Project Control Specialist II – PMO Distribution

Xcel Energy

Project Control Specialist managing project cost analysis and schedules for Xcel Energy. Responsible for reporting, training, and assisting project managers in cost control and analysis.

Posted 7/31/2026full-timeMinneapolis • Colorado, Minnesota, Texas, Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $73,700 - $120,566 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in project controls, including cost analysis, scheduling, and financial reporting, while providing training and mentorship to stakeholders. Proficient in utilizing project management tools and methodologies to ensure effective project execution and adherence to organizational standards.

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Project Controls ExperienceCost Control ExpertiseScheduling ProficiencyFinancial Reporting SkillsWork Breakdown Structure Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Cost AnalysisProject SchedulingFinancial ReportingEstimating MethodsProject Control Methods

Soft Skills

MentoringTrainingCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Work and Asset Management SystemScheduling SoftwareCost Estimating SoftwareStandard Server Software Applications

Industry Keywords

Sarbanes Oxley ComplianceCapital ProjectsProject Lifecycle ExecutionKey Performance IndicatorsOrganizational Performance Index

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

This position is responsible for the development and analysis of cost analysis reports, development and analysis of project schedules, support for project lifecycle execution or a combination thereof on organizationally strategic projects
Coordinate with Project Managers to assemble the budget and forecast data to provide integrated reporting
Supports initial and ongoing project set up in the work and asset management system
Advise and assist in the initial development of financial work breakdown structure, accounting, estimating, and reporting
Advise and assist in the development of the schedule work breakdown structure, resource loading & profiles, and adherence to organizational performance index
Functional integration of schedule and financial software
Assists department leads with creation and coordination of short and long term work profiles
Provides regional training and mentoring to various stakeholders and project control personnel as a subject matter expert
Supports the Project Managers with standardized reporting for regional capital project stakeholders regarding project level business area capital expenditures
Establishes, implements and monitors the availability, accuracy and usefulness of project cost analysis reports and key performance indicators for use at the individual project level up to executive management
Develop, maintain and promote project schedules as a project management tool
Progressively elaborate schedule details to identify critical path
Support Project Managers by assessing the reporting of work progress against the project baseline
Maintain subject matter expert proficiency of the corporate tool and knowledge of industry standard software tools
Assists Project Managers and other project personnel in preparing project Cost Analysis Reports and various cost analyses
Facilitate execution of strategic projects for all aspects of project cost controls
Understands, demonstrates and communicates the use of Work Breakdown Structures in project cost control
Responsible for understanding and integrating capital cost reporting tools and applications, including the Work and Asset Management System
Demonstrates super-user capabilities with the Work and Asset Management System, and other financial systems
Works in conjunction with Capital Project Analyst, Capital Asset Accounting, Tax, Regulatory finance and other areas of Xcel Energy and the business area to facilitate integration of financial aspects and impacts for Capital Projects
Understands Sarbanes Oxley key controls and provides and reporting and tracking for all key controls applicable to a capital project
Provides training for internal and external stakeholders on process and function within the overall project management process
Provides mentoring on the work and asset management system and/or scheduling software in relation to execution, control, analysis and reporting

Requirements

What you’ll need

Required BS/BA Degree in Construction Management, Business, Finance or technical field (or a combination of education and experience providing equivalent knowledge)
Minimum of five (5) years related project controls experience
Practical knowledge of overall project control, estimating, and reporting methods
Expert level knowledge of one or highly proficient in both: Cost control for application in project cost estimating, organization, and control
Scheduling for project planning and monitoring/control methods and practices
Comprehensive understanding of company policies, procedures and financial obligations that would apply to projects
Proficient in standard server software applications such as e-mail, spreadsheet, word processing, database, as well as scheduling and cost estimating software applications.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual Incentive Program
Medical/Pharmacy Plan
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
Dependent Care Reimbursement Account
Health Care Reimbursement Account
Health Savings Account (HSA) (if enrolled in eligible health plan)
Limited-Purpose FSA (if enrolled in eligible health plan and HSA)
Transportation Reimbursement Account
Short-term disability (STD)
Long-term disability (LTD)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Fitness Center Reimbursement (if enrolled in eligible health plan)
Tuition reimbursement
Transit programs
Employee recognition program
Pension
401(k) plan
Paid time off (PTO)
Holidays
Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO)
Parental Leave