Supervisor, Cost Controls - Luma PR

LUMA - Built for Puerto Rico

We rely on electricity every day. We need it to run our appliances, power the streetlights and produce the goods and services that drive our economy.At LUMA we are committed to provide Puerto Rico with electricity that we all can depend on. At LUMA, we put people first — our employees, our customers and the communities where we live and work. We encourage and inspire our people to embrace opportunities as they work to build an electricity system that will make Puerto Rico a better place.If you're looking for a career where you can make a tangible difference in the lives of your neighbors and your community, LUMA is the place for you. LUMA offers new jobs designed to respond to the current and future needs of the T&D system. Together we're transforming the island's electric transmission and distribution system, and energizing Puerto Rico. Please note that these new jobs with LUMA offer different terms and conditions of employment to those currently in place with PREPA.We will schedule interviews with all qualified PREPA candidates. All PREPA applicants will receive priority in hiring and a compensation package equal to or better than what they receive today. In order to receive notifications as additional positions and locations are posted, please create a profile on our career site.

About the Position

Reporting to the Project Control Director. The Cost Controls Supervisor position is responsible for overall cost analysis, tracking, monitoring and control work in support of Captial Projects. This role is responsible for frontline supervision, coordination and administration of the cost control team & for ensuring completion of cost controlling within defined standards and consistent practices. The supervisor helps set direction for the team by providing functional leadership and in supporting the development of best practices and consistent standards. The cost control team encompasses cost control activities for all LUMA capital projects.

What will you get up to everyday?

• Act as functional expert of cost monitoring and cost controls practice within LUMA.
• Supports the workgroup in terms of long-term direction of the cost control workgroup and responsible for the application of consistent standards within the team to ensure consistency between cost controllers.
• Identifying internal & industry best practices for cost control and applying to internal standards consistently within the workgroup.
• Monitoring outgoing cost control data and reports to ensure they meet core internal criteria & consistency.
• Provide direction & leadership in the maintenance of and application of internal costs databases.
• Analyze internal costs to identify trends in cost forecasts.
• Evaluate and monitor the quality process within their area of responsibility, assuring that every aspect of their work and services meet or exceed customer expectations and are consistent with the quality goals of the Company.
• Ensures the team works closely with project teams on the compilation, assessment and documentation of cost monitoring and reporting required at various stages of the project.
• Responsible for the outputs of the cost control team and for providing strategic support on cost control initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Perform major storm restoration work and associated drills as assigned.
• Follow all policies and procedures.

What We are Hoping You Bring to LUMA

LUMA's culture is rooted in the concept of People First, Safety Always. We want your knowledge and expertise to pair with LUMA's globally recognized experts in numerous fields such as customer service, field workforce development, high-voltage transmission engineering, distributed energy resources and mini/micro grid integration. Our employees receive substantial training and development, as well as opportunities for advancement and success. Within our People First, Safety Always culture, we're committed to offering continuous learning opportunities and career-long support for our employees.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field. Applicable experience may be substituted for the degree requirement.

Experience

• Minimum 8 years related Cost Monitoring and Controlling Experience in a Regulated Utility or EPC Enviroment.
• Experienced with Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) Cost Breakdown Structure, Control Work Packages, Project Cost Codes, MS Projects/ Primavera P6 and other scheduling and monitoring software.
• Experienced with Earned Value Management and Analysis in Project Cost and Progress Monitoring
• Expertise in using MSP/P6 to provide resource and costs loading and project cost monitoring.

Licenses/Certifications

• Valid Driver's License.

More Details on what to expect with this position at LUMA

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Travel Requirements

• 10%

Physical Demands

• Stationary Position: Constantly
• Pushing/ Pulling/ Reaching: N/A
• Climb: N/A
• Kneel: Seldom
• Grab: Seldom
• Bend: Seldom
• Lift/ Carry over: Less than 5 LBS
• Vision: 20/20 Corrected Vision
• Hearing: Receive detailed information if spoken to.

Working Conditions

• Wet or humid: N/A
• Working near or on moving mechanical parts: N/A
• Working near or on heavy machinery: N/A
• Working in high places: N/A
• Exposed to fumes or airborne particles: N/A
• Exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals: N/A
• Frequency of working in outdoor weather conditions: N/A
• Work with electricity: N/A
• Work with explosives: N/A
• Work on or near a source of radiation: N/A
• Loud Noise conditions (abover 87 db): N/A
• Other environmental factors including weather conditions: N/A
• Other:

We are looking forward to seeing your application!

You made it to the end of the job posting! Thank you for expressing interest in LUMA and taking the time to read all the details of this position. We encourage you to apply and give us the opportunity to get to know you better through the recruitment process. Together, we're energizing the people of Puerto Rico.

Note: this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, working conditions, physical demands, and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.LUMA provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.