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Senior Grant Controls Specialist
Senior Grant Controls Specialist-March 2024
Portland
Mar 28, 2026
About Senior Grant Controls Specialist

  At PGE, our work involves dreaming about, planning for, and realizing a smarter, cleaner, more enduring Oregon neighborhood. Its core to our DNA and we haven’t stopped since we started in 1888. We energize lives, strengthen communities and drive advancements in energy that promote social, economic and environmental progress. We’re always on the lookout for people passionate about leading and being a part of teams that are advancing innovative clean energy solutions that are also affordable and accessible to all.

  Summary

  As a Grant Controls professional within PGE's dynamic enterprise environment, your role will be pivotal in steering the successful management and oversight of the company's diverse grant portfolio. In this position, you will be at the forefront of orchestrating the intricate web of tasks and deadlines that are integral to our grant processes, ensuring that each project aligns seamlessly with the detailed directives of the Statement of Project Objectives (SOPO). Your expertise in this field will not only facilitate effective internal coordination and supporting PGE’s grant execution team but will also extend to maintaining the intricate interplay/timeline of external stakeholder requirements, including those from partners, subrecipients, and governmental bodies. This role demands a keen eye for detail and a proactive approach to handle the complex, multifaceted nature of grant administration.

  In addition to these core functions, your role encompasses a broad spectrum of administrative responsibilities, all of which are crucial for maintaining the smooth operation of our enterprise-level grant activities. From overseeing the creation of purchase orders and handling intricate invoicing processes to scheduling key meetings and managing detailed financial forecasts, your contributions will be integral to the financial and operational pillars of our grant management system e.g. maintaining the departments SharePoint site and reporting of key performance metrics. Your ability to maintain a structured, organized repository for all grant-related information will ensure that our teams can access and utilize vital data efficiently. As the initial point of contact for individual grant schedule management, you will set the standard for meticulous project oversight, laying a strong foundation for future dedicated scheduling roles. Your position, balancing both the strategic and operational aspects of grant control, is key to driving PGE's mission forward in the realm of grant management and execution.

  Key Responsibilities

  Grant Schedule Management:

  Track and coordinate multiple grants, ensuring alignment with the SOPO.

  Manage individual grant schedules, updating as necessary.

  Tracking and reporting key performance metrics.

  Stakeholder Engagement:

  Facilitate review and input from various parties, including external stakeholders like partners and governmental bodies.

  Address and incorporate external requirements into grant management processes.

  Administrative Duties:

  Perform tasks such as P.O. creation, invoicing, and meeting scheduling.

  Oversee enterprise-level administrative support functions.

  Financial Management:

  Manage enterprise-level project forecasts, invoices, accruals, and payments.

  Ensure accuracy and compliance in financial reporting.

  Reporting and Repository Maintenance:

  Maintain a comprehensive repository for all PGE grants, ensuring organized access and management.Qualifications

  Education/Experience/Certifications

  Requires a bachelor’s degree in business, finance, project management, engineering, construction management or other related field or equivalent experience. Typically, five or more years working in a technical field in a regulated utility company or large complex engineering and construction programs or a related field.

  Competencies

  Functional Competencies:

  Intermediate knowledge and skill in project management/project controls principles, techniques, methods and standards; particularly related to construction projects and programs

  Intermediate knowledge of project management computer applications and tools such as scheduling software, team collaboration software, financial tools and spreadsheets

  Intermediate knowledge of asset, financial and inventory management software

  Intermediate knowledge of job planning, scheduling, design, estimating, construction activities, project risk management, project scope control and project communication management

  Intermediate knowledge of utility accounting, procurement and budgeting

  Intermediate knowledge of principles, concepts and methods used in Generation and T&D substation engineering, construction and maintenance

  Intermediate knowledge of the utility business Intermediate skills in using Microsoft Office programs such as Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint; intermediate skills in project management systems

  Advanced skills in learning and applying new technologies

  Intermediate knowledge of project management computer applications and tools such as scheduling software, team collaboration software, financial tools and spreadsheets

  General Competencies:

  Intermediate analytical thinking skills

  Intermediate business process interrelationship skills

  Intermediate decision-making skills

  Intermediate enterprise/business awareness skills

  Intermediate interpersonal skills

  Intermediate influence skills

  Working interpersonal skills

  Working negotiation skills

  Intermediate problem-solving skills

  Working written/oral communication skills

  Physical, Schedule/Attendance and Cognitive Demands

  Cognitive Level: Consistent use of logic or scientific thinking to define problems, collect information, establish facts and draw valid conclusions (for example, engineer, HR director, plant manager, etc.).

  Cognitive:

  Ability to adhere to set response times, deadlines and time-sensitive tasks

  Ability to follow accuracy standards

  Ability to follow through on decision-making tasks

  Ability to interact effectively and collaboratively within a team environment

  Ability to communicate and problem solve when under stress

  Ability to respond and adapt to frequent change

  Ability to accept and demonstrate self-awareness when provided constructive feedback

  Ability to discern feedback and acknowledge ownership of areas of improvement

  Ability to avoid future mistakes by applying reasonable skills to new but similar work situations or tasks

  Ability to successfully collaborate with peers, managers and others within the organization

  Demonstrates sound memory

  Ability to process new information to be applied consistently to work tasks

  Schedule/Attendance:

  Ability to work long hours

  Ability to work a variable schedule

  Ability to report to work and perform work during periods of severe inclement weather

  Ability to consistently meet attendance standards for regular, reliable, predictable, full-time attendance

  Physical Capabilities:

  Computer Use (use computer regularly for entire work shift)

  Environment: Office

  PGE supports hybrid flexible work arrangements; and will have a combination of in-the-office and working offsite. However, these arrangements may change due to business needs or changes in responsibility.

  #LI-CD1, #LI-Hybrid , #LI-Onsite

  Compensation Range:

  $85,500.00 - $142,500.00

  In addition, this position is eligible for a performance-based incentive bonus. Actual total compensation is commensurate with experience, skills, and education

  PGE believes in rewarding dedicated performance. We provide a total rewards package that is designed to reward your contributions to the company, and, at the same time, support your well-being and professional development, both now and into the future. To find out more, click here (https://portlandgeneral.com/hrcs5511) .

  Join us today and power your potential!

  Assisting with storms or other Company emergencies is a part of all positions at Portland General Electric.

  PGE is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. PGE will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

  PGE does not discriminate on the basis of disability. We recognize individuals have a variety of abilities to offer and we believe there is much to value and celebrate by incorporating different abilities into the work we do. One very important way we live this out is in our application and interview process. We work hard to support individuals who may need an accommodation to fully participate in these processes. If you feel you may need an accommodation, or would like to request one, please notify the Talent Acquisition Specialist (Recruiter) associated with the job posting. You may also make this request by contacting [email protected] or by calling 503-464-7250. The Recruiter will provide information and next steps for the accommodation process. Our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) team is also available for support. You can contact them at [email protected] .

  To be considered for this position, please complete the following employment application by the posting close date. Posting closes at midnight (Pacific Time) on the closing date below. If no date is listed, job is open until filled.

  At Portland General Electric, we’re innovators, builders, and achievers. We’re committed to powering our customers’ potential and making a difference for our community and the planet. Today, that commitment includes developing an intelligent and resilient electric grid, electrifying transportation and de-carbonizing the energy sector.

  We’re proud to deliver an exceptional experience to help our customers thrive. Our mission is to make clean, reliable and affordable energy services available to all. We obsess over serving customers and are committed to growing employee career paths with purpose. Equity and inclusion are core business values; we celebrate our differences and are committed to developing teams that reflect the communities we serve.

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