Project Control Specialist - Cost at Power Engineers in Boise, Idaho, United States Job Description Project Control Specialist - Cost Location: Nationwide State/Territory: Department: Power Delivery Project Services III Dept Description Project Controls Specialist - Cost POWER Engineers, Inc., one of the nation's strongest energy-related engineering and environmental consultants, is currently seeking a Project Controls Specialist - Cost Controls. Roles and Responsibilities The Project Controls Specialist works closely with the Project Manager in the overall management of the project. This individual must have an intermediate understanding of complex projects and how they work, high levels of cost knowledge, and the ability to interact productively with key members of a project team with a variety of backgrounds. An intermediate level of understanding of Earned Value Management is also a must. Responsibilities include but may not be limited to: Identify work scope, technical sequencing, and Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) Communicate with various project teams and internal work groups Work with engineering managers to ensure the schedule represents the execution plan Report project progress to project manager leads and provide visibility to critical deliverables through regular meetings Utilize look-ahead schedules to help manage the work with internal teams Prepare cost performance and cash flow projections utilizing budget Manage changes and keep teams aware of changes to the budget and schedule Update individual tasks and Project Performance Indicators as indicated on progress updates Review and report on project accruals and expenditures. Assist with project closeout Ideal candidate should be a self-starter and able to work independently Required Education/Experience BA in Business, Finance, Accounting, Construction Management Advanced MS Excel skills Candidate must have 4 years of professional experience Desired Education/Experience Electrical utilities and power distribution experience is desirable Certification from AACE or PMI is desirable ERP, P6, and MS Project knowledge is desirable At POWER Engineers, you can have a rewarding career on every level. Our philosophy is simple: Do Good. Have Fun. Build Success. You'll work on fun and challenging projects and initiatives. You'll have the chance to positively impact society and the environment. And you'll find the support, coaching, and training it takes to advance your career. Since we're employee-owned, we g To view full details and how to apply, please login or create a Job Seeker account