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Sapphire Utility Solutions Ltd

Project Controls Specialist

Sapphire Utility Solutions Ltd, Portland, Oregon, United States, 97204

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Project Controls Specialist Job Opening Requirements

Position is full time (40 hours per week) in person at the Lloyd Center Tower in Portland, Oregon.

The base work schedule is Monday – Friday, 8-hour days, either 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM or 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, with a one-hour lunch.

Other work schedules can be discussed.

Preferences

Experience with SAP.

Prior utility experience.

Prior experience with large construction projects.

General Purpose This position is part of the Project Controls group in PacifiCorp. This group is part of the Construction Services group of the Transmission and Distribution Operations division. The position will be based out of the North Temple Office and will support capital projects for the transmission and distribution areas of the company. Supports Company programs and policies.

Responsibilities

Develop detailed project plans to support delivery of capital Transmission and Distribution projects.

Monitor and identify deviations to plan for the project manager and recommend resolution.

Assure compliance with corporate governance.

Create and maintain project schedules in the Primavera scheduling database.

Create and maintain SAP project structures.

Develop key performance indicators for critical department metrics to monitor performance and identify areas of improvement.

Provide project controls support as a team member on multiple project teams.

Pull project cost data from SAP, analyze variances, and assure corrections are implemented.

Work with other departments within PacifiCorp as needed.

Complete ad hoc assignment needs as requested to support capital Transmission and Distribution project delivery and supporting functions.

Position Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Accounting, Finance, or Business, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Ability to perform research and analysis, including the ability to obtain and evaluate relevant data, and develop creative alternatives to complex processes and situations.

A minimum of three years project controls experience is required.

Working knowledge of SAP.

Working knowledge of all Microsoft Office applications.

Familiarity with scheduling software and processes.

Solid understanding of construction processes.

Ability to work in a team environment and with all organization levels.

Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.

Good interpersonal skills and ability to work well with others within and across the organization.

Additional Preferences

Two years of solid SAP project experience.

Primavera scheduling tool experience.

Knowledge of the electric utility industry and its regulatory and operating environments.

Understanding of the project life cycle.

Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without an accommodation.

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