Overview The Construction Specialist will be responsible for the timely requisitioning, managing and updating of purchase orders, generating accruals in Oracle and ensuring adherence to all applicable payment processing procedures. Additionally, this person will support management and field personnel with administrative tasks and other duties.
Responsibilities
Core Responsibilities
- Establish and assure adherence to departmental guidelines and procedures related to procurement, ensuring compliance with all corporate EEO guidelines and programs, and maintaining accurate records utilizing spreadsheets, daily logs, and computer applications.
- Function as a point of contact for billing and invoice issues, facilitating the processing and payment of vendor invoices via Oracle in a timely manner, and managing monthly closing procedures for accruals and other items such as requisitions and monthly estimates to FP&A.
- Maintain the departments electronic and hard copy records, enhancing processes to maximize efficiency, and ensuring the completion of OJT's and other training via the TARR system.
- Assist in overseeing schedules for all employees to avoid conflict with operating requirements, reviewing procedures with employees to ensure compliance and accuracy, and ordering, distributing, and keeping inventory of office and field supplies.
- Work with minimal direction, be flexible, and possess the capability to handle multiple assignments and meet deadlines, ensuring that Human Performance Improvement (HPI) tools are incorporated into daily work activities.
- Provide support for all management personnel with tasks such as monitoring and tracking overall departmental performance, including Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), departmental and executive level presentations, and other assigned tasks necessary for the success of the department.
- Support the departments goals by providing assistance to CCIs and field personnel, performing other related tasks and assignments as required, and ensuring compliance with operating maintenance, housekeeping, and safety procedures to provide for employee safety and welfare.
- Commit to fostering a Zero Accident Culture, Diversity and Inclusion, Achieving Operational Excellence, and Developing an effective Cost Management Culture, enhancing customers' experience, and engendering a culture of honesty, trust, integrity, and openness on all issues.
Qualifications
Required Education/Experience
- High School Diploma/GED and 5 years relevant work experience Related experience includes finance, accounting and billing, supply chain, porject coordination and/or in the construction, repair and inspection of electric, Gas, Steam, facilities and remediation etc. or
- Associate's Degree and 4 years relevant work experience Related experience includes finance, accounting and billing, supply chain, porject coordination and/or in the construction, repair and inspection of electric, Gas, Steam, facilities and remediation etc. or
- Bachelor's Degree and 2 years relevant work experience Related experience includes finance, accounting and billing, supply chain, porject coordination and/or in the construction, repair and inspection of electric, Gas, Steam, facilities and remediation etc.
Preferred Education/Experience
- Bachelor's Degree and 2 years relevant work experience Related experience includes accounting and billing, supply chain, porject coordination and/or in the construction, repair and inspection of electric, Gas, Steam, facilities and remediation etc.
Relevant Work Experience
- Previous experience with enterprise solutions (Oracle, SAP) and other work management systems (e.g Maximo). Required
- Excellent computer skills to include Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) with the ability to learn other software applications. Required
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills (oral & written) with the ability to interface with customers and vendors. Required
- Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge and proficiency in navigating and collaborating with local, city, state, and federal agencies to ensure compliance and effective communication. Preferred
- Be familiar with the Capital and O&M budgets and other financial concepts (Balance Sheets, Income Statements, etc.). Preferred
- Knowledge of contract administration procedures, inspection and cost control. Preferred
Skills and Abilities
- Demonstrated analytical skills and
- Ability to analyze and interpret financial data and
- Ability to build strong customer relationships and
- Effective negotiation skills and
- Ability to drive multiple projects to successful completion and
- Ability to work within tight timeframes and meet strict deadlines and
- Experience in a regulated environment
Licenses and Certifications
- Driver's License Required
Additional Physical Demands
- Must be able to respond to Company emergencies by performing a System Emergency Assignment to restore service to our customers.
- Must be willing and able to wear all necessary personal Protective Equipment (PPE),
- Must be able to walk, stand, lift, climb, bend, kneel, stoop, and/or reach throughout the workday.
- Must be willing and able to sit or stand to use a keyboard, mouse, and computer for entire shift.
- Must have excellent manual dexterity and be able to use hands for entire shift.
- Must be willing and able to work in hot or cold climates during emergencies i.e. Storm Duty.
- Must be willing and able to travel to company locations, including work on storm restoration and heat contingencies.
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