Projects Control Specialist

Arizona Public Service generates clean, reliable and affordable energy for 2.7 million Arizonans. Our service territory stretches across the state, from the border town of Douglas to the vistas of the Grand Canyon, from the solar fields of Gila Bend to the ponderosa pines of Payson. As the state’s largest and longest-serving energy provider, our more than 6,000 dedicated employees power our vision of creating a sustainable energy future for Arizona.

 

Since our founding in 1886, APS has demonstrated a strong commitment to our customers in one of the country’s fastest growing states, earning a reputation for customer satisfaction, shareholder value, operational excellence and business integrity.

 

Our present and future success depends on the creative and dedicated people of our company who demonstrate the principles outlined in the APS Promise: Design for Tomorrow, Empower Each Other and Succeed Together.  

Summary

The Project Controls Specialist provides systems, reporting, tracking and trending support to the Project Management Organization (PMO) for all Capital projects to ensure on time completion within budget.

Minimum Requirements

- Associates degree plus five (5) years' experience in Finance and/or directly related Business positions.
- In lieu of Associates degree, a combination of college coursework and Finance and/or directly related Business experience equaling seven (7) years.

Preferred Special Skills, Knowledge or Qualifications:
- Finance and/or project management experience.
- Knowledge of Project Management Institute project controls principals.
- Microsoft Office software.

Major Accountabilities

1) Provides for the oversight and closeout of projects not assigned to a Project Manager and projects completed using non-capital funding that are later deemed to be Capital projects.
Oversight responsibilities include coordinating with internal or external customers including plant personnel (if applicable), the Finance and Business Office (FBO) and the entering and updating of project information into the Enterprise Project Management System (EPMS).

2) Develops work orders for Capital projects for the next calendar year which includes but is not limited to: preparing reports to summarize each project for FBO, utilizing the Maximo work management system to create work orders, establishing all accounting system set up for each project and ensuring the accuracy of account charging information.

3) Monitors and tracks project schedules and cost performance. Confirms project milestone completion by utilizing reports within EPMS. Works with project managers, management, accounting, plant personnel (if applicable) or other stakeholders when project is off track and there are milestone delays to ensure project continues to move forward to completion.

4) Coordinates with FBO, project managers and PMO management team to manage monthly accrual and variance process and reporting.

5) Prepares weekly project closeout report which monitors the timely closeout process for all Capital projects. Prepares other project reports as required (e.g., stage gate, accrual process, variance, cash flow, forecasting, and budget).

6) Performs cost data analysis and development. Develops and manages reports and tools used to monitor and analyze project financial trends.

7) Prepares appropriate documentation for capital budget items requiring Owner approval (for coal plants).

Export Compliance / EEO Statement

This position may require access to and/or use of information subject to control under the Department of Energy's Part 810 Regulations (10 CFR Part 810), the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) (15 CFR Parts 730 through 774), or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) (22 CFR Chapter I, Subchapter M Part 120) (collectively, 'U.S. Export Control Laws'). Therefore, some positions may require applicants to be a U.S. person, which is defined as a U.S. Citizen, a U.S. Lawful Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), a Political Asylee, or a Refugee under the U.S. Export Control Laws. All applicants will be required to confirm their U.S. person or non-US person status. All information collected in this regard will only be used to ensure compliance with U.S. Export Control Laws, and will be used in full compliance with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of national origin and other factors. For positions at Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Stations (PVNGS) all openings will require applicants to be a U.S. person.

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