Manager - Planning & Cost Control

External: Company: The Unite Illuminating Company, an Avangrid Company Department: Projects Job Title: Manager – Planning & Cost Control Location: Orange, CT Work Model: Office The salary range for this position is dependent upon experience, ranging from $141,120 to $176,400. What We Offer: Competitive benefits and growth opportunities Generous performance‑based bonuses 12% 401(k) match Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance Tuition reimbursement Professional development and clear career‑advancement pathways Purpose The Manager - Planning and Cost Control is responsible for managing schedules and related costs within assigned UI Projects portfolio of projects including project ’ s cost, schedule, and risk. The Manager Planning & Cost Control is responsible for providing leadership and developing a team of Cost Controllers/Schedulers. This position will report directly to Projects S r . Director within UI’s Projects group. This leader will work closely with Unit Managers, and Project Managers to ensure that projects are delivered safel y , ahead of schedule, and under budget. Responsibilities Responsible for managing the cost & schedule control within assigned CT Projects portfolio. Generation and supervision of periodic cost & schedule reports such as Progress and Earned V alue Report, Critical Path, 6-month look ahead, Cost Deviation analysis, etc. W ork with Project Managers and PMO to obtain and analyze the portfolio performance proactively identifying areas of risk. Responsible for creating and keeping all project schedules current. Ensures project team utilizes the standard project account structure and cost structures complying with FERC and any other applicable regulation, or customer requirement Support the Directors, Managers, and Project Managers on the development of Ad Hoc reporting requirements or documents required for regulatory proceedings. Supervises internal or external sta f f participation in project meetings leveraging schedule time and cost analysis to drive project performance. Manage and maintain the Risk profile within UI Projects portfolio obtaining input from all the team members. Supervise and approves the Risk Cost definition and the Mitigation Action Plans developed by the Project teams. Must ensure Schedulers/Cost Controllers are correctly reconciling costs with specific work packages and reported outputs in su f ficient detail for regulators and customers. Skills and Requirements Experience using cost and resource loaded schedules in Primavera. Advance utilization of Risk Management. Experience in capital project cost projections, trends, budgeting, and accounting. Focused on meeting customer reporting requirements. Advanced using SA P , writing queries, extracting data. Strong problem-solving and analytical skills. Results oriented. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Strong understanding of PMP principles and Quality Management Systems. Knowledge of main configuration and general arrangements of networks (substations and overhead lines) infrastructures. Proven ability to lead and work in a team environment. T eam oriented. Ability to think criticall y , generating reports and information required for regulatory filings and proceedings. Experience/ T raining: 5 years’ experience in Project Controls. Proficient at Microsoft Excel and W ord. Proficient in SA P . Proficient in scheduling (P6 preferred) Supervisory experience a plus. Required Education: Bachelor ’ s Degree in Accounting, Engineering, Economics, Business or related field. Competency Requirements: It is preferred that for this job, the candidate fulfills the requirements in terms of levels indicated belo w . 1. Delivering for the Business: Global view of the Business – Advanced Achieving Results and continuous improvements - Advanced Initiative – Advanced Innovation & Creativity – Competent 2. Global Relationships: Flexibility & Globalization - Competent Customer Focus - Advanced Communicating & Influencing – Advanced T eam W ork - Advanced 3. Global Leadership: T eam management – Advanced Developing Others - Advanced s Company: THE UNITED ILLUMINATING COMPANY Mobility Information Please note that any applicant who is not a citizen of the country of the vacancy will be subject to compliance with the applicable immigration requirements to legally work in that country. At Avangrid we provide fair and equal employment and advancement opportunities for all employees and candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. 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This is applicable to employees that will work in electric transmission, operations, and cyber security business areas in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, and New York within Avangrid Network and Corporate business areas. NERC Reliability Standards compliance roles and responsibilities may include additional access protections, training, audit engagement, and required evidence retention, and will be communicated by the employee’s management. Job Posting End Date: August-6-2026