Duke Energy Corporation

Project Controls Specialist I or Project Controls Specialist II

LocationCharlotte, NC
Job Typefull_time

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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


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 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 Requirements

5-15%

Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)

No

Represented/Union Position

No

Visa Sponsored Position

No

Posting Expiration Date

Saturday, June 21, 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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