Highlights
Responsible for developing risk-adjusted forecasts and communicating forecast ranges rather than single point estimates through integration of schedule risk analysis, cost risk analysis, contingency management, and Monte Carlo simulation outputs. Bachelors degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, Finance, Accounting, Project Management, or related discipline.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | PA |
| Industry | Energy and Utilities |
| Company Size | 500 to 999 employees |
| Year Founded | 1947 |
| Website | http://www.chpk.com |
Description
Career Opportunity
Lead Project Control Specialist
Hybrid in Service Territory: OH, PA, DE, MD, VA, FL
What makes us great…
At the heart of our Company is a dedication to delivering energy that drives progress. We put people first, work to keep them safe and build trusting relationships.
What you'll be working on…
Cost Controls
- Establish enterprise standards for cost forecasting, performance measurement, contingency management, and executive cost reporting practices.
- Lead portfolio-level cost forecasting reviews and forecast challenge processes.
- Review and challenge project forecasts, assumptions, recovery plans, and contingency requirements.
Schedule Controls
- Establish enterprise standards for schedule development, schedule quality, critical path analysis, recovery planning, and project controls technical assurance practices.
- Lead portfolio-level schedule reviews and schedule quality assessments.
- Perform independent assessments of project controls maturity and effectiveness.
Risk / Forecasting Controls
- Lead enterprise implementation of risk-adjusted forecasting methodologies.
- Establish Monte Carlo analysis standards and confidence-level reporting practices.
- Develop portfolio-level P50, P70, and P90 forecasting methodologies.
- Review project risk assumptions, forecast ranges, contingency requirements, and recovery plans.
Governance, Leadership, and Capability Development
- Serve as the enterprise subject matter expert for project controls methodologies and best practices.
- Develop and maintain enterprise project controls procedures and governance frameworks.
- Support executive leadership, steering committees, and capital governance boards.
- Mentor and develop Project Controls Specialists at all levels.
- Evaluate and implement project controls software, reporting tools, and process improvements.
- Provide technical leadership for major capital programs and strategic initiatives.
- Assist the Manager, Project Controls with workforce planning, talent development, and capability assessments.
Depending on organizational need, the Lead Project Controls Specialist may lead cost controls, schedule controls, or risk / forecasting controls capability development while ensuring consistent project controls standards across the enterprise.
Responsible for developing risk-adjusted forecasts and communicating forecast ranges rather than single point estimates through integration of schedule risk analysis, cost risk analysis, contingency management, and Monte Carlo simulation outputs.
Who you are...
- Bachelors degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, Finance, Accounting, Project Management, or related discipline.
- 8+ years of project controls or related experience
- Standard Drivers' License
- Expert-level Primavera P6 proficiency.
- Extensive forecasting, risk analysis, and performance measurement experience.
- Demonstrated experience conducting and interpreting Monte Carlo analyses.
- Experience supporting large complex capital projects or programs.
- Preferred Experience:
- Utility, regulated infrastructure, transmission pipeline, LNG, or major energy project experience.
- PSP, CCP, EVP, PMI-SP, PMP, or equivalent certification.
- Experience developing enterprise project controls standards and operating models.
Benefits/what's in it for you?
- Flexible work arrangement
- Competitive base salary
- Fantastic opportunities for career growth
- Cooperative, supportive and empowered team atmosphere
- Annual bonus and salary increase opportunities
- Monthly recognition events
- Endless wellness initiatives and community events
- Robust and customizable benefit packages-choose what works best with your life. Options include generous 401k, medical, dental and life insurance, tuition reimbursement, compensated volunteer hours and MORE!
- Paid time off, holidays and a separate bank of sick time!
Chesapeake Utilities Corporation is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status, among other factors. Applicants with a disability that need assistance applying for a position may email careers@chpk.com
Benefits
Paid Sick Days, Parking, Performance Bonus, Prescription Drug Coverage, Professional Development, 401K, Stock Options, Employee Referral Program, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Events, Retirement / Pension Plans, Tuition Reimbursement, Life Insurance, Merchandise Discounts
About Company
Chesapeake Utilities Corporation is a diversified energy company focused on delivering outstanding service and attaining sustainable growth that generates long-term value for our employees, customers, investors, and other stakeholders. Our success in these efforts is due to our employees’ relentless commitment to excellence, our comprehensive strategic planning and our disciplined financial analysis of growth opportunities. For more than 100 years, the Company has successfully delivered safe, secure, reliable and efficient solutions that are environmentally and economically smart. Chesapeake positions itself for long-term growth that creates superior value. Chesapeake Utilities Corporation genuinely cares while turning aspirations into reality every day. We make meaningful connections with our peers, customers, communities, shareholders and partners.
We strive to provide operational excellence and positive experiences for our customers and the communities we serve. Chesapeake’s regulated energy businesses include natural gas distribution and transmission operations on the Delmarva Peninsula and in Florida, and electric distribution operations in Florida. Chesapeake’s unregulated energy businesses include its natural gas marketing subsidiary, its propane distribution operations, and its propane wholesale marketing subsidiary.
We have a talented workforce made of experienced professionals with diverse backgrounds who take pride in the work they do at Chesapeake. They are hard working people, who generously get involved in their communities because they care about them. At Chesapeake, we believe our employees make the difference, and we care about every one of them – every day. One way we show gratitude to our employees is through our Chesapeake Cares Program that focuses on employee morale and a satisfying work environment. One day each month we conduct an event focused on employee fun and fellowship. We recognize our employees’ contributions with a rewards and recognition program geared towards continuous growth and career development within the company.
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