Senior Project Controls Specialist, Engineering and Environment

ABOUT THE TEPA COMPANIES

Established in 2005 and owned by the Paskenta Band of Nomlaki Indians, The Tepa Companies deliver comprehensive and sustainable solutions to federal, state, local, and private-sector clients throughout the United States. The tribally owned companies work independently and collaboratively to provide wide-ranging construction, engineering, environmental, industrial, staffing, and technology services.

When you join Tepa Companies, you have the opportunity to expand your entrepreneurial skill set while growing professionally alongside the best in the industry. You will have the opportunity to impact your team, the organization as a whole, and subsequently, our Tribe. 

We seek out top talent to provide the best services for our clients. We focus on being a responsible company for our employees and their families by creating a culture that reflects our core values and offering competitive pay and benefits package. Our benefits package includes comprehensive medical, dental, vision, generous paid time off and holidays, 401(k) plan with company match, life insurance, flexible spending and health savings account, mental health support and resources, short and long-term disability, and tuition reimbursement. Tepa Companies is an equal-opportunity employer and encourages diversity in the workforce.

ABOUT THE JOB

The Tepa Companies are seeking a Senior Project Controls Specialist to manage, integrate, coordinate, and review the work of the Engineering and Environment Project Controls team to include project/budget setup and reconciliation, development, implementation and submission of schedules, review of EACs, preparation and maintenance of project resource management, invoices, and other pertinent financial documents required for project execution. This role directs teams in data collection, management, and tasks to improve processes. The Senior Project Controls Specialist leads and ensures an environment where Project Controls closely collaborates with Project Managers, Division Leadership, and Corporate Accounting & Finance.

Job Functions:

• Supervise and train Project Control Specialist(s) to ensure consistency of practice across the Engineering & Environment Division
• Provide growth and development opportunities to Divisional project control specialist(s).
• Collaborate with Finance and Project Managers to ensure that monthly EACs are completed accurately and on schedule
• Prepare documentations and lead monthly project management reviews for applicable business lines
• Support monthly financial projections and resource management by analyzing employee, consultant, and subcontract costs 
• Coordinate and compile input from team members and various weekly reports 
• Oversee and report performance and progress through analytical techniques to validate cost and performance 
• Provide guidance, direction, and specialized assistance to project managers for the resolution of complex project controls issues.
• On a monthly basis, advise project teams of potential costs over-runs and implement mitigation techniques.
• Monitor and evaluate risk factors that could impact the success of a project. 
• Track and analyze financial data and budgets
• Work with Project Managers and Project Schedulers to ensure that cost-loaded project schedules are developed and maintained
• Develop new financial reports and produce financial reports regularly.
• Create and maintain classifications and rates assigned to the project.
• Receive and coordinate signatures for contract and subcontractor awards and modifications
• Set up new projects.  
• Develop and submit project invoices
• Track Accounts Receivable and work with clients to get invoices paid
• Receive, review, and process subcontractor invoices
• Develop and submit government required documents for monthly reporting.
• Process job cost changes and budget updates. 
• Support Business Development with pricing support and preparation of project descriptions at project closeout
• Advise the Divisional President, Operations Manager, and Project Managers on executing the project close-out process.
• Advise the Divisional President and Operations Manager on project financials and schedules status, making recommendations regarding under-performing projects.
  

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