-sold figures in relevant systems.

• Maintain project schedules, cost forecasts, and a register of schedule/cost risks and actual/committed expenses.

• Analyze trends in schedule and cost, providing forecasts to the project team.

• Review cost movements in relation to scope, progress, prior forecasts, and productivity metrics.

• Communicate the status of schedule, cost, forecasts, and risks to functional cost owners and aid in mitigation efforts.

• Deliver internal and external project status reports.

• Collaborate with third parties regarding project costs and schedules.

• Present financial data and cost status during project and management reviews.

• Calculate change orders and update systems to reflect current conditions.

• Reconcile approved project financial data with accounting records in conjunction with the Finance Controller.

• Assist with project closeout, claims, and tenders.

• Supervise project planning and ensure the quality and accuracy of project controls reporting.

• Drive cost-reduction initiatives with functional cost owners.

• Ensure compliance with WBS, processes, procedures, and tool usage standards.

• Identify opportunities for optimization and engage in Kaizen or similar lean events.

• Take part in safety discussions and address or enhance health and safety concerns.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in finance or engineering with financial training.

• Over 5 years of experience in planning large turnkey projects.

• Experience in cost control on at least 2 large turnkey projects.

• Proven lead planner experience on a minimum of 2 turnkey projects.

• Extensive knowledge of planning and Primavera.

• Understanding of cost control for large, complex turnkey projects.

• Familiarity with forensic analysis on large, complex turnkey projects.

• Legally authorized to work in the United States.

🏝️ Benefits

• Opportunities for professional development.

• Competitive salary.

• Coverage for medical, dental, vision, and prescription drugs.

• Access to a Health Coach.

• Employee Assistance Program.

• GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan.

• 401(k) matching contributions.

• Company contributions to retirement plans.

• Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants available.

• Tuition assistance programs.

• Adoption assistance programs.

• Paid parental leave.

• Disability benefits provided.

• Life insurance coverage.

• 12 paid holidays each year.

• Flexible time off policy.

• Eligibility for discretionary annual bonuses.