What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Controls Specialist position at Xylem?
Join Xylem in the global mission to #LetsSolveWater! As a leading water technology company with 23,000 employees operating in over 150 countries, Xylem is at the forefront of addressing the world's most critical water challenges. We invite passionate individuals to join our team, dedicated to exceeding customer expectations through innovative and sustainable solutions.
The Role:
Under direction of the Regional Operations Manager (East), the Project Controls Specialist performs analysis of delivery projects; interacts with, supports and provides financial guidance to project delivery team members; produces a variety of project-related reports; and provides project planning and control support to delivery staff.
Core Responsibilities:
- Assist in implementation and continuous improvement of project control procedures across the region and provide input to all areas of project controls including schedule, cost, risk and change
- Develop, maintain and update cost and project schedules (as needed) for all assigned projects including margin analysis, project data reconciliation and comparison of actuals to budget as well as forecast.
- Maintain, update and perform quality control of the project controls systems and databases by populating required data fields and establishing new data fields in support of project and program level reporting, management presentations, and data requests
- Maintain accurate and updated project resource information and key dates; works with project team to optimize budget scenarios.
- Gather and track relevant project data used for budgets, contracts, change orders, trends and actual costs; perform quality management to ensure project status is reported accurately and effectively
- Generate project invoicing, adhering to both internal and client standards / expectations.
- Participate and lead in a variety of project teams and committees to develop and improve project management, project controls, and region-specific procedures
- Adhere to internal Quality Control procedures, confirming all projects meet compliance standards
- Promote open communication and collaboration across all teams to ensure all projects are completed with minimal disruptions and delays
- Collaborate with project managers and finance department to gather project cost and contact information and incorporates details into the regular cost and schedule (as needed) updates. Continuously works to improve and upgrade the financial data.
- Respond to project level information requests, provide custom reports with accurate information, and financial analysis to support project management decision making.
Required Qualifications:
- Four-year degree from a business college or university in business administration, civil engineering, computer science, communications, construction management, or related fields; and/or an equivalent combination of training and experience
- 2-5 years of experience in project controls, cost engineering or project management with some experience with ERP & Financials systems (SAP or Dynamics AX)
- Attention to detail: Strong analytical mindset to track project costs, schedules, and variances.
- Communication & Reporting: Ability to present project data to senior management and stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Cost Control & Budgeting: Understanding Earned Value Management (EVM), cost forecasting, variance analysis, and financial reporting.
- Data Analysis & Reporting: Experience with Excel (advanced functions, macros, pivot tables), Power BI, Cognos
Salary range:
$72,600.00 - $116,200.00
Join the global Xylem team to be a part of innovative technology solutions transforming water usage, conservation, and re-use. Our products impact public utilities, industrial sectors, residential areas, and commercial buildings, with a commitment to providing smart metering, network technologies, and advanced analytics for water, electric, and gas utilities. Partner with us in creating a world where water challenges are met with ingenuity and dedication; where we recognize the power of diversity, equity and inclusion in driving innovation and allowing us to compete more effectively around the world.
At Xylem, you'll not only contribute to solving water issues but also have the chance to make a difference through our paid Volunteer Program, Xylem Watermark. We embrace diversity and prioritize our employees' well-being through our DE&I initiatives and Employee Resource Groups (ERG). Proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (including disability and veterans) and Affirmative Action workplace, Xylem fosters an inclusive environment free from discrimination or harassment.
Please note that the information in this job description outlines the general nature of the position and is not an exhaustive list of duties. Xylem is dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations to enable all employees to perform their essential job functions. We reserve the right to modify this job description and assign additional duties as needed. Embrace the opportunity to be part of Xylem's transformative journey in shaping the future of water technology! #XylemCareers #GlobalImpact #WaterInnovation
Salary : $72,600 - $116,200
