Cost Controls Specialist (Anchorage) - HCC

Consolidated Company Overview

ASRC Energy Services, LLC (AES) is part of the Arctic Slope Regional Corporation (ASRC) family of companies. ASRC is a private, for-profit corporation that is owned by and represents the business interests of its approximately 13,000 Iñupiaq shareholders. As the largest Alaskan-owned company employing over 15,000 people worldwide, ASRC and its subsidiaries are poised for the next era of growth with continued dedication to providing maximum benefit to our shareholders.

Cost Controls Specialist (Anchorage) - HCC

JOB SUMMARY

The Cost Controls Specialist is responsible for cost analysis and reporting, scheduling, forecasting, billing, vendor management, and monitoring funding. This will require close communication with Finance, as well as the project manager and other technical teams to provide expert project controls support throughout the project lifecycle, as well as other duties assigned.

This project-based position is located in HCC Anchorage office.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

·         Develop and implement project controls processes and procedures.

·         Daily monitoring of incurred costs to ensure costs are appropriately charged and coding is correct.

·         Generate detailed project schedules based on contract documents, customer specifications and work breakdown structure.

·         Monitor project progress and performance against established baselines.

·         Update project schedules and identify resource requirements in coordination with project management team.

·         Identify and analyze project risks and propose mitigation strategies.

·         Prepare and present project performance reports to clients and stakeholders.

·         Monitor labor reports to ensure accuracy.

·         Adjust work breakdown structure required to submit changes to the accounting team.

·         Analyze data and provide internal reports to the project management team on the value of work done (actual vs committed costs).

·         Provide timely, clear, and concise monthly updates to the project management team on project performance and key financial metrics.

·         Perform Estimate to Complete (ETC) and Estimate at Completion Costs (EAC) analyses to determine projected profitability.

·         Prepare an annual budget for the project based on information received from the technical team.

·         Adjust monthly forecasting accordingly based on changes in the project cost / schedule and interaction with the project team.

·         Prepare and submit invoices to customers in compliance with the contract agreement.

·         Work closely with Accounts Receivable to monitor submitted invoices and receipt of payments.

·         Work closely with Accounts Payable to monitor vendor invoices and payments.

·         Communicate with vendors, if required, on the project coding details and support documentation for the incurred cost.

·         Assist with changing orders and maintaining change order logs.

·         Communicate with the Finance Team on pending and approved change orders.

·         Provide support with estimate development in response to client RFP’s.

·         Comply with Company and customer policies and procedures.

·         Ensure the Project documents comply with quality, management and document control policies and procedures.

·         Support the AES zero-incident safety culture and assume personal accountability and responsibility for safe work practices in all projects, activities, and operations.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

·         Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, or Construction Management required.

·         Minimum of five (5) years of experience with project controls scheduling, cost analysis and reporting, forecasting, and vendor management.

·         Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and developing and maintaining spreadsheets, charts, and curves.

·         Proficiency with utilizing Primavera P6 scheduling software.

·         Proficiency with other Microsoft Office suite software such as Word, Outlook, Access, and Power Bi.

·         Ability to integrate cost and schedule.

·         Ability to maintain confidentiality on sensitive information.

·         Ability to follow procedures and established guidelines a must along with being able to work independently when required and as part of the team.

·         Must have good analysis skills and strong attention to detail for reconciling daily, weekly, and monthly reports.

·         Must have strong interpersonal communication skills and effectively communicate with key project departments.

·         Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

·         Valid Driver’s License.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

·         10 years of related experience – preferably with major projects

·         Project Management Professional – Association for the advancement of Cost Engineers and/or Schedulers

·         Experience with Oracle

·         Project Management Professional (PMP) certification

·         Proven ability to perform both Cost and Schedule duties

If you are an ASRC Shareholder looking for exciting training opportunities within AES, Click here to learn more about the Nutaaq program.

TOTAL REWARDS  

ASRC Energy Services, LLC (AES) is proud to offer a competitive benefits package aligned with our core ASPIRE values. Our benefits are designed to attract and retain the best talent. Our total rewards program supports the health and well-being of employees and their families.

