Reference #: 16848
ThePrincipal Project Controls Specialist will lead project schedule and management activities for large, high complexity, projects that develop, manufacture test and deliver Instrumentation and Controls solutions to Americas.This CONTRACT position is eligible for a Remote working arrangment (in the United States).Your Day to Day:
Oversee hold team members accountable to deliver program schedule objectives.
Coach and mentor team members on project controls functions (and unexperienced project managers if required).
Create project controls processes, which leverage enterprise lessons learned and best practices on large programs across WEC. Resolve issues on projects with significant cost challenges.
The candidate must have advanced skills in finance, cross-cultural awareness, leadership, communication, influence, negotiation and conflict resolution.Who You Are:
Bachelor's degree.
Applicable disciplines are Project Management, Engineering, Business, Accounting, Finance.
10 years of project controls or accounting experience with increased levels of complexity.
Demonstrated ability to lead, influence, and solve high-level problems. Proven ability to analyze information and engage in complex decision making.
Westinghouse Program Controls qualification (PgCQ) completed. For external candidate, will complete PgCQ within designated timeframe.
Exemptions provided based on prior training and work experience.
Skills & Competencies:
Communication
Planning and Organization
Teamwork
Time Management
Driving for Results
Employee Development
Strategic Thinking
Leadership
Change Management
Innovation
Cost/Profit Oriented
P6 Primavera / MS Projects proficient
Mastery of Project Management Institute's (PMI) Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK Guide) or equivalent Project Management or Project Controls standards (e.g. APMG, PRINCE2, AACE, etc).
Excellent interpersonal skills such as the ability to deliver internal and external presentations, effective verbal and written communications, ability to operate and lead within complex team structures and multi-cultural teams, ability to develop relationships with stakeholders in upper management positions, ability to analyze problems, establish facts, and make complex decisions autonomously.
Expert knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Expert knowledge and skill in project schedule, cost and risk management processes and associated tools (e.g., Primavera/MSP, SAP, Active Risk Manager, Acumen Fuse, PRISM, Power BI/Tableau or other related tools).
Mastery of the transformation of data to information for visual reports and analysis, understand database concepts in order to manage/analyze data within systems, understand the interaction of company functions that are touch points to projects (Finance, Legal, Quality, Supply Chain, etc.). Ability to develop and present high-quality, audience-appropriate presentations.
Expected to successfully complete assigned training in Westinghouse Systems, Procedures, and Policies applicable to assignments.
Our Safety Pledge to You:
If you are as committed to your success as we are committed to your safety, then this is the position for you! For us, our guiding principle has always been and will continue to be the safety of our people. It's that simple!
Why WECTEC Staffing Services?
Through the ever changing and rapidly evolving contract labor market we continue to employ experienced, highly motivated, and qualified employees with proven track records to meet our clients' needs. We have expanded our scope of services outside of the nuclear industry to include international contracts in more than five countries. Our dedicated employees range in expertise from highly specialized technical niche positions to corporate function positions and we want YOU to be a part of our impressive talent network!
Additionally, WECTEC Staffing Services offers competitive pay as well as benefits to qualifying positions. To lear more about us visit
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