CAMS is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Project Controls & Work Management Planner to support capital projects and major maintenance initiatives within the power generation and energy infrastructure sector.
This hybrid role combines project controls (cost management, schedule integration, forecasting, reporting) with site work management planning, including Maximo work order creation, procurement coordination, and invoice processing. The planner ensures structured financial control, transparent reporting, and seamless integration between ongoing project execution and plant operations.
The position works closely with Project Managers, Project Engineers, the Project Construction Manager, Operations, Maintenance, Supply Chain, and Finance, serving as a critical link between project governance, site work processes, and financial oversight.
Merom Generating Station is a 2-Unit, 1080-MW rated coal-fired power plant.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Project Controls & Financial Management
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Develop, maintain, and update cost forecasts, cash flow projections, and cost control structures.
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Establish and manage budgets, cost codes, and control accounts aligned with capital approval processes.
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Track and reconcile commitments, accruals, and actuals against approved budgets.
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Prepare monthly cost reports, variance analyses, and executive-level dashboards.
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Support change management workflows, including tracking contingency usage and cost impacts.
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Coordinate with Finance to ensure alignment between project cost data and corporate accounting systems.
Schedule Integration & Planning Support
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Assist in the development and maintenance of integrated project schedules (Primavera P6 or equivalent).
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Support earned-value style progress tracking, schedule updates, and milestone validation.
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Ensure schedule data accurately reflects project execution constraints and plant coordination needs.
Work Management Planning (Maximo-Centric)
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Create, manage, and maintain Maximo work orders supporting project and major maintenance activities.
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Coordinate purchase requisitions (PRs), purchase orders (POs), and procurement workflows.
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Track material status, service procurement, and readiness for field execution.
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Support invoice validation, approval workflows, and payment processing consistent with contractual terms.
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Maintain accurate work order cost tracking to support audits and financial reporting.
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Align work management processes with site Operations and Maintenance requirements.
Interface & Cross-Functional Coordination
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Serve as an integration point between Projects, Construction, Engineering, Operations, Maintenance, Supply Chain, and Finance.
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Support EPC contractors and specialty vendors by ensuring proper setup in work management and procurement systems.
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Assist with DOE, regulatory, or owner-required reporting as applicable.
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Participate in planning meetings, cost reviews, schedule/status reviews, and readiness discussions.
Governance & Compliance
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Ensure all project controls and work management activities comply with internal controls, owner standards, and audit requirements.
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Support documentation for capital approvals, procurement traceability, and cost recovery processes.
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Maintain disciplined recordkeeping to support claims avoidance, regulatory reviews, and audit readiness.
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Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, Finance, or related field (or equivalent experience).
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4+ years of experience in project controls, work management planning, or cost/schedule support roles.
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Solid understanding of project cost control, forecasting, reporting, and schedule integration.
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Experience supporting capital projects, outages, environmental retrofits, or major maintenance initiatives.
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Strong analytical skills with excellent organization, communication, and cross-functional coordination capabilities.
Preferred
- Experience in coal, gas, or renewable power generation facilities.
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Hands-on experience with IBM Maximo, including work orders, PR/PO workflows, and invoice processing.
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Familiarity with Primavera P6, SAP, Oracle, or other enterprise project systems.
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Experience supporting Owner’s Representative or hybrid owner/plant project environments.
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Experience assisting DOE-funded or regulated infrastructure projects.
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Ability to operate effectively in early-stage or rapidly evolving project environments.
Working Conditions
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Power generation facility environment
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Exposure to heat, cold, noise, dust, fumes, heights, and uneven terrain
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Extended hours and shift work may be required
Applicants must possess a valid driver's license and maintain a clean driving record, as this position requires occasional travel for company business. Candidates should be comfortable operating a vehicle as part of their job responsibilities and must meet any applicable company and insurance requirements.
We offer a variety of excellent benefits. Full-time employees are offered the following: medical, dental, vision, LTD, STD, and Life insurance plans. You can even select additional “al la carte” benefits to meet all your needs. You can also enroll in our 401k, flex spending accounts for medical and childcare needs, and participate in our employee referral and tuition reimbursement programs.
Qualified Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States. Qualified Applicants will not require employer sponsored work authorization now or in the future for employment in the United States.
We believe in transparency and providing candidates with important information to make informed decisions. The salary range for this position is commensurate with experience, qualifications, and location. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors, including but not limited to skills, experience, and relevant qualifications.
This range represents the base salary and does not include other forms of compensation, such as bonuses, benefits, or equity, which may be offered in addition to the base pay. The company reserves the right to modify compensation ranges at any time in accordance with business needs and market conditions.
