Description
What makes us great
At the heart of our Company is a dedication to delivering energy that drives progress. We put people first, work to keep them safe and build trusting relationships.
What you'll be working on
- Leads performance tracking at the portfolio level, multiple projects, providing executive-level insights and recommendations to improve project outcomes.
- Oversees the development, integration, and maintenance of advanced cost analysis, financial forecasting, and scheduling tools for large-scale capital programs.
- Provides high-level strategic forecasts based on evolving construction work plans and schedule performance, influencing key business decisions.
- Ensures organizational compliance with Chesapeake's project controls standards, capital management policies, and industry best practices.
- Develops, refines, and enforces enterprise-wide project controls procedures and governance frameworks.
- Represents project controls in management level discussions, preparing formal reports, risk assessments, and KPIs that shape corporate planning.
- Champions the adoption of innovative tools and methodologies to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and transparency across all projects.
- Serves as the subject matter expert (SME) for earned value management, cost engineering, and schedule integration.
- Guides and mentors the project controls team, setting priorities and ensuring alignment with project execution strategies.
- Oversees project setup in ERP and ensures system data integrity at a program-wide level.
- Defines and validates Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) for high-complexity projects and portfolios.
- Provides final approval on invoice verifications and major contract payments.
- Coaches and develops junior employees to prepare them for higher-level project controls roles.
Who you are...
- Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Project Management, Engineering or Accounting
- Minimum of 5 year in a project management or controls related experience
- Standard Drivers' License
- Working knowledge of ERP systems
- Solid understanding of project lifecycle, methodologies and phases
- Understanding of techniques for estimating, tracking and controlling project costs
- Proficient in Microsoft Suite, including strong working skills in Excel and MS Project, financial acumen working with budgets
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail to interpret data and forecast trends
- Flexibility in managing multiple projects and adapting to changing priorities
- Ability to analyze financial data and report on findings
- Ability to work as part of a team or as an individual contributor in diverse settings
- Ability to identify, analyze, and mitigate project risks
Contact
Chesapeake Utilities Corporation
909 Silver Lake Boulevard
Dover
Delaware United States
www.chpk.com
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