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Project Control Analyst

Employer
Minnkota Power Cooperative, Inc.
Location
Grand Forks, ND
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Project Controls Analyst
 
Minnkota Power Cooperative is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Project Controls Analyst located at our corporate headquarters in Grand Forks, ND.
The Project Controls Analyst is responsible for managing, monitoring and controlling a portfolio of projects, programs and work orders in the Power Delivery division. Proficient in the use of project management tools and practices, this position guides the daily, weekly, monthly and annual execution of system-wide transmission work.
Requires an Associates or Bachelor's degree with a technical and business component. For more information regarding this job and our online application go to www.Minnkota.com . Resumes will not be accepted without a completed application.
 
Minnkota Power Cooperative is an EEO/AAP/Female/Minority/Disabled/Vets Employer
 
Essential Responsibilities  
Develop and maintain resource loaded schedules for Minnkota portfolio
  • Develop and maintain project schedules using Primavera P6 software
  • Balance Minnkota resources across all corporate needs; capital and maintenance
  • Set up project baselines to reflect initial estimate of resource requirements to later report against actuals
  • Coordinate work resources and schedules with operation's planners and superintendents.
  • Work closely with project and program managers on prioritization and scheduling of all capital projects and maintenance programs
Monitor project progress to track variances in scope, schedule and budget 
  • Coordinate with operations planners and superintendents on project schedules
  • Report project costs and project schedules
  • Set up and maintain project and portfolio variance reports using advanced analytical tools
  • Maintain portfolio governance and management committee reports
Manage risk and change control processes
  • Identify challenges or risks and apply change control, as needed
  • Provide management and control of the change control process
  • Amend project schedules, resource plans, and budgets, as required
  • Support and maintain the risk matrix and identify when risks are triggered
  • Provide project/program management guidance
  • Develop project budgets and schedules, preliminary through final
  • Set up regular scheduled reporting to be sent out to managers and stakeholders
  • Analyze proposed corrective action plans to determine expected outcomes
  • Determine when budget amendments are required
 
Utilize Primavera P6 EPPM software
  • Manage and maintain organizational breakdown structure (OBS), security profiles, user administration, and resource hierarchy within P6
  • Maintain the enterprise project structure (EPS) to meet Minnkota's current and future needs
  • Develop and update the corporate work breakdown structure (WBS) for project schedules
  • Support integration efforts with Sage estimating software, as well as Oracle
  • Oversee user access and develop custom user views for efficient management of projects and portfolios
  • Administer Primavera P6 Team Member mobile application for effective activity status updating and time tracking.
  • Continually research new methods for project scheduling and reporting
Organizational Competencies
  • Safety
  • Integrity
  • Teamwork
  • Innovation
  • Reliability
Job Competencies
  • Building Effective Teams
  • Decision Quality
  • Flexibility and Adaptability
  • Process Management
  • Strategic Agility
Goals and Objectives
An employee filling this role will meet changing and unique goals and objectives, as established by their supervisor, related to the broader area in which the employee is assigned.
Job Qualification Standards
Education and Training
  • Associate's or Bachelor's degree with a technical and business component
  • PMP certification and/or MBA or MPM preferred
  • Must maintain a valid driver's license
Experience
  • Minimum of two years of industry experience with demonstrated increase in responsibility and complexity
  • Experience in engineering and/or operations is preferred
  • Experience with project scheduling tools (Microsoft Projects or Primavera P6) is preferred
  • Previous project management experience on a multi-disciplined project is preferred
  • Experience observing project schedules and budget constraints on diverse projects is preferred
  Physical and Mental Demands
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical demands: While performing the duties of this position, the incumbent is primarily required to sit, stand, walk, stoop, bend and frequently utilize a keyboard/computer. Specific vision abilities include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
Mental demands: While performing the duties of this position, the incumbent will be required to problem solve, read, write and analyze data, work under schedules and deadline pressure, present information to others, work independently and use discretion and judgment for confidential or sensitive projects/issues.
  Work Environment: While performing the duties of this position, the employee is exposed to an office environment indoors, and will travel outdoors to multiple locations dependent on work.

Company

Minnkota Power Cooperative has a wide range of more than 400 knowledgeable and skilled employees who work to bring reliable, low-cost electric energy to northwestern Minnesota and eastern North Dakota.  Minnkota employs engineers, electrical line workers, power plant personnel, electricians, accountants and many other positions needed to manage our unique and evolving business.

Corporate headquarters are located in Grand Forks, N.D.  The primary source of electric generation is the Milton R. Young Station, a power plant located near Center, N.D., 35 miles northwest of Bismarck, N.D.

For nearly 80 years, Minnkota has been energizing homes, farms, schools and businesses. And the future is bright. New employees are needed to power our growing local economies and the technological advancements that are changing the way we view the world.  Career growth and development are a priority at Minnkota, creating a challenging and rewarding work environment. The company promotes a work culture that strives to keep employees engaged, healthy and productive.

If you're looking for a rewarding career that offers competitive pay, benefits and advancement opportunities, we invite you to view our Apply Today!

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