Engineering Project Controls Professional

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Kleinfelder is seeking a Engineering Project Controls Professional to join our Pennsylvania, New York and New Jersey Team to support effective execution of a portfolio of site assessment and remediation projects for a long-standing oil and gas client.

The candidate’s location is flexible, however, the preference is that they are based somewhere in the tri-state area (New Jersey, Pennsylvania, New York). Monthly site visits are required and as such, travel to/from the project site located in Linden, New Jersey is a position requirement. Travel expenses will be the responsibility of Kleinfelder.

The prime function and basic objective of this position is to provide financial reporting and analysis, and support project controls within a client portfolio. The candidate will assist the lead project controls specialist, project/portfolio management team, and Area and Divisional management with financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting management of costs and invoicing. Intermediate knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite is required. A project controls and accounting background is preferred.

• Works directly with lead project control specialist and the project/portfolio management team to support the execution of all project controls and systems on large-scale delivery projects.
• Assist lead project control specialist and the project/portfolio management team in budget tracking, forecasting, reimbursements, accruals and material and invoice tracking.
• Create and maintain project delivery information establishing and reporting project forecasts and accruals across the portfolio.
• Provide analysis and reporting as required and represent project controls within the project/portfolio management team.
• Assess gaps and key requirements for meeting schedule & budget and report to project/portfolio management team.
• Evaluate and advise project/portfolio management team of risks that may affect project costs, schedules, and client relations.
• Work with lead project control specialist and project/portfolio management team to evaluate and report on project change requests for projects within the portfolio.
• Regularly meet with lead project control specialist and project/portfolio management team for project delivery status as it relates to project and portfolio controls and financial performance.
• Periodically lead meetings with lead project control specialist and project/portfolio management team to evaluate the project/portfolio specific to project and portfolio controls and financial performance.
• Complete monthly invoicing adhering to company and client requirements

At least 3 years documented project controls work experience. Oil & Gas project controls experience a plus. Excellent organization and communication skills. Candidates must have intermediate knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite. Familiarity with Power Bi and Deltek are preferred.

• Minimum, associate's degree from a two-year college in accounting or finance.
• B.S. with previous experience in the engineering and construction industry with an accounting and finance background preferred.

Following an offer, candidates will be required to satisfactorily complete employment reference checks, verification of professional licensure and/or educational credentials, a motor vehicle report (MVR), and a comprehensive…