Job Description
Manager, Project Controls
Hybrid in Service Territory: OH, PA, DE, MD, VA, NC, SC, GA, FL
Your role in our success will be…
The Manager, Project Controls takes ownership and accountability for the management and oversight of capital project budgets throughout the project lifecycle, taking an active role in all aspects of the process.
What makes us great…
At the heart of our Company is a dedication to delivering energy that drives progress. We put people first, work to keep them safe and build trusting relationships.
What you’ll be working on…
- Oversees capital construction project’s cost management strategy and ensures it aligns with the organization’s financial requirements.
- Oversees and ensures capital accruals and forecasting are completed each month, in formats that are synergized across the organization.
- Performs variance reporting and analyzes proposed costs versus actuals and presents data to relevant stakeholders.
- Conducts detailed reviews and analysis of project performance control and reporting to understand and articulate key metrics and trending.
- Drives continuous improvement opportunities working with the team to streamline and improves processes, leading to increased productivity, better team relationships and higher stakeholder satisfaction.
- Analyzes complex data and makes informed critical decisions based on the data available.
- Provides management with forecast reporting and endorses suggested corrective actions to maintain the project within planned cost and schedule.
- Coordinates staff workloads to accommodate needs and assures support of all teams and resolves problems as they arise.
- Supports project management and finance teams and represents the company in a manner that builds trust.
- Participates in internal and external training as required.
Who you are...
- Bachelor’s degree in a specialized field (Finance, Accounting, Engineering, etc.)
- Ten (10) years’ experience progressive leadership leading a team, experience with capital budgeting process
- Project Management Professional (PMP) preferred; Master of Business Administration (MBA) preferred
- Valid Driver’s License
- Strong knowledge of financial analytics, capital project management, and understanding of the utility industry.
- Excellent leadership skills.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Proficiency in Excel and PowerPlan software.
- Ability to build trusting relationships.
- Proven ability to prepare clear and understandable written documentation and communication materials.
- Ability to work as a team is crucial to any project.
- Ability to bring various teams together to focus on the same goal.
- Ability to work effectively and cooperatively with all levels of management.
- Critical thinking
- Ability to understand complex problems and to collaborate and explore alternative solutions.
- Ability to organize and prioritize work schedules of others on a short-term basis.
Benefits/what’s in it for you?
- Flexible work arrangement
- Competitive base salary
- Fantastic opportunities for career growth
- Cooperative, supportive and empowered team atmosphere
- Annual bonus and salary increase opportunities
- Monthly recognition events
- Endless wellness initiatives and community events
- Robust and customizable benefit packages-choose what works best with your life. Options include generous 401k, medical, dental and life insurance, tuition reimbursement, compensated volunteer hours and MORE!
- Paid time off, holidays and a separate bank of sick time!
Chesapeake Utilities Corporation is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status, among other factors. Applicants with a disability that need assistance applying for a position may email careers@chpk.com
