Location(s): MN - Minneapolis

Are you looking for an exciting job where you can put your skills, talents and education to work at a company you can feel proud to be a part of? Do you want a workplace that will challenge you and offer you opportunities to learn and grow?  A professional position at Xcel Energy could be just what you’re looking for.

Position Summary

This position is responsible for developing and promoting department standards for project controls practices. Advises and assists in the initial development of project control methods for large projects including work breakdown structure, accounting, scheduling, estimating, and reporting. Provides direction to various project personnel and project controls specialists as needed to prepare project schedules, project tracking methods, Cost Activity Reports and project metrics for effective project management.

Essential Responsibilities

• Provides training for project personnel regarding project controls and its function within the overall six step project management process. Provides direction to less experienced project controls personnel to plan and schedule assigned projects.
• Assists Project Managers and other personnel in preparing project related reports, schedules, and cost analysis. Initial setup of large projects for all aspects of project controls. Promotes the Project Office concept and communicates and establishes the Project Controls function within the Project Office.
• Maintains a thorough, current knowledge of new and innovative techniques in the project planning, scheduling, and cost estimating fields. Represents the department in meetings and in efforts to promote standard project practices throughout the business area.
• Provides ongoing support for the optimal performance of the Online Project Management System. Demonstrates super user capabilities with the Online Project Management System
• Provides detailed tracking and reporting of project control metrics including Earned Value, Cost Performance Index, Schedule Performance Index, project costs to date, cost variance, schedule variance and resource allocation and utilization. Performs resource leveling analyses as required.
• Establishes Work Breakdown Structure standards in conjunction with Sr. Specialist, Project Cost Controls. Provides project controls individual and group training.

Minimum Requirements (Senior Level)

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Business, Finance, Accounting (or related field) from an accredited university, or equivalent relevant experience with knowledge of project planning, scheduling and cost estimating techniques.
• Minimum of ten (10) years related experience.
•  Practical knowledge of overall project control, estimating, and reporting methods and working knowledge scheduling and cost control for application in project cost estimating, organization, and control.
• Detailed knowledge of project planning, scheduling, and monitoring/control methods and practices.
• Comprehensive understanding of company policies, procedures and financial obligations that would apply to projects.
• Expert in standard server software applications such as e-mail, spreadsheet, word processing, database, as well as scheduling and cost estimating software applications.
• Past experience with software tool development for project management desirable.

Minimum Requirements (Specialist II Level)

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Business, Finance, Accounting (or related field) (or a combination of education and experience providing equivalent knowledge) and relevant experience with project planning, cost estimating, scheduling, forecasting and financial analysis.
• Minimum of five (5) years related project controls experience.
• Practical knowledge of overall project control, estimating, and reporting methods.
• Expert level knowledge of one or highly proficient in both:
  • Cost control for application in project cost estimating, organization, and control.
  • Scheduling for project planning and monitoring/control methods and practices.
• Comprehensive understanding of company policies, procedures and financial obligations that would apply to projects.
• Proficient in standard server software applications such as e-mail, spreadsheet, word processing, database, as well as scheduling and cost estimating software applications.

Minimum Requirements (Specialist Level)

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Business, Finance, Accounting (or related field) (6 years related experience may be substituted for the degree)
• Experience in overall project scheduling, reporting, and project planning methods and practices
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office suite and scheduling tools

Preferred (All levels):

• Past experience with Enterprise based scheduling tools, Project & Portfolio Management tools, Business Objects and SAP software programs is desirable.
• Professional certification through PMI, ASCE, or other accredited organization.
• Expert level knowledge of Microsoft Excel

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As a leading combination electricity and natural gas energy company, Xcel Energy offers a comprehensive portfolio of energy-related products and services to 3.4 million electricity and 1.9 million natural gas customers across eight Western and Midwestern states. At Xcel Energy, we strive to be the preferred and trusted provider of the energy our customers need. If you’re ready to be a part of something big, we invite you to join our team.
     

Posting Notes:  MN - Minneapolis || MN - Minneapolis || United States (US) || Operations || 31107:ES Project Controls || Full-Time || Non-Bargaining ||
 

Requisition Number: 20401

Equal Opportunity Employer: Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran

Individuals with a disability who need an accommodation to apply please contact us at recruiting@xcelenergy.com