Project Controls Coordinator IV

Pioneer Production Services, Inc.

PROJECT CONTROLS COORDINATOR IV

Location – Duluth, MN

We are seeking a Project Controls Coordinator IV (PCC) who will be responsible for development and implementation of project controls procedures, integration of cost and schedule functions as well as quality control oversight of all project controls deliverables for capital construction projects. Assigned to projects of more than $100 MM/year with multiyear duration with an extreme level of complexity.

Duties and Responsibilities:

- Lead and coordinate development and maintenance of project controls cost deliverables in accordance with Company practices and policies including but limited to:

- Establish and maintain the project Work Breakdown Structure such that it facilitates project execution and cost control during project execution and fulfills other Company stakeholder requirements

- Collect inputs for project cost estimates, establish control budgets, conduct on-going monitoring and review of incurred costs and commitments, forecasting, variance and earned value analysis and cost reporting to various stakeholders.

- Prepare timely and accurate reports and presentations for and provide support to project management team members and stakeholders regarding the cost status of their respective project budgets such as:

- Cost Report and Cost Variance Analysis

- Cash Flow Report and Variance Analysis

- Schedule Variance Analysis

- Project Change Management and Contingency Log

- Monthly Project Status Report

- Work closely with the project scheduler and field controls analyst to ensure alignment of processes to report progress, changes, highlights and issues of engineering and construction.

- Engage the project stakeholders to review project costs, commitments, and forecast.

- Participate in project team, stakeholder, and vendor status meetings to stay informed of project changes to scope, cost, schedule and progress.

- Assign priorities to complex, multiple, competing tasks by effectively prioritizing work activities. Establish and adjust priorities based on the department’s objectives and the Company’s strategic plan.

- Liaise with the PMO, Capital Assets department and other project stakeholders for project related responsibilities.

- Widen and apply expertise by broadening alliances and working relationships with a broad cross-section of stakeholders, both within and beyond the Major Projects business unit. Communicate and work effectively with a varying set of these stakeholders on a regular basis.

- Provide feedback and recommendations for process improvement for project cost management.

Minimum Qualifications:

- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, engineering, or in another technical discipline or related field with a minimum of 10+ years of experience in a relevant field.

- Project Management Professional credential (PMP) or related certification is nice to have but not required.

Desired Qualifications:

- Ability to be effective within a matrix organizational structure.

- Specific knowledge and experience project controls cost processes related to midstream pipeline and facility projects.

- Familiarity with best management practices for project cost control.

- Ability to understand and implement processes and practices for project cost control.

- Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks and to work independently with a reasonable level of supervision.

- Ability to communicate and interact effectively and professionally in a team environment.

- Excellent organizational skills.

- Intermediate+ computer skills using Microsoft Office products, specifically Microsoft Excel.

- Strong analytical skills.

- Knowledge and application of Earned Value Management.

- Detail oriented and understands the importance of data reconciliation.

- Possess an aptitude for successfully building relationships with team members, internal stakeholders, vendors and service providers.

Physical Requirements:

- Office setting - Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Benefits Offered:

- 401(k) matching

- Dental insurance

- Health insurance

- Life insurance

- Vision insurance

- Disability insurance

- Vacation pay for eligible employees

Equal Opportunity Employer