Project Controls Analyst I or II

Title: Project Controls Analyst I or II
Company: Tampa Electric Company
State and City: Florida - North Ruskin
Shift: 8 Hr. X 5 Days

POSITION CONCEPT:
Level: PROJECT CONTROLS ANALYST I
Works with supervision/guidance; receives specific and detailed instructions as to required tasks and results expected; performs a variety of routine tasks which should provide experience and familiarity with the Project Management staff, methods, practices, procedures and programs of the Company; usually assumes no responsibility for direction of others.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Produce forecasts of total project costs, annual costs, and monthly cash flow costs and provides variance analysis and explanations.
• Track and analyze project costs including budgets, commitments, actuals, accruals, and forecasts. Analysis includes forecast to budget, estimate and actuals, and risk analysis.
• Manage, revise, and maintain status of the detailed project cost estimate/forecast to include all phases of project execution from engineering, plant projects, equipment procurement and deliveries, construction contracts through startup activities.
• Develop, manage, revise, and update integrated detailed project primavera schedules including all phases of project execution on multiple projects. Maintain project primavera schedules and update as required to ensure primavera schedule integrity.
• Assist in forecasting engineering and construction resource requirements including early identification of long lead items, resource constraints, and required project start dates.
• Interact with TEC procurement group in relation to cost codes, purchase order commitments, change orders and sales tax issues as required. Interact with Accounting Systems and Services, General Accounting, Regulatory Accounting, Audit, Corporate Taxes, Legal, and Risk Management to ensure all accounting and regulatory compliance guidelines are implemented.
• Assist in analyzing project control requirements as part of bid review process to ensure all cost control requirements are incorporated into individual contracts and purchase orders.
• Recommend and implement improvements in systems, tools, and methods of project controls and project management.

EDUCATION:

Required : High School Diploma or equivalent.

Preferred: Bachelors Degree in a related field.

EXPERIENCE:
Required : 3 years work experience in the Duties & Responsibilities of the position.

Preferred : Experience with engineering and construction project controls is preferred

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES: Required : Cost management, scheduling, project planning and estimating skills, as well as the communication skills necessary to interface with external engineering, architectural and construction firms, suppliers, the TEC Project Management team and other organizations within TECO Energy; Demonstrated ability with Excel and Access
Preferred : Budget, cash flow and/or primavera schedule development; TECO accounting and project control systems

POSITION CONCEPT: 

Level: PROJECT CONTROLS ANALYST II
Performs routine cost control or scheduling work requiring application of standard techniques, procedures and criteria in carrying out a sequence of related tasks; receives guidance on new aspects of non-routine assignments; using prescribed methods, performs specific and limited portions of a broader assignment of an experienced analyst; may primavera schedule/coordinate projects with supervision and review; prepare analyses, write specifications and reports as directed.


DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Produce forecasts of total project costs, annual costs, and monthly cash flow costs and provides variance analysis and explanations.
• Track and analyze project costs including budgets, commitments, actuals, accruals, and forecasts. Analysis includes forecast to budget, estimate and actuals, and risk analysis. 
• Manage, revise, and maintain status of the detailed project cost estimate/forecast to include all phases of project execution from engineering, plant projects, equipment procurement and deliveries, construction contracts through startup activities.
• Develop, manage, revise, and update integrated detailed project primavera schedules including all phases of project execution on multiple projects. Maintain project primavera schedules and update as required to ensure primavera schedule integrity.
• Assist in forecasting engineering and construction resource requirements including early identification of long lead items, resource constraints, and required project start dates.
• Interact with TEC procurement group in relation to cost codes, purchase order commitments, change orders and sales tax issues as required. Interact with Accounting Systems and Services, General Accounting, Regulatory Accounting, Audit, Corporate Taxes, Legal, and Risk Management to ensure all accounting and regulatory compliance guidelines are implemented.
• Assist in analyzing project control requirements as part of bid review process to ensure all cost control requirements are incorporated into individual contracts and purchase orders.
• Recommend and implement improvements in systems, tools, and methods of project controls and project management.
• Create detailed project budgets from estimates and execution plans and develop cash flow projections from a review of project documentation. 
• Perform analysis on project control requirements as part of the bid review process to ensure cost control requirements are incorporated into individual contracts and purchase orders.
• Forecast engineering and construction resource requirements.
• Ensure that proper resource loading and Critical Path Method Scheduling methods are used and make recommendations for primavera schedule improvement and corrective actions.
• May assist in training lower-level project analysts.
• Develop and update project primavera schedules and perform risk analysis throughout the duration of the project. 

EDUCATION:
Required : High School Diploma or equivalent.
Preferred : Bachelors Degree in a related field.


EXPERIENCE:
Required : 5 years work experience in the Duties & Responsibilities of the position or 2 years as a Project Control Analyst I.
Preferred : Experience with engineering and construction project controls is preferred


KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:
Required : Demonstrated independence and expertise in performing the Project Controls Analyst I or similar level role. Proficiency in budget, cash flow and/or primavera schedule development.

COMPETENCIES:

• Builds Strong, Collaborative Relationships 
• Cultivates Innovation and Embraces Change
• Develop People and Teams
• Speaks up on Safety, Health, and the Environment
• Drives Operational Excellence for Customers
• Takes Ownership & Acts with Integrity
• Thinks Strategically & Exercises Sound Judgment

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TECO offers a competitive Benefits package!!

Competitive Salary *401k Savings plan w/ company matching * Pension plan * Paid time off* Paid Holiday time * Medical, Prescription Drug, & Dental Coverage *Tuition Assistance Program * Employee Assistance Program * Wellness Programs * On-site Fitness Centers * Bonus Plan and more!

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