Senior Project Controls Specialist

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Position Summary

Senior Project Controls Specialist (SrPCS) is a position responsible for developing analytical systems for routine project controls assignments including complex aspects of individual project estimating, scheduling, change analysis and cost control. The SrPCS is an essential position in the project controls core team. This position supports Principle Project Controls Specialists and Project Managers on varying ranked projects and programs in accordance with Project Management Center of Excellence (PMCoE) assignment criteria. SrPCS will lead or direct set-up and review of project controls status (cost, contract, WBS, schedule, resource, etc.). The SrPCS is responsible for performing various aspects of project control assignments using prescribed methods and tools and is critical to mentoring of PCS I/PCS II positions. The position is considered to have high degree of acumen in project controls principles and requires a higher level of cognitive comprehension and application; demonstrated through diverse work experiences. It requires proficient use, understanding and application of project controls principles, and associated project controls software tools.

Responsibilities

Develop/Generate Periodic Project Controls Communications (in Total) Assists in the development and generation of project controls routine analytics for communication(s) prescribed by the business unit. Leads the data collection, verification, validation and analysis of data to support project controls communications

Responsible for distributing and archiving project controls reports as appropriate.

Provide presentation quality reports and communications as needed to project and management teams and be available to present if needed to project team/management team

Lead and Perform Change Control Track and manage changes to the project scope, schedule and cost

Identify, assess, gain approval, and distribute change requests, change notices or change orders in a manner compliant with internal governance standards and terms and conditions of relevant contracts (as appropriate)

Support team in audit reviews and communications

Coordinate Project Controls Benchmarking and Self-Assessment Initiatives Assists in the coordination for scheduling benchmarking for project controls functions, and self-assessment initiatives relevant to types of projects typically managed by the project controls group Coordinate improvement opportunities, adoption of best practices to address gaps in performance

Expertise in Project Controls Methodologies Leads development and maintenance of:

a) Common Work Breakdown Structures (WBS)

b) Project schedules

c) Cost estimates

d) Systems to track and trend cash flow projections

e) Project change control management

f) Communications associated with project controls

Supports systems to track and communicate project status, perform project controls related analyses at a level appropriate for projects/programs for the assigned business

Create and Maintain Project Estimate Collaborates in the development of estimates describing scope, schedule and cost details for effective project controls baseline management

Assures estimates address project scope, necessary materials, resources and fully burdened labor, Owner furnished equipment, engineering and design, contract costs, industry data relative to scope, and risks

Manages estimates according to Company policies, PMCoE Standards and Business Unit processes

Effective Team Leadership

The SrPCS is responsible for maintaining effective relationships with customers, supports the resolution of quality issues and complete assignments (proposals, project tasks, reports, etc.) within negotiated budgets and schedules.

Required/Basic Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Finance, Project management or other related degree AND five (5) years minimum required related work experience

In lieu of Bachelors degree(s) AND 5 years related work experience listed above, High School/GED AND nine (9) years related work experience

Desired Qualifications

Masters degree in Project Management, Business Administration or Finance

Project Management Professional and/or Certified Associate of Project Management and/or AACE-PSP and/or AACE-CEP and/or AACE-CCC and/or AACE-EVP and/or PMI-SP

Additional Preferred Qualifications

Software such as MS Project/MS Office Suite, Primavera (P6 and Team Member), Business Objects, Passport, PowerPlan, Emax, Peoplesoft

Risk management tools / Monte Carlo analysis

Working Conditions

Hybrid Mobility Classification – Work will be performed from both remote and onsite locations after the onboarding period. However, hybrid employees should live within a reasonable daily commute to a Duke Energy facility.

3 days in office; flexible

Specific Requirements

Proficiency/Expertise with project management / project controls concepts / computer applications / analytics

Primavera P6

Strong collaborative team member

The Senior Project Controls Specialist may have relationships with individuals of varying levels in the following organizations:

Community Relations

Corporate Communications

Construction Management

Development

Engineering

Enterprise Security

Environmental, Health and Safety

Finance

Fuels

Global Risk Management and Insurance

Human Resources

Legal Department

Operations

Quality

Project Management Center of Excellence (PMCoE)

Project Management

Regulatory and Compliance

Stakeholder Engagement

Supply Chain

Project teams of external Suppliers/Vendors

Travel Requirements15-25%

Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)No

Represented/Union PositionNo

Visa Sponsored PositionNo

Posting Expiration DateFriday, May 16, 2025

All job postings expire at 12:01 AM on the posting expiration date.

Please note that in order to be considered for this position, you must possess all of the basic/required qualifications.

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