Engineering Project Controls Professional

Job Description

 

Take Your Career to the Next Level  

 

Kleinfelder, a Forbes' Top Employer for Engineers in North America, is committed to a people-first culture, technical excellence, and creating opportunities where employees can thrive!  Are you ready to be challenged, make a difference, and experience professional growth in your career? Kleinfelder’s team is looking for you! 

 

Step into Your New Role  

 

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.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 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

 

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

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

 

ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS:

• 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 background check.

 

Move Forward with Kleinfelder: Kleinfelder and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, has been connecting great people to the best work since 1961. We are engineers, scientists, and construction professionals providing solutions that improve our clients’ transportation, water, energy, and other private infrastructure. As a responsive, cross-disciplinary team of bright, curious, and innovative problem-solvers, we are dedicated to doing the right thing, every day, on every project from over 110 offices in the US, Canada, and Australia. Connecting great people to the best work is our purpose – together, we deliver.  

 

Progress with an Employer that Values You 

Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, is an inclusive organization free from discrimination. We are a stronger organization when we are a diverse workforce and believe that through diversity, equity, and inclusion comes creativity, innovation, and unity. We are proud to offer the following:  

 

Benefits: Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, offers an excellent compensation and benefits package, including: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid holidays.  

 

New Jersey: The expected salary range for the position is displayed in accordance with New Jersey’s Pay Equity Transparency Law.   Final agreed upon compensation is based upon individual qualifications and experience. Salary range: $63,000.00 - $105,000.00.

 

Career Development: We are committed to investing in the professional development of our staff, offering each employee every opportunity to grow, develop, and take control of their career paths. We support these efforts through reimbursements for continuing education as well as many of the expenses associated with trainings and certifications, and opportunities for career development through our internal Mentoring Program.  

 

Equal Opportunity: Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans. (Compliant with the new VEVRAA and Section 503 rules)  

 

 

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES   

Please note that Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, will not consider or agree to payment for any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resume, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Kleinfelder.