Project Controls Analyst

Requisition ID # 166151 

Job Category: Business Operations / Strategy 

Job Level: Individual Contributor

Business Unit: Gas Operations

Work Type: Hybrid

Job Location: San Ramon

Department Overview

Gas Operations is focused on ensuring the safe and reliable flow of natural gas to our customers.  As a whole, Gas Operations is responsible for all aspects of PG&E's gas distribution and transmission operations, including planning, engineering, maintenance and construction, restoration and emergency response.

Position Summary

This position is represented by Engineers and Scientists of California (ESC) and is subject to collective bargaining.

A journey level Analyst position that provides support to Associate to Journey Project Manager levels, as well as Program Managers. distribution and/or transmission projects (per Project Types table) with minimal guidance of the Project Manager/PCA Supervisor. If assigned, may perform functions in the Project Support Function; the Central Data Management Function; and/or the Central Financial Analysis Functions.

PG&E is providing the monthly rate range that the company in good faith believes it might pay for this position at the time of the job posting.  This compensation range is specific to the locality of the job.  The actual hourly rate paid to an individual will be based on multiple factors, including, but not limited to, specific skills, education, licenses or certifications, experience, market value, geographic location, collective bargaining agreements, and internal equity.  This position is subject to collectively bargained hourly wage rates.  The monthly rate for this position ranges from $8,279.00 to $11,035.00. 

Job Responsibilities

Schedule Development and Analysis:

• In coordination with Project Manager, and or Program Manager develop project schedule and cash flow/forecast plans with functional department input.

• Attend Project and Job kickoff and walk down meetings.

• Create, maintain and update schedules.

• Route Unifier Documents

• Document, monitor and communicate project milestones and risks with appropriate stakeholders.

• Participate in project status meetings, collect progress data and revise project plan as needed.

• Monitor financial progress and maintain Project Manager’s order group. Develop, maintain and control project schedule plans using appropriate software (for ex: SAP Project System, SAP Work Management System, and Primavera P6, unifier).

Cost Plan Development and Analysis:

• Use the cost and schedule plan to determine if project objectives are achievable.

• Create, maintain, and update monthly forecast budgets.

• Prepare various cost reports and maintain forecast accuracy. Prepare project performance analysis, cost, and schedule status reports. Identify cost and schedule variances from objectives and recommend corrective action.

• Assess and report on project performance using established industry standards.

• Ensure that responses to project budget, and GRC or FERC cost requests reflect accurate and current project cost information and stakeholders are in concurrence.

• Provide regular communication on project cost, schedule and risk status to project team members, stakeholders and public.

• Interface with design and planning resources and software systems.

• Review and assist in the preparation of Advance Authorizations, Job Estimates and Re-Authorizations and assist PM in routing for approval.

• Prepare journal entries and coordinate or process goods receipts in current software system.

• Ensure that responses to budget and cost requests reflect correct project cost information and stakeholders are in concurrence.

• Input data into various programs and prepare various cost and forecasting reports.

Project Documentation & Reporting:

• Verify that project cost and schedule milestones were/were not attained and provide input to identify future process or business improvements and work with responsible parties to implement.

• Manage orders from inception through completion and all required documentation is entered in current software system (Ex: EDMS).

• Resolve all open items, ensure compliance requirements are met and settlement rules are entered, and close out order.

Qualifications

Minimum:

• A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or its equivalent in education and experience

• 1 year experience in an electric or gas transmission and/or distribution business operations area, business planning, accounting, finance, construction management and/or project management

• Two years experience if hired externally

Desired:

• Current or previous PG&E experience

• Experience with appropriate software tools, currently SAP Work Management, Controlling Orders, Planning Orders, and BW

• Project Management, Project Controls, or Construction Management experience

• Risk Management and Earned Value Analysis experience

• Accounting/budgeting knowledge

• Mathematical skills

• Forecasting skills

• Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) or Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification

• Experience in Pipeline Industry