Project Controls Specialist

Our team is seeking a Project Controls/Cost Controller to collaborate with us. In this role, you will collaborate with internal and external clients to ensure favorable project outcomes while honing your skills in cost forecasting, budgeting, and scheduling.

Effectiveness in this field is linked to establishing stable interactions, ensuring clarity in discussions, and steady progression toward desired outcomes. If you thrive in fast-paced environments, excel at multitasking, and have a commitment to accuracy, we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities

• Lead budget development, progress measurement, cost forecasting, and prepare monthly internal and client cost reports for large, complex projects.
• Apply advanced cost estimating methodologies for each cost element/WBS, including man hours, material costs, and other project expenses.
• Reconcile actual costs against project forecasts and budgets.
• Prepare and maintain project schedules using tools like Primavera.
• Communicate and coordinate with client representatives to gather and update schedule information.
• Prepare and oversee the completion of weekly and monthly progress reports.
• Develop and coordinate project cost reports, covering budgets, actuals, and forecasts for remaining costs.
• Oversee project change order procedures, ensuring logs and reports are accurate and complete.
• Generate internal cost reports for management on a monthly basis.

Qualifications

• Wind industry experience is required.
• Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Accounting/Finance, or related fields (preferred, not required)
• Minimum of 5+ years of progressive responsibility in project controls, construction management, or a similar role.
• At least 3 years of experience within the engineering and construction services industry.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with accounting software.
• Training in project management is an asset.

Competencies

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SAP).
• Skilled in preparing and interpreting weekly reports.
• Comprehensive problem-solving skills with the ability to handle complex scenarios.
• Effective interpersonal skills to work collaboratively and professionally with diverse teams.
• Skilled at overseeing diverse team collaborations with efficiency.
• Flexibility to travel to job sites when required.

What We Offer

We offer an exciting Management position with great development opportunities in an inspiring environment at the world's number one wind turbine producer. We value initiative, responsibility, and accuracy. You will become part of an international environment with a commitment to sustainability and safety and you will work among colleagues that take care of each other.

• Great benefits coverage that includes dental and vision
• Generous Paid Time Off policies
• 401(k) plan
• Tuition assistance
• Highly developed Training Program
• Global bonus program

Why Join Us?

This role offers a unique opportunity to work on intricate, high-impact projects while building your expertise in project controls and cost management. You'll work alongside skilled colleagues in a collaborative setting that truly values and utilizes your input.

If you're ready to elevate your career and take on this exciting opportunity, apply now and become a valued member of our team!

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DEIB Statement

At Vestas, we recognize the value of diversity, equity, and inclusion in driving innovation and success. We strongly encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, particularly those who may hesitate due to their identity or feel they do not meet every criterion. As our CEO states, "Expertise and talent come in many forms, and a diverse workforce enhances our ability to think differently and solve the complex challenges of our industry". Your unique perspective is what will help us powering the solution for a sustainable, green energy future.

About Vestas

Vestas is the energy industry's global partner on sustainable energy solutions. We specialize in designing, manufacturing, installing, and servicing wind turbines, both onshore and offshore.

Across the globe, we have installed more wind power than our competitors in the renewable energy arena. We consider ourselves forerunners within the industry, as Vestas continuously aims to design new solutions and technologies to create a more sustainable future for all of us. With more than 173 GW of wind power installed worldwide and 40+ years of experience in wind energy, Vestas has an unmatched history demonstrating our expertise within the field.

With 29,000 employees globally, Vestas is a diverse team united by a common goal: to power the solution - today, tomorrow, and far into the future.

Vestas promotes a diverse workforce which embraces all social identities and is free of any discrimination. We commit to create and sustain an environment that acknowledges and harvests different experiences, skills, and perspectives, and gives everyone equal access to opportunity.

To learn more about our company and life at Vestas, we invite you to visit our website at www.vestas.com and follow us on our social media channels. We also encourage you to join our Talent Universe to receive notifications on new and relevant postings.