Energy-Storage Project Control Specialist | United States (Remote) 26 views

Energy-Storage

System and Tools Planning: Assist in strategizing long-term plans for essential project management tools, focusing on project, cost, schedule, and document management.
To the extent permitted by law, employees are subject to periodic random drug testing, and post-accident and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Reporting: Generate and distribute comprehensive reports on key cost metrics, variances, and trends to stakeholders, offering recommendations for cost optimization and risk mitigation
Operational Oversight: Leadership for operational teams in adopting project scheduling and cost and change control methodologies.
Compliance: Ensure adherence to company policies, procedures, and industry standards in cost control, schedule, and financial management
Proficiency in software systems such as Salesforce, NetSuite, Power BI, and Excel
Change Management: Work with project teams to assess changes in scope, schedule, or budget and their effects on project costs; Manage change order requests and conduct cost estimations for approval
Demonstrated analytical and quantitative skills, proficient in financial analysis and cost estimation
Proficiency in software systems such as Salesforce, NetSuite, Power BI, and Excel
System and Tools Planning: Assist in strategizing long-term plans for essential project management tools, focusing on project, cost, schedule, and document management.
Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvements, automation, and efficiency gains within the project control’s function, and contribute to the development of best practices and standard procedures
Business Metrics Analysis: Track and analyze key business metrics to support the achievement of critical targets and goals.
Bachelor’s degree in science or equivalent relevant experience
Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvements, automation, and efficiency gains within the project control’s function, and contribute to the development of best practices and standard procedures
Financial and Project Performance Communication: Provide leadership with crucial financial and performance data, offering insights and strategic recommendations.
Minimum of 2 years of experience in cost control or project controls, with a preference for backgrounds in manufacturing or construction industries
Familiarity with engineering/construction industry standards and practices
Bachelor’s degree in science or equivalent relevant experience
Based in Durham, N.C., FlexGen is a leading integration services and software technology provider for utility-scale energy storage solutions in the United States and globally. FlexGen designs and integrates storage solutions and the software platform that is enabling today’s energy transition. Leveraging its best-in-class energy management software, digital controls, and advanced analytics, FlexGen delivers energy storage projects integrated with traditional and renewable power generation globally. FlexGen’s products and services help improve the reliability and sustainability of the power grid. The company’s clients and partners include the most technically and commercially demanding developers, utilities, renewable energy, electric cooperatives, and industrial companies in the world.
Major Job Responsibilities
Minimum of 2 years of experience in cost control or project controls, with a preference for backgrounds in manufacturing or construction industries
FlexGen provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, FlexGen complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Invoice Management: Aid Project Managers in the review and verification of invoices from contractors and vendors, ensuring accuracy and adherence to contracts and budgets.
Location: United States (Remote)
Position Description
Change Management: Work with project teams to assess changes in scope, schedule, or budget and their effects on project costs; Manage change order requests and conduct cost estimations for approval
Compliance: Ensure adherence to company policies, procedures, and industry standards in cost control, schedule, and financial management
FlexGen expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.
About FlexGen
Capability to independently direct work in an unstructured setting, manage ambiguity, and establish priorities
About the job
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Strong understanding of finance, accounting practices, and terminology
The Project Control Specialist at FlexGen is critical to ensuring the seamless execution and delivery of our projects, aligning closely with the Execution and Project Management teams. Your role encompasses overseeing project timelines, budget adherence, and implementing a systematic approach to project controls. You will enhance project management practices, contribute to financial and operations collaboration, streamline portfolio reporting, and support risk management across FlexGen’s diverse portfolio, which includes integration services, engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) projects.
Advanced Excel, Power Query, DAX, SQL experience is desired
Business Metrics Analysis: Track and analyze key business metrics to support the achievement of critical targets and goals.
Strong understanding of finance, accounting practices, and terminology
Cost Forecasting: Develop project and portfolio-level cost forecasts and projections, highlighting risks and opportunities impacting project finances
Comprehensive knowledge of project lifecycle processes
Control Procedures Development: Spearhead the creation and implementation of control procedures, encompassing governance, reporting, and auditing standards.
Cost Tracking: Monitor project expenditures against budgets, identify variances and potential overruns, and update project teams on cost performance
Earned Value Management Support: Facilitate the evaluation and refinement of EVM systems, analyzing project performance data and reporting on findings to stakeholders
Familiarity with engineering/construction industry standards and practices
Comprehensive knowledge of project lifecycle processes
Financial and Project Performance Communication: Provide leadership with crucial financial and performance data, offering insights and strategic recommendations.
Advanced Excel, Power Query, DAX, SQL experience is desired
Control Procedures Development: Spearhead the creation and implementation of control procedures, encompassing governance, reporting, and auditing standards.
Knowledge of Earned Value Management (EVM) principles and methodologies
FlexGen expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.
Demonstrated analytical and quantitative skills, proficient in financial analysis and cost estimation
Knowledge of Earned Value Management (EVM) principles and methodologies
Reporting: Generate and distribute comprehensive reports on key cost metrics, variances, and trends to stakeholders, offering recommendations for cost optimization and risk mitigation
Cost Tracking: Monitor project expenditures against budgets, identify variances and potential overruns, and update project teams on cost performance
Capability to independently direct work in an unstructured setting, manage ambiguity, and establish priorities
The Project Control Specialist at FlexGen is critical to ensuring the seamless execution and delivery of our projects, aligning closely with the Execution and Project Management teams. Your role encompasses overseeing project timelines, budget adherence, and implementing a systematic approach to project controls. You will enhance project management practices, contribute to financial and operations collaboration, streamline portfolio reporting, and support risk management across FlexGen’s diverse portfolio, which includes integration services, engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) projects.
Cost Forecasting: Develop project and portfolio-level cost forecasts and projections, highlighting risks and opportunities impacting project finances
Operational Oversight: Leadership for operational teams in adopting project scheduling and cost and change control methodologies.
Position Requirements
Earned Value Management Support: Facilitate the evaluation and refinement of EVM systems, analyzing project performance data and reporting on findings to stakeholders
FlexGen provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, FlexGen complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Invoice Management: Aid Project Managers in the review and verification of invoices from contractors and vendors, ensuring accuracy and adherence to contracts and budgets.

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