Senior Project Manager, Project Controls
Company: Eversource
Location: Hartford
Posted on: January 19, 2023
Job Description:
Role and Scope of Position: Lead and support initiatives in the
Cost and Performance Department that provide procedures, processes,
practices, tools and systems necessary to effectively and
proactively manage, control and report on performance of the
Transmission Organization. This position has primary responsibility
for implementation and stewardship of a robust Project Cost Control
Program for the Capital Project Portfolio, with a focus on Baseline
Management. Goal is to provide a standardized framework in support
of proactive and efficient Project Cost Control processes: baseline
establishment, data monitoring, change management, trends
evaluation, forecasting and timely reporting. Supports the
development, maintenance and reporting of Key Project Indicators
(KPI's) for progress measurement, schedule performance, risk
management, project productivity, contract change order management,
contract invoice processing and other key metrics. Goal is to use
these to continuously drive efficiency and performance in the
Project Management Organization.The role facilitates the production
of a variety of complex reports and analyses in support of
Eversource's project initiation, planning, execution, control,
compliance and close-out initiatives.Working closely with all
functional departments, this position is tasked with ensuring
adherence to Eversource's policies, procedures, and
standards.Essential Functions: - Supports the development,
implementation, management and continuous improvement for Project
Cost Control and Project Performance processes, methodologies,
procedures and services including, but not limited to:General
- Oversees development of policies and procedures for Project
Cost Control and Project Performance Measurement.
- Ensures above policies and procedures are deployed and being
adhered to in a consistent manner across the organization. -
- Works with Project Management, Investment Planning, Operations,
Contract Administration, Planning & Scheduling, Engineering,
Procurement, Materials Management, Estimating and Project
Performance to ensure Cost Control and Performance Measurement
methodologies are in alignment with corporate goals and
strategies.
- Implements enhancements to existing methods and procedures to
support continuous improvement program. -Project Cost Control
- Acts as Subject Matter Expert (SME) on all topics related to
Project Cost Control. - - -
- Implements and stewards Baseline Management process to track
variances from approved cost budgets, schedules and design scopes
of work.
- Manages the Project Change Control process - the most critical
component of Baseline Management. - Ensures project baselines in
cost, schedule and scope are established and monitored against
actual project performance. -
- Ensures desired Project Cost Control / Baseline Management
philosophies and processes are reflected in the newly implemented
Project Management Information System (PMIS) e-Builder. -
- Manages development and updates to Cost Work Breakdown
Structure (WBS).
- Provides, or assists in providing, training in Project Cost
Control / Baseline Management methodologies, procedures and systems
to project managers, consultants, contractors and other Eversource
staff. -
- Works with the Investment Planning, Contract Administration and
Planning / Scheduling Groups to ensure cost management is being
performed at the project and program levels; this to include cost
tracking, forecasting and reporting CAPEX & PIS, and variance
analysis.
- Ensures the accuracy of all cost information including
confirmation that costs have been properly coded and allocated to
project budgets per the WBS.
- Monitors actual project costs / commitments relative to budget
and forecast.
- Reviews, evaluates and reports on trends and their impact on
project forecasts.
- Provides oversight and direction on the Eversource Contingency
/ Risk management processes. -
- Presents and discusses cost information, and maintains good
working relationships with internal stakeholders, external
stakeholders and the management team.
- Interacts with Eversource Estimating Group to 1) ensure new
estimates are developed with the proper WBS coding, and 2) actual
project cost data is fed back to the group at the conclusion of
projects. - - -Project Performance Measurement
- Creates and maintains project level KPIs and project statistics
reports.
- Assesses progress measurement and develops and updates progress
curves for progress reporting.
- Oversees and applies project analytics to project data to
describe, predict, and improve business performance. - Creates
project reports to recommend action or to guide decision making
rooted in capital program management performance improvement.
Technical
Knowledge/Skill/Education/Licenses/Certifications:Technical
Knowledge/Skill: -
- The individual must be self-reliant with a strong sense of
self-motivation, possess good communication skills, and demonstrate
the ability to set priorities and support diverse needs.
- Previous experience as a leader and / or working in team
environments as well as supporting process improvements and group
facilitation.
- Must understand / apply project controls, finance/accounting,
business, risk and project management processes. -
- Knowledge of project controls, financial modeling, accounting,
risk management, project management information systems,
engineering economics, capital investment analysis techniques,
plant accounting, tax and capital budgeting.
- Ability to monitor and analyze cost / schedule information,
provide forecasts, make recommendations, and communicate
effectively at all levels.
- Requires a good understanding of corporate strategies and
initiatives along with a thorough understanding of the Transmission
organization.
- Demonstrated ability to influence group culture.
- Demonstrated high competence in past assignments.
- Experience with Power BI and E-Builder preferred; Advanced
Excel skill required.Education: - - - -
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Accounting, Finance, Business
or equivalent degree will be considered or equivalent
experience
- Master's degree in Operations Management, Business
Administration or equivalent education is highly
desirableExperience: - - -
- Ten (10) years of related experience minimum as a Project
Manager, Cost Engineer, Accountant or Financial Business Analyst in
a business involved with managing large complex multi-year capital
construction projects, with three (3) of those years in a Team or
Group Manager, Supervisory or Lead role preferred - - - - - - - - -
- - - - - - - - - - - - -Licenses & Certifications: -
- Project Management certification (PMP) is highly
desirableWorking Conditions:
- The physical demands described here are representative of those
that must be met by any employee to successfully perform the
essential functions of the job. - Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions.
- Limited travel will be required to project sites and
stakeholder locations.
- The work environment characteristics described here are
representative of those an employee encounters while performing the
essential functions of this job. - Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions.
- Normal office environment.
- Must be available to work emergency restoration assignment as
required.
- Must be available to travel between MA/CT/NH as
necessary.Mental Aspects:
- Must be able to proactively identify problematic trends and
create systematic solutions. -
- Must be able to manage concurrent interface with multiple
groups and navigate competing priorities.Please submit a resume
with your application.Worker Type:RegularNumber of Openings:1EEO
StatementEversource Energy is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative
Action Employer. - All qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color,
sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin,
religion, disability status, or protected veteran status.VEVRRA
Federal ContractorVaccination Information: Eversource requires all
new employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 by their first
day of employment. -If you have any concerns regarding compliance
with this requirement, you will need to discuss your concerns with
Eversource's HR department after you have been made a conditional
offer of employment. Eversource does not require applicants to
discuss vaccination status prior to receipt of a conditional offer
of employment and complies with all applicable laws.Emergency
Response:Responding to emergency situations to meet customers'
needs is part of every employee's role. If employed, you will be
given an Emergency Restoration assignment. -This means you may be
called to assist during an emergency outside of your normal
responsibilities, work hours and location. -
Keywords: Eversource, Hartford , Senior Project Manager, Project Controls, Accounting, Auditing , Hartford, Connecticut
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