Current Job Openings
PTS Advance has an immediate need for a Controls Analyst - Major Projects in Rodeo, CA. Looking for MS Excel expertise, experience on large capital projects 50M+. Understands and can generate reports and combine data.
5/10 Schedule / Onsite presence required 5 days a week* 40-50 hours per week. Per Diem paid of $150.00 per day (7 days a week) for this role.
The Controls Analyst is accountable for monitoring and reporting the project's cost and schedule information in an accurate and timely manner. This includes project set-up, monitoring contractors cost and schedule, updating overall cost and schedule, generating reports, and managing project changes (scope changes and trends).
Job Responsibilities:
* Develop Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) for project phases
* Work with fixed assets team to create/revise/add WBS elements as needed
* Develop spend plans/baselines at the WBS level
* Load spend plans in SAP
* Communicate project controls requirements to contractors
* Review and monitor contractors' reports
* Review and monitor contractors' schedules
* Perform monthly forecasts by WBS in SAP
* Receive essential data
* Manage commitments
* Validate progress
* Review and analyze vendor/contractor data
* Review and update owner's cost
* Update contingency
* Validate change requests
* Publish forecast and cost variance analysis
* Create and distribute weekly/monthly reports
* Work with finance on monthly forecasts and annual spends
* Close out WBS elements/projects in a timely manner
* Capture lessons learned
* Produce close out documentation as required
* Produce analysis reports for past and future project comparisons
Basic Required Attributes:
* Education Requirements: Educated to Degree level or equivalent in a relevant subject
* 5+ years direct experience in similar role
* Effective communication within team and with stakeholders
* Practical experience in critical project management concepts and tools (e.g., Work Breakdown Structures, Earned Value Management, Critical Path Method Scheduling, Cost Forecasting, Risk Analysis)
* Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
* Proficient knowledge of Analysis for Office, SAP BI and Power B
Preferred Attributes:
* 5+ years of demonstrated success in a project controls position
* SAP Project System, Business Warehouse experience
* Working knowledge of Primavera and or Microsoft Project
* Familiarity with refinery project work
* Familiarity with Front End Loading Phase Gate Process
* Superior drive to continuously improve
* Strong influence management skills
* Ability to achieve success through others
* Ability to multi-task and effectively work on disparate topics simultaneously
* Self-starter capability, ability to work with moderate to minimal supervision
* Ability to accurately assess workload and properly prioritize tasks
* Strong sense of curiosity
* Commitment to a team approach
* Willingness and courage to make and communicate difficult but necessary decisions.
* Willingness to regularly receive feedback and respond to it appropriately
* Succinct and accurate communication skills
* Willingness to actively participate in training and development exercises
* Safety Certification and Training Requirements
Other:
Must pass a background/drug test and participate in a random drug testing program
Must pass a background/drug test and participate in a random drug testing program
The ability to acquire a TWIC card (Transportation Worker Identification Card) is required
Benefits: PTS Advance offers a comprehensive benefits package for qualified employees which includes Medical (with employer contribution), Dental, Vision, 401k program, direct deposit, and the option to accrue PTO if approved by client.
#IND1