Use the cost and schedule plan to determine if project objectives are achievable.
Create, maintain, and update monthly forecast budgets.
Prepare various cost reports and maintain forecast accuracy.
Prepare project performance analysis, cost, and schedule status reports.
Identify cost and schedule variances from objectives and recommend corrective action.
Assess and report on project performance using established industry standards.
Provide regular communication on project cost, schedule and risk status to project team members, stakeholders and public.
Interface with design and planning resources and software systems.
Review and assist in the preparation of Advance Authorizations, Job Estimates and Re-Authorizations and assist PM in routing for approval.
Prepare journal entries and coordinate or process goods receipts in current software system.
Ensure that responses to budget and cost requests reflect correct project cost information and stakeholders are in concurrence.
Input data into various programs and prepare various cost and forecasting reports.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
1 year of experience in electric or gas transmission or distribution business operations area, business planning, accounting, finance, construction management or project management, at PG&E OR
2 years of experience in electric or gas transmission and/or distribution business operations area, business planning, accounting, finance, construction management and/or project management, if hired externally
Experience with appropriate software tools, e.g., SAP Work Management, BPC, Planning Orders, BW, P6 (Primavera), MS Excel
Knowledge of Unifier, ProjectWise, and/or HeavyBid
Competency in providing direction, delegating, and removing obstacles to get work done
Competency in interpreting and applying understanding of key financial indicators to make better business decisions
Competency in making sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems
Knowledge of mathematics - for example algebra, geometry, trigonometry - as needed to perform at the job level
Ability to apply project management theories, concepts, methods, best practices, and techniques as needed to perform at the job level
Knowledge of project management tools - for example Primavera, PGE work scheduling and management - as needed to perform at the job level
Project Management, Project Controls, or Construction Management experience
Risk Management and Earned Value Analysis experience
Accounting/budgeting knowledge
Forecasting skills
Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) or Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification

Benefits

Health insurance
401(k) matching
Professional development opportunities

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools

budgetingforecastingcost analysisproject performance analysisrisk managementearned value analysismathematicsproject managementconstruction managementbusiness planning

Soft Skills

communicationproblem solvingdirection providingdelegationdecision making

Certifications

Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)Project Management Professional (PMP)