What We Offer:

·         Medical Insurance: We offer comprehensive medical plans through Federal Employee Health Benefits Plan (FEHB).

·         Dental and Vision Insurance:  We offer two comprehensive dental plans

·         401K: 401K plan up to 4% match with immediate vesting after 2 pay periods.

·         Employee Assistance Program (EAP):  All employees and their household have access to our EAP program.

Additional Supplemental Insurance: Voluntary Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), Pet Insurance, Legal Services, Identity Theft Protection, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, and Critical Illness Insurance.

·         Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement opportunities and internal development through our ASPIRE Academy.

To learn more about our full suite of benefits visit our benefits page

About AES

We are proud to be named the Most Loved Workplace by Best Practices Institute in 2022, Best Company to Work for in Alaska by MSN Money, 24/7 Wall St. and Zippia for 2019 and the recipient of the prestigious ConocoPhillips 2019 and 2020 Supplier Recognition Award for Focus on Execution. Employing over 2,000 employees across our subsidiaries, AES is a service provider of choice in the energy industry. Our exceptional service quality and safety record sets us apart from our competitors. Our business purpose is to find solutions for a sustainable future, and we accomplish that by living our “ASPIRE” values, which stand for:

·         Absolute Integrity:  We do the right thing because it is the right thing to do

·         Safety: Safety is our foundation – we bring it everywhere we go

·         People First:  We take care of our people, and our people will take care of the business

·         Iñupiat Heritage: We believe in “one crew, one journey” and honor the values of our founders as we develop the future

·         Resilient Family: We encourage the right balance, and cultivate strong relationships with our clients and colleagues

·         Exceptional Service Quality: We deliver excellence by focusing on client needs and continuously improving our performance

Why You Should Work For Us

Our employees are our most important resource, so we seek collaboration across the organization, and value everyone’s contribution. Our employees are part of the solution for a sustainable future for the benefit of our shareholders, employees, families, and our communities. Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to work with a company like ours, and be a significant part of our business purpose? If so, keep reading. Start your career with AES and ASPIRE with us.

WORKING ON THE NORTH SLOPE

While working on the North Slope of Alaska, your lodging and food will be provided to you. All camps provide warm meals and options to grab a quick lunch or snack from the spike rooms. Rooms vary from single status to shared rooms where your roommate may work the opposite shift. Wi-Fi and Internet are free and available within the camp. Services vary depending upon where you are staying; however, most facilities offer housekeeping, self-serve laundry, commissary, mail, gyms, TV/Theater Room, etc. Each facility will have their own accommodations and policies that will be reviewed upon on-site orientation.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

A pre-hire post offer Functional Capacity Evaluation (FCE) will be conducted to determine an employee’s ability to safely perform to the job standard. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

If you need any assistance or reasonable accommodation to apply for this position, please contact the AES Human Resources Team at (907) 334-1688.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

A candidate must be able to meet the following non-exclusive requirements:                                                              

·         Meet the AES Driving Records and Motor Vehicle Use Policy.

·         Take and pass a pre-employment drug test which may include both UA and hair testing.

·         Meet the physical requirements of this position including working in a remote location under arctic conditions.

·         Required to take and pass a Fit-For-Duty Exam 

·         Required to complete and successfully pass a background check.

·         Must be able to obtain and maintain an access badge for the work location.

The availability of this position is contingent upon the Company’s continued operational needs once training is completed.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY STATEMENT

AES and its subsidiaries are committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We comply with the terms of Executive Order 11246, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act, and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Act (VEVRAA).

We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, medical condition, disability, status as a protected veteran, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, genetic information, or any other basis or characteristics prohibited by applicable law. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, and termination of employment.

For more information on equal opportunity please visit –

·         Workplace Discrimination Is Illegal

·         Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision

If you need any assistance or reasonable accommodation to apply for this position, please contact the AES Human Resources Team at (907) 334-1688.

NOTE TO ALL CURRENT EMPLOYEES

It is recommended that all current employees inform their managers when they apply for new positions as leadership will be notified of current employees applying for posted positions.