Project Controls Analyst

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionProject Controls AnalystPosition: Contract (12 to 18 months).Location: Topeka, KC or Wichita location.Pay Rate: $31 - $34/HR (depending on experience).Hours: M – F (8 to 5) some flexibility.Schedule: Hybrid (Monday and Friday work from home).Status: Must be a US and possess a valid driver’s license.Travel: Local if any.Benefits: PTO, Holiday’s, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance available for purchase.Reports To: Process Controls Manager.Start: ASAP.Must Have Skills: Microsoft Excel and be process driven.Nice to Have: Accounting Background and utility experience .Summary: Our client is seeking a Project Controls Analyst, which serves as an intermediary between engineering, real estate, vegetation management, procurement, and construction to assist in completing transmission and substation projects on time and on budget. This position is highly repetitive and requires a focus on the process.Primary focus of the role will be the completion report process, which entails analysis of material, labor, overhead and all other charges against projects. As part of the role, the successful candidate will be creating and entering all reports into a system for review and approval prior to unitizing the assets. Job Duties:Assist review process with transmission and substation stakeholders.Assist budget development.Monthly tracking and variance analysis by project.Monthly Capex and O&M reporting to project stakeholders.Develop project cost estimates in conjunction with engineering.Post construction cost variance review.Maintain cost estimate summary.Initiate work requests.Timely in-service and completion reporting.Journal Entries.Assist with schedule development.Update weekly progress.Ad Hoc Reporting – Southwest Power Pool, Regulatory, Data Requests, etc.Additional duties as assigned.Job Description:A successful candidate must have demonstrated working knowledge of job types and assets being managed and constructed. A good understanding of work and business processes related to budgeting transmission and substation 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 knowledge of transmission and substation work and financial system applications. Working knowledge of Windows, databases and spreadsheets required. 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.Education and Experience:The candidate will have a Bachelors degree in business or related field and relevant experience. Must include general finance experience, be proficient in the use of spreadsheet and word process software applications. Related experience should include background in transmission and substation assets. Work experience must support abilities to work independently, assimilate and process diverse information, and communicate effectively with management and stakeholders. Experience using, and proficiency in, Microsoft Project is .