Senior Project Controls Engineer - Cost (South Plainfield, NJ, US) - PSEG
South Plainfield, NJ
About the Job
Requisition: 80094
PSEG Company: Public Service Electric & Gas Co.
Salary Range: $ 88,400 - $ 140,000
Incentive: PIP 10%
Work Location Category: Hybrid
PSEG operates under a Flexible Work Model where flexible work is offered when job requirements allow. In support of this model, roles have been categorized into one of four work location categories: onsite roles, hybrid roles that are a blend of onsite and remote work, remote local roles that are primarily home-based but require some level of purpose-driven in-person interaction and living within a commutable distance, and remote non-local roles that can be effectively performed remotely with the ability to work in approved states.
We want you to be healthy, balanced, and feel secure. That’s why you’ll enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits, with a focus on supporting your whole health. Starting on day one of your employment, you’ll be offered several health-related benefits including medical, vision, dental, and well-being and behavioral health programs. We also offer a retirement program, 401(k) with company match, company paid life insurance, tuition reimbursement and a minimum of 18 days of paid time off per year.
PSEG offers a unique experience to our more than 12,000 employees – we provide the resources and opportunities for career development that come with being a Fortune 500 company, as well as the attention, camaraderie and care for one another you might typically associate with a small business. Our focus on combatting climate change through clean energy technology, our new net zero climate vision for 2030 and enhanced commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion; and supporting the communities we serve make this a particularly exciting time to join PSEG.
Job Summary
The associate in this position will provide technical/analytical and functional support in the area of Project Controls for the PMO group which is within Projects and Construction.
Knowledge and experience required in the following areas: Project Scope coordination, invoice and accrual Management; integrated cost and scheduling; total project cash flow & annual budget development; development of WBS structure, financial analysis; cost accounting and forecasting; variance analysis; performance reporting; project change management; risk & contingency analysis, construction site visits required.
Job Responsibilities
The associate will:
• Implement standard cost processes and practices to ensure Design and Construction projects are performed in accordance with approved budgets and schedules.
• Coordinate with cross functional teams, vendors, and stakeholders to complete project analyses by their due date.
• Develop, coordinate and maintain financial, schedule, estimate, budget, resource, procurement, risk and other data within the systems / databases and query tools for individual projects and for project portfolio.
• Develop, coordinate, and maintain status & variance reporting and executive dashboards for the financial aspects and schedules for projects.
• Support Business Plan Updates and capture variances.
• Construction Site visits required.
• Candidate must foster an inclusive work environment and respect all aspects of diversity.
• Successful candidate must demonstrate and value differences in others' strengths, perspectives, approaches, and personal choices.
• As an employee of (PSE&G) you should be aware that during storm restoration efforts, you may be required to perform functions outside of your routine duties and on a schedule that may be different from normal operations.
• PSEG is proud to be an EEO/AA employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status
Job Specific Qualifications
Required:
• Bachelor's in Project Management, Engineering, Construction, Finance or Business
• Demonstrate strong planning, organization, and team building skills
• Demonstrate strong oral and written communication skills
• Minimum 4 years of experience with Project Controls concepts (project initiation, planning, execution, monitoring & controlling, closeout)
• Minimum 4 years of experience with Cost Engineering concepts (project estimating, forecasting, cost controls and variance reporting)
• Minimum 4 years of experience with ERP systems for identifying and reporting actual costs posted to projects (i.e., SAP, etc.)
• Demonstrate strong working knowledge using Integrated Data Management Tools such as, MS Excel and MS Word, PowerPoint
• Must be a self-starter capable of seeking out project related information from Project Stakeholders.
• Capable of making presentations to project stakeholders and Management.
• Because the job may require driving to company locations and off-site assignments and events, must possess a valid driver’s license with a safe and satisfactory driver history.
• Must foster an inclusive work environment and respects all aspects of diversity.
• Must demonstrate and value differences in others' strengths, perspectives, approaches, and personal choices.
Desired:
• Construction, utility or engineering industry experience.
• PMP Certification obtained or in progress.
• Demonstrate working knowledge of SAP for identifying and reporting actual costs posted to projects
Minimum Years of Experience
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PSEG is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment, including the hiring process, based on any legally protected characteristic. Legally protected characteristics include race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law in locations where PSEG employs individuals.
As an employee of PSEG you should be aware that during storm restoration efforts, you may be required to perform functions outside of your routine duties and on a schedule that may be different from normal operations.
For all roles, PSEG’s drug and alcohol testing program includes pre-employment testing, testing for cause, and post-incident/accident testing. For employees in federally regulated roles (including positions covered by USDOT, PHMSA, or NRC regulations), this also includes random testing. Although numerous states throughout the country have legalized marijuana/cannabis products recreationally and/or medically, it is prohibited for employees in federally regulated roles. Employees who are hired or transfer into a federally regulated role are subject to drug and alcohol testing, inclusive of marijuana. Please note that the use of CBD products may result in a positive drug test for THC/Marijuana and such use is not a legitimate medical explanation for such a positive result.
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