The Project Controls Specialist provides planning, scheduling, cost control and other project controls functions for scheduled maintenance outages. Responsible for developing achievable project schedules based on resource availability and constraints.

• Directly support multiple outage projects by proactively implementing processes and methodologies related to planning, scheduling, cost control, estimating, risk assessment, schedule performance, and resource requirements.
• Provide application of scheduling logic, constraints, lag/lead relationships, float management, etc. to apply critical path scheduling methodology.
• Integrate planning, cost control and scheduling concepts and techniques, including assessment of sophisticated critical paths, resource loaded scheduling, and earned-value analysis.
• Gather, consolidate, produce, and incorporate into reports, all required cost, schedule, progress and performance data ensuring it is current and accurate (including revising the schedule to reflect actual progress) and issue reports as required and on-time.
• Research and evaluate data, and independently develop creative alternatives to complex processes and situations.
• Evaluate changes to schedules, finances, and resources in order to determine their impact on outage durations and budgets. Report potential problems and recommend solutions to Management.
• Recommend corrective actions for projects that are behind schedule and/or over budget. Analyze requirements, propose and apply techniques that allow management to regain control or minimize impact on outage schedule and financial goals.
• Provide direction to Project managers and key stakeholders regarding project milestones.
• Perform additional responsibilities as requested or assigned.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or the equivalent through experience (Typically six years of related, progressive work experience would be needed for candidates applying for this position who do not possess a bachelor’s degree)
• Four years of related experience
• Project Management Professional certification is preferred
• Extensive practical experience with MS Office applications (Excel, Word, Access), Primavera Project Planner (P6), and Oracle WAM
• Experience in a maintenance planning role is preferred
• Prior experience in and specialized knowledge of the operation and maintenance at an electric generating station is preferred
• Project management skills: ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently
• Knowledge of outage project plans
• Effective interpersonal skills and leadership abilities
• Effective analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Effective verbal and written communication skills

• The ability to work effectively with people of different backgroundsEmployees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation.

• All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
  BHE Renewables owns interests in several independent power projects in the U.S. BHE Renewables owns solar, wind, geothermal, hydro and natural gas projects that largely sell their output to regulated utilities. The company’s portfolio includes projects and assets in Arizona, California, Hawaii, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Nebraska, New York and Texas. BHE Renewables is building a first-of-its-kind solar-powered microgrid that will be the start of an aerospace manufacturing hub in West Virginia.
  At BHE Renewables, we celebrate diversity, equity and inclusion. BHE Renewables is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law

• Directly support multiple outage projects by proactively implementing processes and methodologies related to planning, scheduling, cost control, estimating, risk assessment, schedule performance, and resource requirements.
• Provide application of scheduling logic, constraints, lag/lead relationships, float management, etc. to apply critical path scheduling methodology.
• Integrate planning, cost control and scheduling concepts and techniques, including assessment of sophisticated critical paths, resource loaded scheduling, and earned-value analysis.
• Gather, consolidate, produce, and incorporate into reports, all required cost, schedule, progress and performance data ensuring it is current and accurate (including revising the schedule to reflect actual progress) and issue reports as required and on-time.
• Research and evaluate data, and independently develop creative alternatives to complex processes and situations.
• Evaluate changes to schedules, finances, and resources in order to determine their impact on outage durations and budgets. Report potential problems and recommend solutions to Management.
• Recommend corrective actions for projects that are behind schedule and/or over budget. Analyze requirements, propose and apply techniques that allow management to regain control or minimize impact on outage schedule and financial goals.
• Provide direction to Project managers and key stakeholders regarding project milestones.
• Perform additional responsibilities as requested or assigned.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or the equivalent through experience (Typically six years of related, progressive work experience would be needed for candidates applying for this position who do not possess a bachelor’s degree)
• Four years of related experience
• Project Management Professional certification is preferred
• Extensive practical experience with MS Office applications (Excel, Word, Access), Primavera Project Planner (P6), and Oracle WAM
• Experience in a maintenance planning role is preferred
• Prior experience in and specialized knowledge of the operation and maintenance at an electric generating station is preferred
• Project management skills: ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently
• Knowledge of outage project plans
• Effective interpersonal skills and leadership abilities
• Effective analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• The ability to work effectively with people of different backgroundsEmployees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation