Associate Project Controls Specialist, Cost Analysis At GFiber, we believe in the power of great internet that lets people do more, helps communities get stronger and makes amazing things possible. We're not just growing to build better internet experiences, we're also building a welcoming place where people who want to make a difference can grow their careers.
GFiber is an Alphabet company that brings Google Fiber and Google Fiber Webpass internet services to homes and businesses across the United States. Our growing, inclusive team is expanding as we connect more cities and people.
The application window will be open until at least September 20, 2024. This opportunity will remain online based on business needs which may be before or after the specified date. This role is not eligible for immigration sponsorship. Role Description As an Associate Project Controls Specialist at GFiber, you will partner with Project Controls Managers and the Field Operations team to ensure our ambitious construction projects are delivered on time and on budget. In this role, you will use your organizational skills to ensure that projects are delivered systematically and problem-solving skills to identify and drive improvements in our process to make sure that projects are highly controlled. You will also use data to guide your recommendations. More specific to this role, you will also be the team expert in project control cost tooling and processes. This means you will develop the standards, oversee rollout and training of new cost tools and processes, manage our cost control support vendors, and be the cost control SME and liaison between stakeholders and business partners.
In this role, you'll: Support the regional project controls, accounting, and technical operations teams as the central point of contact for cost control.Partner with Project Controls Managers and cross functional partners through training and regular office hours to ensure alignment across regional team members.Identify process inefficiencies, assess risk, and create solutions that allow for the central implementation of budgets, controls and schedules for a centralized projects controls team.Provide financial support through monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting, including cost analysis and earned value calculations, to drive business insights and resource planning.Develop monthly, quarterly, and annual financial projections and reports based on analysis of consumption and productivity data then work with cross-functional partners to ensure regular monthly reconciliations, spend governance, reviews, and approvals.At a minimum we'd like you to have: BA/BS degree in business or finance field or equivalent practical experience.2 years relevant experience in banking, construction, finance, controls, or similar environment.Experience extracting and entering data using spreadsheet software for data quality, reconciliation, and process improvements.It's preferred if you have: Experience in project management, finance and accounting processes and terminology.Knowledge of the tracking of actual costs, work performed, and forecasting.Experience using business intelligence, spreadsheet (e.g. Google Sheet, Excel) and automation tools.Direct experience with earned value of expended costs, project delivery and close out, and project reporting.Exposure to internet service providers, utilities, or similar field.The US base salary range for this full-time position is $77,000 - $84,000 + bonus + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.
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