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Sargent & Lundy

11d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior Level
  • Accounting & Tax
    Business, Operations & Strategy
  • Kincardine

AI generated summary

  • You need project controls experience, strong communication skills, a post-secondary degree, MS Office proficiency, and a motivation to learn. Preferred: internship in related fields and AACE/PMI credentials.
  • You will implement project controls, support budget establishment, manage cost reporting, analyze data for monitoring, and interface with project management, with potential travel for meetings.

Requirements

  • Essential skills and experience:
  • Familiarity with the practical application of project controls
  • 1+ years of project experience
  • Post-secondary graduate
  • Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a proven ability to interact and multitask with project team members, clients, and vendors of varying position levels.
  • Motivation: Eager to learn new skills and develop knowledge to add make a valuable impact to project team operation. Willing to engage with others to understand project team needs. Committed to deliver high quality, accurate deliverables with attention to detail.
  • Computer Skills: Working knowledge in MS Office tools, with emphasis on the advanced use of MS Excel and/or MS Access in creating detailed, interactive spreadsheets, workbooks, and databases.
  • Valued but not required skills and experience:
  • Related internship, co-op, or work experience, which includes project controls, project planning, project scheduling, and earned value performance, preferably within the power industry
  • AACE CCT, or PMI Equivalent
  • Working towards AACE CCP, CEP, PSP, PRMP, EVP, or PMI Equivalent
  • In lieu of Professional Designation (i. or ii.) above, has completed equivalent training
  • Or in lieu of i.), ii.) or iii.) above, has successfully passed designated proficiency testing

Responsibilities

  • Implement project controls tools and methodology
  • Support the month end closing and phase gate processes, coordination, productions, management, reporting and analysis of cost information
  • Support the establishment of project original and approved budgets
  • Work with project stakeholders to establish cost baselines
  • Assemble supporting documentation to meet project team and client requests/needs
  • Analyze data and build reports to support project monitoring and decision making
  • Interface regularly with project management to support monitoring cost performance
  • There is the potential for you to travel to client office for project coordination meetings

FAQs

What is the role of a Project Controls Specialist at Sargent & Lundy?

The Project Controls Specialist is responsible for monitoring, analyzing, and reporting project cost performance, interacting with project management, client management, and site personnel to develop budget and cost metrics related to nuclear power generation projects.

What qualifications are needed for this position?

Essential qualifications include familiarity with project controls, at least 1 year of project experience, post-secondary education, excellent communication skills, and strong computer skills, particularly in MS Excel and/or MS Access.

Is there a potential for travel in this position?

Yes, there is potential for you to travel to the client office for project coordination meetings.

Are there opportunities for professional development?

Yes, the position encourages learning new skills and developing knowledge to have a valuable impact on project team operations.

What types of experiences are valued but not required for this role?

Valued experiences include internships or work experience in project controls, project planning, project scheduling, and earned value performance, specifically within the power industry.

Does Sargent & Lundy offer competitive benefits?

Yes, Sargent & Lundy provides comprehensive healthcare plans and generous paid time off, along with competitive and award-winning benefits.

What is Sargent & Lundy's stance on equal opportunity employment?

Sargent & Lundy is fully committed to equal opportunity employment and prohibits all forms of discrimination, basing employment practices solely on individual merit and organizational needs.

What project controls tools and methodologies will be used in this role?

The Project Controls Specialist will implement various industry and proprietary tools and methodologies for project controls, though specific tools may be discussed during the hiring process.

What kind of communication skills are necessary for this position?

Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential, along with the ability to interact and multitask effectively with project team members, clients, and vendors at various levels.

Is proficiency in MS Excel or MS Access mandatory for this job?

While not mandatory, strong working knowledge, especially with advanced features of MS Excel and/or MS Access, is highly emphasized for creating detailed, interactive spreadsheets, workbooks, and databases.

Sargent & Lundy

Empowering great minds to design our future

Energy
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
1891
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Sargent & Lundy is one of the world’s longest-standing full-service architect engineering firms. Founded in 1891, the firm is a global leader in power, energy, and decarbonization with expertise in grid modernization, renewable energy, energy storage, nuclear power, fossil power, carbon capture, and hydrogen. Sargent & Lundy delivers comprehensive project services – from consulting, design, and implementation to construction management, commissioning, and operations/maintenance – with an emphasis on quality and safety. The firm serves public and private clients in the power, energy, gas distribution, industrial, and government sectors.