Project Scheduler Cost Controller

K&A Engineering Consulting - is a privately held company, providing comprehensive consulting, engineering and design, program/project management, construction management, and support services to power utility and industrial clients. Specializing in substation, transmission, distribution, distributed energy resources, and EPC services, we excel in solving complex challenges with precision-driven solutions. We pride ourselves on employing top talent, fostering a culture of excellence, and building meaningful relationships with clients and employees. Powered by Innovation, Passion & Purpose. Start your K&A Career: We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Project Scheduler Cost Controller to join our team at K&A Engineering in August, Maine. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work on exciting and challenging projects that make a real impact in the energy and utility sectors. You'll be part of a dynamic, people-focused team where your expertise, ideas, and contributions will be valued and celebrated. Role Expectations: The Scheduler and Cost Controller is required to produce a variety of regular and ad-hoc reports in support of our project planning and control initiatives. Working closely with all functional departments, the Cost Controller plays a key role in ensuring that policies, procedures, and standards are adhered to. Verifying the accuracy of all cost information - including confirmation that costs have been properly coded and allocated to the project budget. Producing required accounting and project cost reports. Producing reports on deviations, under-runs and over-runs. Preparing forecasts and cost trend reports. Reviewing and evaluating trends and their impact on project costs. Monitoring project costs and commitment to budget and forecast. Maintaining change control and the change order Assessing progress measurement and developing/updating progress curves for progress reporting. Responsible for EVM during all project stages. Develop an Integrated Master Schedule of the project according to Customer standards and approved scheduling tool. Develop and evaluate the activities in the Integrated Project Schedule that affect the project and be able to capture work that can be completed in six (6) month Look-Ahead increments including work on critical path, work with less than 2 weeks float, work that can be consolidated, and work required to support that which is compatible with other projects. Develop Project Sequence/Logic - preparation of project schedules that accurately identify the interrelationship of activities to be performed by the various disciplines and Third Party involvement in the project. Perform Current Schedule and Cost (EV, AC) vs. Performance Measurement Baseline, compare and highlight major activity deviations between the original baseline and the current plan based on monthly updates. Perform Critical Path Analysis, identify and analyze critical paths/activities to ascertain project completion in time and in budget, including forecasting delays and evaluation of alternative scenarios. Overall responsibility for providing guidance to other project personnel on good scheduling practices and techniques. Customer Manager Planning and Control will coordinate Scheduler-Cost Controller Group to ensure the accomplishment of the Portfolio planning and control goals. Scheduler-Cost Controller Group will work under Manager Planning and Control who will provide direction and oversight. Produce a variety of regular and ad-hoc reports in support of our project planning and control initiatives. Work closely with all functional departments, the Controller/Cost Analyst plays a key role in ensuring that policies, procedures, and standards are adhered to. Responsible for developing, implementing, feeding, reconciling and maintaining valuable project control databases and reports for projects. Manages and ensures the reconciliation of program controls data with financial and performance systems, coordinating with Project Managers. Verifies the accuracy of all cost information including confirmation that costs have been properly coded and allocated to the project budget. Producing required accounting and project cost Producing reports on deviations, under-runs and over- Preparing forecasts and cost trend Reviewing and evaluating trends and their impact on project Monitoring project costs and commitment to budget and Maintaining change control and the change order Assessing progress measurement and developing/updating progress curves for progress reporting. Responsible for EVM during all project stages. What we're looking for: Minimum 3 years of experience in Project Controlling and 4 years of experience in Construction Project Scheduling required Bachelor's degree preferred CAPM or PMI-SP Certificate or equivalent (requires Avangrid approval) SAP experience required Primavera (preferred) and/or MS Project experience required Experience in the functional area under which it will be contracted: Substations, T&D, Gas-Hydro and OSG Why Join K&A? People-First Culture: We put our people at the center of everything we do, creating an environment where your professional and personal growth is a top priority. Innovation & Learning: We encourage continuous learning and invest in your development through training, mentorship, and hands-on experience. Collaborative Team Environment: We believe in the power of collaboration and working together to achieve the best outcomes for our clients and employees. Recognition & Growth: We've earned our reputation through uncompromising precision and a commitment to excellence. As an agile and fast-growing company, we offer plenty of opportunities for your career advancement and growth. Competitive Compensation & Benefits: We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, flexible PTO, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and much more. Check out our career page for more information! The salary range for this role considers a wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, licenses and certifications, and other related skillsets. The disclosed range is an estimate and has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled.