Project Controls Analyst II

Title : Project Controls Analyst II

Company : Tampa Electric Company

Location : Storm Protection Program

State and City : Florida - Tampa

Shift : 8 Hr. X 5 Days

Hiring Manager : Russ A Human

Recruiter : Douglas W Mcdonald

This position will be open to Internal TECO team members for a minimum of 7 days from the date posted.

POSITION CONCEPT

Provides project control support to the Storm Protection Program(s) projects utilizing strong costing, planning, and scheduling skills, along with excellent communication skills between both internal TEC and outside departments.

May be focused exclusively either on cost control or on schedule control; may alternately include both cost and schedule control depending on departmental or project requirements.

Advancement to a higher level within the progression is based on value added to the Company through increased duties, responsibilities, and accomplishments.

Advancement is not automatic, i.e. not based solely on time in the job, but will be based on the employee’s performance, qualifications, and the business and / or technical needs of the department.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

All Project Controls Levels :

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.

Track and analyze project costs including budgets, commitments, actuals, accruals, and forecasts. Analysis includes forecast to budget, estimate and actuals, and risk analysis.

Assist in creating detailed project budgets from estimates and in the development of cash flow projections. Analyze and review project estimates developed by others to insure the accuracy of the estimate and scope.

Produce forecasts of total project costs, annual costs, and monthly cash flow costs and provides variance analysis and explanations.

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.

Assists with project-related public outreach efforts. On occasion, may be required to attend public meetings after normal work hours

All Project Controls Levels (Project Controls Analyst I perform duties with direction) :

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.

Develop, manage, revise, and update integrated detailed project schedules including all phases of project execution on multiple projects.

Maintain project schedules and update as required to insure schedule integrity.

Assist in forecasting engineering and construction resource requirements including early identification of long lead items, resource constraints, and required project start dates.

Project Controls Analyst II Senior Analyst (Project Controls Analyst II with direction) :

Create detailed project budgets from estimates and execution plans, and develop cash flow projections from review of project documentation.

Assist in the development of project estimates and insures accuracy of the estimate and scope of the project.

Perform analysis on project control requirements as part of 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 makes recommendations for schedule improvement and corrective actions.

May assist in training lower level project analysts.

Develop and update project schedules and performs risk analysis throughout the duration of the project. Project Controls Analyst Senior :

May have leadership responsibility for administrative staff including work direction, work review and mentoring.

Project Controls Analyst Lead :

Responsible for reporting on the Capital Budget for ED Specifics, including upload of the 5-year Capital Program, monthly forecast, and explanation of variances.

Maintain the PowerPlant System for all Funding Projects. Monitor and adjust in-service and estimated completion dates for all Funding Projects and Work Orders.

Ensure projects are ready for accounting completion within 90 days of going in-service. Includes verifying that all work orders are in a completed status and all payroll, invoices, and material discrepancies have been finalized.

Involve the Project Administrators, Department Managers, Procurement, and other Analysts in the process to improve the accuracy of the monthly forecast.

Develop the methodologies to track projects and identify deviations from the PSA, Budget, and Forecast. Work with the other PAs to mitigate effects and / or develop explanations.

Cultivate relationships with other departments to develop a single point of contact for all financial and accounting questions.

Respond quickly and accurately to all requests for information and follow-up to ensure the information is understood.

Conduct meetings at a Manager / Director level to discuss the Capital Program and all active projects at both a high-level as well as in specific detail when required.

May have full supervisory responsibility for administrative staff, including performance review, coaching and counseling duties.

JOB RELATED DIMENSIONS *CORE Dimensions

Business & Job Knowledge* Judgment*

Ownership & Excellence* Producing Results* Teamwork*

Work Safely*

Planning and Organizing

Build Organizational Relationship Communication / Presentation Skills

WORKING CONDITIONS

Handle multiple duties and responsibilities and be accountable for those actions. Overtime work may be required. Travel out of town may be required, but limited.

LEVEL SCOPE AND QUALIFICATIONS

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.

Education

Required : High School Diploma or GED

Preferred : Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Engineering, Construction Management or related field from an accredited college / university

Experience

Required : Minimum of 7-8 years of progressive work experience related to the Duties & Responsibilities and the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities section.

College education may be considered in lieu of comparable direct / related experience.

Preferred : Experience with engineering and construction project controls is preferred

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities (KSAs)

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 is required.

Preferred : Budget, cash flow and / or schedule development; TECO accounting and project control systems

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 schedule / coordinate projects with supervision and review; prepare analyses, write specifications and reports as directed.

Education

Required : High School Diploma or GED

Preferred : Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Engineering, Construction Management or related field from an accredited college / university

Experience

Required : Minimum of 2-3 years as Project Controls Analyst I, or a minimum of 10 years of progressive work experience related to the Duties & Responsibilities and the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities section, with at least 2 years of experience in engineering and construction project controls environment

College education may be considered in lieu of comparable direct / related experience.

Additional 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 schedule development.

Level : SENIOR PROJECT CONTROLS ANALYST

Education

Required : Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Engineering, Construction Management or related field from an accredited college / university

Experience

Required : Minimum of 2-3 years as a Project Controls Analyst II, or a minimum of 6-7 years of work experience related to the Duties & Responsibilities and the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities section, specifically including engineering and construction project controls.

Additional Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Required : Must have a thorough knowledge of engineering and construction project processes, deliverables, and execution methods and the ability to take a leadership role in determining the appropriate methods and extent of controls required for each project.

TECO accounting and project control systems

Level : LEAD PROJECT CONTROLS ANALYST

Education

Required : Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Engineering, Construction Management or related field from an accredited college / university

Preferred : Master’s degree in Business Administration

Experience

Required : Minimum of 2-3 years as a Senior Project Controls Analyst, or a minimum of 8 years of work experience directly related to performing the Duties & Responsibilities of this position specifically including engineering and construction project controls.

Additional Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Required : Must have a thorough knowledge of engineering and construction project processes, deliverables, and execution methods and take a leadership role in determining the appropriate methods and extent of controls for each project.

Understand the basic network architecture of the electrical grid and the major components that go into it. Be able to develop a high-level schedule and related cash-flow forecast with minimal information, and refine it as a project develops.

A solid understanding of the PowerPlant Accounting System, project control systems, SAP, WorkPRO, WorkMAN, and other TEC systems, as well as advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

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!

STORM DUTY REQUIREMENTS....Please make sure to read below!!! Responding to storms will be considered a condition of employment.

TECO Energy and its companies serve a role in providing critical services to our community during an emergency. Team members are required to participate in the response / recovery activities related to emergencies / disasters to maintain service to our TECO Energy customers.

Team members are required to work in their normal job duties or other assigned activities. Proper compensation will be made in accordance with the company's rules and procedures.