Project Controls Specialist I or Project Controls Specialist II

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Position Summary

The Project Controls Specialist I (PCSI) OR Project Controls Specialist II (PCSII) positions are responsible for developing analytical systems for routine project controls assignments, including the fundamental aspects of individual project estimating, scheduling, change analysis, and cost control. The PCS roles are integral parts of the project controls core team, supporting Project Managers on various ranked projects and programs in accordance with Project Management Center of Excellence (PMCoE) assignment criteria. Responsibilities include assisting in the setup and review of project controls status such as cost, contract, WBS, schedule, and resources. The PCSI/PCSII uses standard methods and tools for project control tasks and supports team growth through ongoing learning and improvement. These positions require a foundational understanding of project controls principles and associated software tools, demonstrated through growing work experiences.

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

Common Work Breakdown Structures (WBS)

Project schedules

Cost estimates

Systems to track and trend cash flow projections

Project change control management

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

This position is responsible for maintaining relationships with stakeholders, resolving quality issues, and completing assignments (proposals, project tasks, reports, etc.) within negotiated budgets and schedules.

This posting is for one open position. Dependent on relative experience, the level to which a candidate is aligned is outlined below.

Required/Basic Qualifications

Project Controls Specialist I

Associate’s degree in project management, Business Administration, Finance or Engineering.

In lieu of associate’s degree(s) listed above, High School/GED AND two (2) years related work experience.

Project Controls Specialist II

Associate’s degree in project management, Business Administration, Finance or Engineering AND two (2) years minimum related work experience.

In lieu of associate’s degree(s) AND 2 year(s) related work experience listed above, High School/GED AND five (5) years related work experience.

Desired Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in project management, Business Administration, Finance or other related degree.

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

Strongly Preferred Qualifications

Experience with Carolina East Transmission Project Controls

Experience with Eco Sys Forecasting Tool

Experience with forecasting and budgeting on complex projects

Working knowledge on cost analysis and portfolio management.

Understanding of Carolinas East Transmission schedule templates

Proficiency and hands on experience in the navigation and use of Oracle’s Primavera scheduling tool

Experience leading schedule review meetings and work with a project team to obtain information to build / update a project schedule

Working knowledge/proficiency with project management concepts, project controls concepts, computer applications such as scheduling so ware and spreadsheets

Demonstrated experience with schedule integration of multiple projects

Demonstrated knowledge of analyzing, integra ng, trending, and forecasting schedule information for projects

Demonstrated knowledge and usage of earned value techniques

Highly engaged self-starter, identifying problems and offering possible solutions and taking appropriate actions for resolution

Certified Associate of Project Management

Project Management Professional Certification

Working Conditions

Hybrid (3 days in office a week) – Work will be performed from both remote and onsite locations after the

onboarding period. However, hybrid employees should live within a reasonable commute to their designated

Duke Energy facility.

Desired Qualifications

Experience using so ware such as Business Objects, MS Office Suite, Visio, PowerPlan or Maximo

Experience in Transmission Project Controls, Management or Construction

Experience working with a Regulated Utility Company, Coal Fired Generating Plants, or large complex engineering and construction programs or project in fixed price and/or T&M environment a plus

The Project Controls Specialist I (PCSI) / Project Controls Specialist II (PCSII) 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 Requirements5-15%

Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)No

Represented/Union PositionNo

Visa Sponsored PositionNo

Posting Expiration DateMonday, June 23, 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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