Kiewit Corporation
Sr. Project Controller - Kiewit Power Engineering
Kiewit Corporation, Lenexa, Kansas, United States,
Requisition ID: 170377
Job Level: Mid Level
Home District/Group: Kiewit Power Engineering
Department: Operational Finance
Market: Power
Employment Type: Full Time
Position Overview
As a Senior Project Controller, you will support multiple projects ranging from $1 million to $4 billion in accounting and finance related functions. In many cases, Sr. Project Controllers are directly assigned to our largest ($200M+) and most important projects, serving as the CFO and trusted advisor to Operations Managers and Executive Management. The primary focus of this position includes: managing and developing careers of business team members, establishing trust and credibility with upper level management, and providing meaningful insight and accurate analysis to those same managers for decision making purposes. The Sr. Project Controller position also requires strong leadership skills, relentless ambition for continuous improvement, and polished technical and soft skills.
At Kiewit, the scale of our operations is huge. Our construction and engineering projects span across the United States, Canada and Mexico, improving and connecting communities with every initiative. We depend on our high-performing operations support professionals — they’re the glue that holds multiple areas of the business together and the catalysts that make things happen. We hire only the most driven people and we offer them diverse career opportunities, strong leadership and mentorship, rewarding, collaborative work, and responsibility they won’t find just anywhere. We’re always pushing new limits. You can too.
District Overview
Kiewit Engineering Group, Inc is a full-service consulting and engineering firm serving the infrastructure and engineering markets. Our combined staff of more than 1,300 engineers and design professionals have expertise that spans all major engineering disciplines to serve transportation, power, water/wastewater, mining, building, and oil, gas & chemical markets. Backed by 130 years of construction experience, our construction-driven engineering focuses on constructability and safety in the earliest phases of projects to ensure on-time and on-budget project delivery.
Our rapidly growing Power district, which includes structural, civil, piping, mechanical, process, process safety, electrical, instrument and control disciplines, is a multi-faceted division of Kiewit with best-in-class technical expertise focused on the EPC delivery model for power facilities. We offer a variety of engineering services, including owner's engineering, project development, detailed engineering and design, construction management and plant services. Our engineering teams bring power projects to life across North America in the following areas:
• Gas-fired generation
• Power delivery
• Environmental retrofits
• Renewables and new technology
• Water/wastewater
Location
This position is based out of our Lenexa, KS office.
Responsibilities
Analyzes and effectively communicates financial results of the project to upper level management
Earns trust, credibility, and buy in of processes from Operations team to create better cohesion and clear communication within the organization
Understands financial reporting - including the upstream effects of reporting to other areas of the organization
Manages the division of responsibilities and communication between various project & home office departments
Drives continuous improvement throughout the organization and is a proponent for positive change
Effectively utilizes the right data, reports, and tools for risk analysis and benchmarking
Reviews all project and estimate cash flows, contract terms, and change orders in detail for financial risks and opportunities
Recognizes when and who to escalate specific conversations/issues
Understands, substantiates, and reconciles all financial reports monthly and annually
Creates an inviting workplace that motivates and challenges each team member to achieve career goals and strive for opportunities
Understands the needs of the organization, aims to bring in high quality talent, and continually develops team members through critical conversations and performance reviews
Monitors results of new processes, trouble-shoots failures and issues, and presents solutions to unsolicited problems
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
5-10 years of financial/data analysis or public accounting experience
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, and/or an equivalent degree is require
Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel
Effective communication (both oral and written), organization, and interpersonal skills
Strong organizational, problem-solving and analytical skills
Ability to balance multiple tasks and responsibilities
High level of professionalism and standards
Managerial experience
Must be able to freely access all parts of a construction site in wide-ranging climates and environments
Travel and/or relocation may be required for this position (up to 20%)
Ability to work in the United States without sponsorship, both now and in the future
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
CPA, MBA, or public accounting experience preferred
Knowledge of or familiarity with principal field business management systems: SAP
Proven track record of successfully developing or managing a team
#LI-EA1
Other Requirements:
• Regular, reliable attendance
• Work productively and meet deadlines timely
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.
• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
Company: Kiewit
Job Level: Mid Level
Home District/Group: Kiewit Power Engineering
Department: Operational Finance
Market: Power
Employment Type: Full Time
Position Overview
As a Senior Project Controller, you will support multiple projects ranging from $1 million to $4 billion in accounting and finance related functions. In many cases, Sr. Project Controllers are directly assigned to our largest ($200M+) and most important projects, serving as the CFO and trusted advisor to Operations Managers and Executive Management. The primary focus of this position includes: managing and developing careers of business team members, establishing trust and credibility with upper level management, and providing meaningful insight and accurate analysis to those same managers for decision making purposes. The Sr. Project Controller position also requires strong leadership skills, relentless ambition for continuous improvement, and polished technical and soft skills.
At Kiewit, the scale of our operations is huge. Our construction and engineering projects span across the United States, Canada and Mexico, improving and connecting communities with every initiative. We depend on our high-performing operations support professionals — they’re the glue that holds multiple areas of the business together and the catalysts that make things happen. We hire only the most driven people and we offer them diverse career opportunities, strong leadership and mentorship, rewarding, collaborative work, and responsibility they won’t find just anywhere. We’re always pushing new limits. You can too.
District Overview
Kiewit Engineering Group, Inc is a full-service consulting and engineering firm serving the infrastructure and engineering markets. Our combined staff of more than 1,300 engineers and design professionals have expertise that spans all major engineering disciplines to serve transportation, power, water/wastewater, mining, building, and oil, gas & chemical markets. Backed by 130 years of construction experience, our construction-driven engineering focuses on constructability and safety in the earliest phases of projects to ensure on-time and on-budget project delivery.
Our rapidly growing Power district, which includes structural, civil, piping, mechanical, process, process safety, electrical, instrument and control disciplines, is a multi-faceted division of Kiewit with best-in-class technical expertise focused on the EPC delivery model for power facilities. We offer a variety of engineering services, including owner's engineering, project development, detailed engineering and design, construction management and plant services. Our engineering teams bring power projects to life across North America in the following areas:
• Gas-fired generation
• Power delivery
• Environmental retrofits
• Renewables and new technology
• Water/wastewater
Location
This position is based out of our Lenexa, KS office.
Responsibilities
Analyzes and effectively communicates financial results of the project to upper level management
Earns trust, credibility, and buy in of processes from Operations team to create better cohesion and clear communication within the organization
Understands financial reporting - including the upstream effects of reporting to other areas of the organization
Manages the division of responsibilities and communication between various project & home office departments
Drives continuous improvement throughout the organization and is a proponent for positive change
Effectively utilizes the right data, reports, and tools for risk analysis and benchmarking
Reviews all project and estimate cash flows, contract terms, and change orders in detail for financial risks and opportunities
Recognizes when and who to escalate specific conversations/issues
Understands, substantiates, and reconciles all financial reports monthly and annually
Creates an inviting workplace that motivates and challenges each team member to achieve career goals and strive for opportunities
Understands the needs of the organization, aims to bring in high quality talent, and continually develops team members through critical conversations and performance reviews
Monitors results of new processes, trouble-shoots failures and issues, and presents solutions to unsolicited problems
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
5-10 years of financial/data analysis or public accounting experience
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, and/or an equivalent degree is require
Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel
Effective communication (both oral and written), organization, and interpersonal skills
Strong organizational, problem-solving and analytical skills
Ability to balance multiple tasks and responsibilities
High level of professionalism and standards
Managerial experience
Must be able to freely access all parts of a construction site in wide-ranging climates and environments
Travel and/or relocation may be required for this position (up to 20%)
Ability to work in the United States without sponsorship, both now and in the future
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
CPA, MBA, or public accounting experience preferred
Knowledge of or familiarity with principal field business management systems: SAP
Proven track record of successfully developing or managing a team
#LI-EA1
Other Requirements:
• Regular, reliable attendance
• Work productively and meet deadlines timely
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.
• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
Company: Kiewit