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JOB TITLE: * Project Controls Analyst *REQUISITION: * TRE0010 *DEPARTMENT: Development *LOCATION: * Topeka General Office or One Kansas City Place Topeka, KS or Kansas City, MO

*PAY RANGE: * Project Controls Analyst I: $51,200 - $63,700
Project Controls Analyst II: $62,300 - $77,900 Sr Project Controls Analyst: $70,400 - $93,900 Lead Project Controls Analyst: $83,100 - $110,800

Scheduled Work Hours: Monday - Friday, typically 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., with additional work hours as required.

Summary of Primary Duties: Evergy is committed to leading the Responsible Portfolio Transition. Under general direction of the Director Project Management & Controls, the successful candidate in this key role will be responsible for project controls for renewable and conventional generation projects. Evergy’s 2024 Triennial Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) called for 3,600 MWs of new wind and solar and 2,445 MWs of new conventional generating assets over the next ten years. The Project Controls Analyst will be a key member of the team and will be responsible for tracking and reporting on scope, cost and schedules. This position primarily partners with the Development Project Managers and Construction Supervisors, for both renewable and conventional generation projects, to assist in completing new generation projects on time and on budget.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• A Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, finance, accounting or relevant experience.
• General finance or accounting experience is highly preferred, and candidate should be proficient in the use of spreadsheet and word process software applications.
• Work experience must support abilities to work independently, assimilate and process diverse information, and communicate effectively with management, teammates, and stakeholders.
• Experience in Microsoft Project, Primivera, or other resource loaded scheduling software is preferred.

Summary of Primary Responsibilities:

• Forecast & Budget o Assist in the review process with Development team stakeholders o Assist in budget development and forecasting during the life of the project o Work with the Development team to develop, maintain and report project cost information. This will include tracking budgets, commitments, expenditures, forecasts and variances on direct and indirect costs, and summarizing planned, actual and remaining spend estimates.
• Outlook o Monthly tracking and variance analysis by project o Monthly Capex and O&M reporting to project stakeholders
• Cost Estimation o Develop project cost estimates in conjunction with Development Engineers and Project Managers o Post-construction cost variance review o Maintain cost estimate summary
• Schedules o Facilitate/develop project schedules o Update schedule progress as required
• Ad Hoc Tracking and Reporting o Southwest Power Pool, Regulatory, Data Requests, monthly project and financial reporting, etc. o Maintain and actively monitor project risk registers o Manage, track and report on risks to project scope, cost and schedule
• Additional duties as assigned

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities Required:

• A good understanding of work and business processes related to budgeting of large project work.
• Must demonstrate a general understanding of financial reporting and assimilating information for reports.
• Must be able to work independently and resolve work process issues utilizing analytical thinking, creative problem solving and sound reasoning.
• Good administrative and technical abilities to deal with large volumes of data and deal with multiple priorities and projects.
• Requires comprehensive skills in personal computer applications, and preferred knowledge financial system applications.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to present information to other work groups in a concise manner.
• Must be able to work effectively with others in a team environment and build relationships with all customers and work groups.
• Must demonstrate exceptional skills in interpersonal relations, self-motivation, and organization.

Licenses, Certifications, Bonding, and/or Testing Required: Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Working Conditions: Office, home and field working conditions. May require work beyond normal hours and occasional overnight travel. Must have a satisfactory work record including excellent attendance.

Evergy has a clear mission – To empower a better future. Evergy chooses to live this mission by valuing People First. We know that to lead the responsible energy transition and provide affordable, reliable, and sustainable service to our customers and communities, we need a team with a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. So, our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. We are committed to celebrating diversity and building a team where everyone – regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status – has a voice and can bring their best every day. We know that the more diverse and inclusive we are, the better we will be. Evergy is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer.

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Title: Project Controls Analyst

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Requisition ID: TRE0010