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Project Controls Analyst
At Otter Tail Power, our employees help us to serve the communities we support by producing reliable, affordable, and environmentally responsible electricity. Our employees’ impact can take many forms. In this role, Project Controls Analyst will lead and support various processes across a variety of projects under the Project Management Organization to ensure our projects are on budget and schedule while meeting regulatory and reporting requirements.
The expected base compensation for this role is $69,000 - $87,000 annually. Actual base compensation within the identified range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.
Full time
Some examples of those activities will include:
- Analyzing project-related records, costs, databases, and systems to optimize operational efficiencies and implementing process controls to support strategic decision making and to track project performance.
- Support contract management by determining and implementing contract requirements and deliverables and analyzing schedule, budget, and risk impacts.
- Developing cost-loaded budgets, analyzing performance data, identifying and mitigating risks, managing change orders, and ensuring the project stays on track and within budget.
- Produce reports, dashboards and presentations regarding project financial status.
- Manage escrow accounts for jointly owned projects.
- Coordinates with internal and external project stakeholders to communicate progress and potentially raise risk concerns as appropriate.
Qualifications:
We’re seeking candidates with a wide range of skills who strive for excellence while aligning with our values: Integrity, Safety, Community, Resourcefulness, Customer Service and People. Some examples of what we’re looking for include:
- There’s a lot of innovation in our industry and we want positive, can-do people who are resilient through the challenges that sometimes come with change. The ideal candidate will be analytical, detail oriented, and enjoy problem solving.
- Must have demonstrated experience with typical office software such as Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Adobe and Information Systems. Knowledge in SQL and PowerBI or similar applications is preferred.
- This role is heavily collaborative across the organization and with external stakeholders, so someone who is team-oriented with exceptional communication and interpersonal skills is most likely to succeed and enjoy the role.
- Requires bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, Project Management, or equivalent experience is preferred.
- A minimum of 3 years’ experience with utility operations, accounting, project management, or comparable business experience is preferred.
Apply online at the link: Project Controls Analyst | Otter Tail Power Company Careers
