Projects Control Specialist | Facilities Design & Construction

Projects Control Specialist | Facilities Design & Construction Apply now » Date: May 24, 2024 Location: PHOENIX, AZ, US, 85004-3903 Company: APS Our present and future success depends on the creative and dedicated people of our company who demonstrate the principles outlined in the APS Promise: Design for Tomorrow, Empower Each Other and Succeed Together. Summary Projects Control Specialist | Facilities Design & Construction As a Projects Control Specialist in our Facilities Design & Construction team, you will play a vital role in supporting the Project Management Organization (PMO) by providing essential systems, reporting, tracking, and trending support for all Capital projects. What your day would be like: You are responsible for:

Ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.

Providing comprehensive systems support to streamline project management processes.

Generating detailed reports to track project progress and financials.

Monitoring project trends to identify potential issues and implement solutions.

Ensuring timely and accurate tracking of all Capital projects to maintain budget adherence.

Additional Tasks Include:

Conducting periodic project site visits and Safety Observations to ensure compliance and safety standards.

Creating and distributing Maximo reports to provide insights and updates.

Supporting the onboarding of new Project Managers, including training and guidance.

Coordinating and scheduling monthly PMO meetings to facilitate project discussions and updates.

Minimum Requirements Projects Control Specialist | Facilities Design & Construction

Associates degree

plus five (5) years' experience in Finance and/or directly related Business positions.

In lieu of Associates degree, a combination of college coursework and Finance and/or directly related Business experience equaling seven (7) year

Preferred Special Skills, Knowledge or Qualifications

Finance and/or project management experience.

Knowledge of Project Management Institute project controls principals.

Microsoft Office software.

Major Accountabilities 1) Provides for the oversight and closeout of projects not assigned to a Project Manager and projects completed using non-capital funding that are later deemed to be Capital projects.Oversight responsibilities include coordinating with internal or external customers including plant personnel (if applicable), the Finance and Business Office (FBO) and the entering and updating of project information into the Enterprise Project Management System (EPMS).2) Develops work orders for Capital projects for the next calendar year which includes but is not limited to preparing reports to summarize each project for FBO, utilizing the Maximo work management system to create work orders, establishing all accounting system set up for each project and ensuring the accuracy of account charging information.3) Monitors and tracks project schedules and cost performance.Confirms project milestone completion by utilizing reports within EPMS.Works with project managers, management, accounting, plant personnel (if applicable) or other stakeholders when project is off track and there are milestone delays to ensure project continues to move forward to completion.4) Coordinates with FBO, project managers and PMO management team to manage monthly accrual and variance process and reporting.5) Prepares weekly project closeout report which monitors the timely closeout process for all Capital projects.Prepares other project reports as required (e.g., stage gate, accrual process, variance, cash flow, forecasting, and budget)6) Performs cost data analysis and development.Develops and manages reports and tools used to monitor and analyze project financial trends.7) Prepares appropriate documentation for capital budget items requiring Owner approval (for coal plants). Export Compliance / EEO Statement This position may require access to and/or use of information subject to control under the Department of Energy's Part 810 Regulations (10 CFR Part 810), the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) (15 CFR Parts 730 through 774), or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) (22 CFR Chapter I, Subchapter M Part 120) (collectively, 'U.S. Export Control Laws'). Therefore, some positions may require applicants to be a U.S. person, which is defined as a U.S. Citizen, a U.S. Lawful Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), a Political Asylee, or a Refugee under the U.S. Export Control Laws. All applicants will be required to confirm their U.S. person or non-US person status. All information collected in this regard will only be used to ensure compliance with U.S. Export Control Laws, and will be used in full compliance with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of national origin and other factors. For positions at Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Stations (PVNGS) all openings will require applicants to be a U.S. person.Pinnacle West Capital Corporation and its subsidiaries and affiliates ('Pinnacle West') maintain a continuing policy of nondiscrimination in employment. It is our policy to provide equal opportunity in all phases of the employment process and in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. This policy of nondiscrimination shall include, but not be limited to, recruiting, hiring, promoting, compensating, reassigning, demoting, transferring, laying off, recalling, terminating employment, and training for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, disability, age, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other classification or characteristic protected by law.For more information on applicable equal employment regulations, please refer to EEO is the Law poster. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of every person hired to work in the United States, refer to E-Verify poster. View the employee rights and responsibilities under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA).Arizona Public Service is a smoke free workplace. Flex Role:This position is not required to be performed at a specific APS facility as long as adequate technology and a solid ergonomic set up are present. Pending agreement with leadership, employees hired into this role will be able to choose where they prefer to perform their work, but the ultimate decision is the company's. Employees will have two options to choose from:

APS office based: The employee prefers to work most of the time from an APS facility.

Home based: The employee prefers to work most of the time from his/her home.

Employees in Flex roles are required to reside in Arizona (or NM for Four Corners-based employees). Role types are subject to change based on business need.