Duke Energy Corporation

Sr Project Controls Specialist

Sr Project Controls Specialist
LocationCharlotte, NC
Job Typefull time
On-site
Utilities

About This Job

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Position Summary

This position is responsible for initiating and completing routine aspects of project control assignments, using prescribed methods and tools. This position performs the more complex aspects of project forecasting, cost alignment to schedules, cost analysis, variance analysis, budgeting, trending and burn rates, change control, and cost control,while reporting up to program or portfolio level.This position supports Project Managers on varying size projects and is expected toperform responsibilities with minimal oversight.The position is considered a technical SME/support position and requires college level reasoning via formal education or work experience. It requires working knowledge to proficient use, understanding and application of project controls principles, procedures, and associated project controls software tools. This position must be able to identify problems, develop solutions and take actions to resolve them. This position must be adept at picking up and using unfamiliar software and able to work with large and complex data files. Advanced to expert level of experience in Excel is required for this role.

Responsibilities

Generate periodic project controls reports (monthly, quarterly, and ad-hoc). Responsible for gathering, verifying, validating, and analyzing data in support of project controls reporting. Responsible for distributing and archiving project controls reports as appropriate.
Perform Change Control. Track and manage changes to the project scope and cost baseline. Identify, assess, gain approval for, and distribute change requests, change notices and/or change orders in a manner compliant with internal governance standards and terms and conditions of relevant contracts (as appropriate).
Project Controls Benchmarking and Self-Assessment Initiatives. Assist in scheduling and carrying out benchmarking and self-assessment initiatives relevant to project controls and the types of projects typically managed by the project controls group. Identify and communicate improvement opportunities, adoption of best practices and counter measures to address gaps in performance.
Expertise in Project Controls Methodologies. Experience with maintaining cost estimates, tracking, and trending cash flow reports, change control documentation (scope or cost) and/or any reports associated with project controls. Tracks and reports project status, performs variance and other data analyses at a level appropriate for the project.
Create and Maintain Project Estimate. Work with Estimator(s) to create or create project cost estimate to establish effective cost controls management. Assure that project estimate includes all necessary materials, resource / labor rates, manufactured materials / equipment as well as current industry data relative to project scope. Manage the estimate according to Project Management Center of Excellence Estimating Standard and review cycle.
Effective Team Participation. The PCS is responsible for maintaining effective relationships with customers, supports the resolution of quality issues and completes assignments (proposals, project tasks, reports, etc.) as negotiated. Displays proficiency in conflict resolution and reaching win-win outcomes among team members.


Required/Basic Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Business Administration or
Bachelors degree in Engineering or
Bachelors degree in Finance or
Bachelors degree in Project management
5+ years related work experience
In lieu of Bachelors degree(s) AND 5 year(s) related work experience listed above, High School/GED AND 9 year(s) related work experience


Desired Qualifications

Masters degree in Project management or
Masters degree in Business or
Masters degree in Finance
In addition to desired degree, 10 years related work experience
Project Management Professional and/or Certified Associate of Project Management


Additional Preferred Qualifications

Proficient in using software such as MS Office Suite, Primavera, PowerPlan, Maximo Work Management System, Argus, Power Bi, WEBI Transactions, Peoplesoft. Prefer advanced knowledge in Maximo Work Management System and Argus
Advanced knowledge in estimating for Distribution assets in Region Major Projects
Proficient in Maximo to analyze Purchase Orders, Invoices and CUE Details
Familiar with Distribution Standards
Understand Maximo Compatible Units
Understanding of Estimating classifications, baselines and change management
Ability to prepare quantity take offs from multiple data sources
Ability to provide variance analysis against estimate progression and summarize key drivers to the variance
Leverage lessons learned for parametric modeling
Ability to analyze data from multiple data sources to determine unit costs
Familiar with risk management tools / Monte Carlo analysis
Understanding of contingency management regarding estimating uncertainty and risk estimated monetary value
Experience in building jurisdictional job aids/best practices for team to follow
Experience in training new teammates in jurisdictional unit cost development and estimating

Travel Requirements

5-15%

Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)

No

Represented/Union Position

No

Visa Sponsored Position

No

Posting Expiration Date

Monday, 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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