Supervisor, Project Controls

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Oversees a team of Project Controls Specialists that focus on forecasting, budgeting, and scheduling tasks related to the execution of capital projects.

Coaches, mentors, trains, develops, motivates and supervises staff and contractors.

Assigns and reviews work and appraises employees.

Monitors the budget, cost, & forecast of the ITC operating companies' capital construction programs.

Coordinates and assists Engineering Project Managers with the monthly schedule updates and financial forecasting of capital construction programs.

Leads the preparation of detailed project status reports for management and external stakeholders.

Provides feedback and data on the status of capital construction programs within the ITC organization; may participate in external forums where capital expenditures are discussed with stakeholders.

When needed aids in "after the fact" project cost and schedule reviews to help inform changes to future cost estimating or forecasting activities.

Aids in the development of policies, procedures, and tools to improve the monitoring and control of capital project schedules and costs.

Aids in prioritizing department initiatives and setting department goals to align with corporate values and department needs.

Facilitates the Capital Projects Review and Approvals section of the Capital Committee meetings.

Aids and helps to oversee Capital Project Management System (CPMS) systems such as Unifier and Primavera P6. Sponsors modifications to the software systems when necessary and monitors and drives implementation of the modifications when needed and approved.

Attends meetings and training sessions to increase professional knowledge and skill; recommends training sessions to increase professional knowledge and skills for the group.

REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management or relevant, equivalent experience and/or education; Master's Degree in Business Administration preferred.

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred.

Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience as an Engineer, Project Manager, Construction Manager or Project Controls Specialist; eight (8) years preferred.

Experience with cost estimating and/or cost controls preferred.

Working knowledge of transmission electric utility system operations, planning, protection, design, project management, construction and/or maintenance functions preferred. Intermediate knowledge of project scheduling and budgeting tools (for example, Microsoft Projects or Primavera.), advanced knowledge preferred.

Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Access).

Demonstrated ability to understand Supply Chain and Accounting software tools.

Possess sound analytical problem-solving and documentation skills.

Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with superiors and individuals inside and outside the Company.

Ability to work cross functionally within the organization.

Ability to multi-task and work under minimal supervision in a team environment.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer. ITC does not sponsor employment visas, such as H-1B or TN visas.