The Project Controls Manager/Specialist will be responsible for managing project controls functions for the Colorado Power Pathway Project . Reporting to the project director, this role encompasses planning, scheduling, cost control, risk management, and reporting to ensure the project is delivered on time, within budget , and in compliance with quality and safety standards. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in large capital infrastructure projects. Experience in the utilities industry is a plus but not required.

Essential Responsibilities

• Project Controls Leadership
• Develop and implement comprehensive project controls processes and systems, identifying and mitigating risk potentials to the project.
• Lead and mentor a team of project controls professionals, including cost controllers and schedulers. Lead and direct schedule management involving critical path method scheduling techniques, estimating, project cost management, forecasting and document control
• Collaborate closely with project management, land acquisition & permitting, engineering, procurement, construction, and other stakeholders.
• Implement industry best practices in project controls and ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Planning and Scheduling
• Establish and maintain the project baseline schedule using Primavera P6.
• Monitor project progress, identify variances, and implement corrective actions with the project team.
• Analyze schedule impacts and provide forecasts and recovery plans as necessary.
• Cost Management
• Ensure accurate cost management, including detailed cost estimates and forecasts.
• Ensure accurate Earned Value Management system reporting.
• Implement cost control processes to monitor expenditures, commitments, and cash flow.
• Prepare cost variance analyses and recommend actions to mitigate overruns.
• Risk Management
• Identify Project Controls improvement opportunities and contribute to the project risk management processes
• Collaborate on risk identification, assessment, and mitigation activities
• Reporting and Communication
• Manage the development, implementation and maintenance of management reporting system.
• Prepare project reports, including status updates, dashboards, and executive summaries.
• Ensure accurate and timely communication of project performance to stakeholders.
• Quality Assurance
• Work closely with the Quality Manager to integrate quality metrics into project controls.
• Ensure that project controls processes support the achievement of quality objectives.

Minimum Requirements

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Master's degree or professional certifications (e.g., PMP, CCP, EVP) are a plus.

Experience:

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in project controls for large capital infrastructure projects.
• At least 5 years in a managerial or leadership role.
• Experience in the utilities industry, particularly in electric utilities or high-voltage transmission projects, is a plus but not required.

Technical Skills:

• Expert proficiency in Oracle Primavera P6.
• Proficiency in other project management tools including Microsoft Project and cost management tools and Microsoft Office.
• Expert knowledge of project controls methodologies, including earned value management.
• Familiarity with risk management processes and tools.

Leadership and Communication:

• Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing teams.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders at all levels.

Other Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and quality.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional certifications such as Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Cost Professional (CCP), or Earned Value Professional (EVP).
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and compliance in infrastructure projects.