Job Title: Project Controls Engineer

Location: South San Francisco, CA 94080 (Hybrid)

Duration: 12 Months contract

Summary:

Ensures that the Project Controls Processes are carried out in accordance with the Design & Construction Engineering Manual and the specific project-related Project Controls Plan.
Includes projects ranging in value from (USD)200K to (USD)10M and stand-alone medium and large projects (USD)10M . Coordinates, leads/supervises and monitors the Project Controls activities of Contractors and other involved parties. Manages the interface for Project Controls activities to all required Client Departments involved in the project (e.g., Finance, Procurement).
Implements project controls procedures and systems, project controls training and workshops for the project management team and/or contractors. Reviews proposals as a member of the bid review team. Establishes and maintains WBS (Work breakdown Structure) and project cost book. Implements cost control, total project forecasting, and monthly cash-flow forecast based on the analysis of the actual incurred cost against the agreed budget, inclusive of work in place and project trends. Monitors cost performance to detect and understand variances from the budget. Produces accurate and unbiased cost forecasts at a detailed and summary level. Identifies and ensures early warning of adverse cost trends such that corrective actions may be taken. Manages, reviews, and approves the project change requests (PCN Process). Incorporates the changes to the scope, schedule and cost into reporting. Leads/facilities risk workshops and manages the risk log and mitigation plans. Provides input to the project reports including Project Monthly Reports and is accountable for cost and schedule data in Cora PPM. Assists in the implementation of project financial accounting procedures and systems.
Skills and abilities: Proficient in using MS-Office and/or Google Suite applications. Very good data analytical skills and advanced Excel skills. Ability to troubleshoot and work independently as well as within a team. Knowledge of SAP finance module. Experience utilizing a CAPEX Project Portfolio Management system to manage CAPEX projects (eg Unifier, Ecosys, Ebuilder, Cora).

Communication and responsiveness: Excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as strong interpersonal skills. A team player with the ability to work collaboratively and interact with employees at all levels Education:

University degree in engineering or economics/business administration or equivalent (e.g. cost engineer, quantity surveyor).
Experience:

Minimum 10 years of experience in the area of project management and project controls. Cross-functional knowledge in estimating, scheduling, or Earned Value is a plus.