Location (mandatory): Richland WA The Project Controls Level 1 role supports the project team in planning, cost control, and schedule tracking activities. This is an entry-level position requiring supervision and training.

Job Responsibilities:

Analytical:

Assist with development of project scope, work with assigned project teams. Prepare level 1-4 detailed project implementation schedules using P6. Integrate project cost estimates and schedule to produce a logic tied, resource loaded cost flow projection. Analyze schedule deviations to identify and report on activities with potential impact on cost/schedule.

Evaluation:

Evaluate real-time cost data to determine the status and financial condition of a project. Evaluate and provide recommendations for corrective actions to mitigate cost/schedule overruns. Work with Project Managers to develop an accurate Estimate to Completion (ETC) to ensure predictable project performance and cost forecasts. Develop reports for project personnel and management, providing updates on the financial health of the project and projected changes in scope/funding requirements as they develop.

Administrative:

Track changes to projected and actual project budgets and record needed and/or potential budget impacts in the appropriate software along with communicating budget impacts to Corporate Finance. Implement budget and schedule changes into the baseline schedule as they are approved by the Project Review Committee and Executive Authorization Committee. Review schedule data to ensure the correct scope of work is reflected on all schedules. Working with the Project Manager enter schedule status updates monthly in P6. Process journal entries into the financial system to accrue for completed but not invoiced work, and to transfer any identified mischarges to the correct project / work order.

Systems Management:

Enter data into various databases either through direct entry or the translation of electronic data prepared by client organizations. Ensure adequate configuration control of the data during the project approval process and project execution. Independently perform consistency reviews and provide and resolve findings for projects/schedules. Identify Lessons Learned from those reviews and use this information to achieve continuous improvement.

Other:

Attend project challenge and/or approval meetings, schedule regular meetings with Project Managers, safety meetings, and general staff meetings. Follow all Energy Northwest process and procedures. Provide recommendations to Project Controls Supervision for improving Project Controls processes and desktop instructions. Champion Energy Northwest core values in all interactions and activities while focusing on customer service. Perform tasks as delegated.

Skills:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or related field and 0-2 years in project controls, scheduling, or cost control (internship/co-op experience acceptable). OR AA degree and 4 years project controls, scheduling, or cost control (internship/co-op experience acceptable) in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or related field. OR High School diploma or GED and 8 years project controls, scheduling, or cost control (internship/co-op experience acceptable) in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or related field.

Education/Experience:

Basic understanding of project management principles. Familiarity with scheduling tools (e.g., MS Project, Primavera P6 - preferred but not required). Proficient in Microsoft Excel. Good organizational and communication skills.