Specialist - Engineering (Project Coordinator)

Energy Transfer, recognized by Forbes as one of America's best large employers, is dedicated to responsibly and safely delivering America’s energy.  We are driven to inspire our employees to create superior value for our customers, our investors, a sustainable future and giving back to the community where we have long-standing commitments to causes including MD Anderson Children’s Cancer Hospital, The Salvation Army, The American Red Cross, Ronald McDonald House and many more. 

We value all of our employees who make our growth and success possible.  We are proud to offer industry leading compensation, comprehensive benefits, 401(k) match with additional profit sharing, PTO and abundant career opportunities. 

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Summary:  

Works with Engineering Project Managers to provide cost controls support on more complex projects. 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:  

·       Basic mastery of all skills of a cost analyst; ability to provide cost controls support on more complex projects and provide direction to peers.  

·       Facilitates project approval in system; assists in coding and tracking of all invoices, including retainage payments. 

·       Verifies rates are correct per contract and the invoice.

·       Tracks Actuals and Commitments in detail for the project.

·       Works closely with the Project Manager to provide an updated monthly forecast for the project

·       Provides significant project metrics as requested

·       Provides quarterly accruals for the project

·       Assists in creating contracts and/or work offers

·       Manages any necessary reclasses for the project

·       Manages documentation to be retained for project file. 

·       Exhibits strong communication and interpersonal skills, strong ability to apply judgment, and professionally challenge and question both basic and complicated activity and assumptions.

Requirements:

Education and/or Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

·         Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

·         2-5 years of industry related experience.

·         Must have thorough knowledge of SAP

·         Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple concurrent assignments

·         Must be detail oriented with good organizational skills.

·         Ability to communicate and assist in the resolution of issues in a professional manner.

·         Must be able to interface effectively with all levels of internal and external personnel.

·         Must have strong computer skills including Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and web-based applications via a mobile device.

Preferred Qualifications:

·         Basic knowledge of oil and gas projects

·         Basic knowledge of Apptus

·         Previous experience as a Materials or Documentation Coordinator on large capital project preferred

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE IS COMMENSURATE WITH THE SELECTED JOB LEVEL:

·         The Specialist/Analyst level requires a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and 2-5 years of relevant job related experience

·         The Senior Specialist/Analyst level requires a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and 5-8 years of relevant job related experience

Working Conditions:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

·       Usually, normal office working conditions.

·       Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50%25 of the time due to prolonged periods of sitting or standing.

·       Occasional overnight travel may be required.

·       Occasional visits to industrial/manufacturing settings, which may include exposure to various materials and chemicals, as well as extreme temperature conditions and loud machinery, and require appropriate personal protective equipment.

·       Must reside within 45 miles of reporting location.