Project Controller Nuclear Projects
Date: Oct 21, 2024
Location: Hancock's Bridge, NJ, US
Company: PSEG
Requisition: 80139
PSEG Company: PSEG Power
Salary Range: $ 88,400 - $ 140,000
Incentive: PIP 10%
Work Location Category: Hybrid
PSEG operates under a Flexible Work Model where flexible work is offered when job requirements allow. In support of this model, roles have been categorized into one of four work location categories: onsite roles, hybrid roles that are a blend of onsite and remote work, remote local roles that are primarily home-based but require some level of purpose-driven in-person interaction and living within a commutable distance, and remote non-local roles that can be effectively performed remotely with the ability to work in approved states.
We want you to be healthy, balanced, and feel secure. That’s why you’ll enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits, with a focus on supporting your whole health. Starting on day one of your employment, you’ll be offered several health-related benefits including medical, vision, dental, and well-being and behavioral health programs. We also offer a retirement program, 401(k) with company match, company paid life insurance, tuition reimbursement and a minimum of 18 days of paid time off per year.
PSEG offers a unique experience to our more than 12,000 employees – we provide the resources and opportunities for career development that come with being a Fortune 500 company, as well as the attention, camaraderie and care for one another you might typically associate with a small business. Our focus on combatting climate change through clean energy technology, our new net zero climate vision for 2030 and enhanced commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion; and supporting the communities we serve make this a particularly exciting time to join PSEG.
Job Summary
The project controller is a key member of the capital project team and works directly with the project manager to ensure a project stays within budget and gets delivered to the station on time. They help define the project's goals and objectives; create and maintain a project's budget, analyze progress reported against the work schedules; and recommend actions to improve progress and stay on time and within authorized funding.
Job Responsibilities
•Partner with Project Managers in developing activity-based work breakdown structures (WBS) as well as monthly capital project forecasts.
•Coordinate with Project Managers on a routine basis to monitor costs, project future expenditures, identify impacts to forecasts, analyze variances, and maintain project in-service dates.
•Coordinate month-end, quarterly, and year-end financial close for capital nuclear projects.
•Maintain project costs within authorized funding and process funding change documents when required.
•Investigate and reconcile purchase orders and invoices to proper accounting / cost management guidelines, budgets and forecasts.
•Maintain cost and budget account integrity through appropriate and timely journal entries, corrections, and adjustments. Prepare and process accruals with supporting documentation.
•Ensure document control so that a project's team members have all the right information needed in the electronic project files.
•Prepare monthly Project Status Reports (PSR). Ensure that the reported information agrees with the database of record. Analyze and communicate project actual costs, variances to plan, risks, opportunities, and 6 month look-ahead.
•During outage periods (fall and spring), maintain Daily Outage Cost Reports (DOCR).for specific capital projects.
•Assist Project Managers in maintaining project controls related Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
•Think critically and problem solve to handle daily challenges that arise.
•Interface with local Finance personnel on corporate reporting, project authorization, capital determinations, and other financial issues.
Job Specific Qualifications
Required
- BA/BS Degree in related field, in lieu of a degree Five years direct work experience in the field of Finance (and the following).
- Five years accounting, finance, budgeting and/or cost analysis/control experience.
- Demonstrated proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite and other software programs associated with financial controls.
- Must meet and maintain Nuclear's requirements for unescorted site access.
Desired
- MBA degree. Knowledge of PSEG Power budget/finance processes
- Project management / project controls experience
- Knowledge and understanding of power generation or utility capacity
- Knowledge and experience with scheduling software
- Software: SAP, Ariba, Engage
Minimum Years of Experience
Education
Certifications
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