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Position Summary

Project Controls Specialist Il (PCS-Il) is a position responsible for initiating and completing routine aspects of project control assignments including complex aspects of estimating, scheduling, change analysis and cost control. Therefore, the PCS-Il is an essential member of a project team.

PCS-Il supports Senior Project Controls Specialists and project managers on varying ranked projects in accordance with Project Management Center of Excellence (PMCoE) assignment criteria. The PCS-Il is responsible for performing various aspects of project control assignments using prescribed methods and tools.

The position is considered to have advanced acumen in project controls principles and requires a higher level of cognitive comprehension and application. Demonstration comes from extensive and diverse work experience, or less experience coupled with higher levels of formal education. It requires proficient use, understanding and application of project controls principles and associated project controls software tools.

Responsibilities

+ Generate Periodic Project Controls Analytics. Create periodic project analysis of gathered data through verification and validation to support project controls metrics. Responsible for distributing and archiving project controls analysis as appropriate.

+ Perform Change Control. Track, trend and initiate action for changes to the project scope, schedule and cost. Analyzes change requests, gains, approval, and distributes change requests in a manner compliant with internal governance, standards and procedures. PCS-Il comprehends necessary changes and applies appropriate rules established for change control associated with contract terms and conditions.

+ Project Controls Benchmarking and Self-Assessment Initiatives. Leads assigned benchmarking and self-assessment initiatives relevant to project controls functions. Summarizes and communicates improvement opportunities, formulates adoption of Company and Industry best practices, incorporates actions to address gaps in performance

+ Expertise in Project Controls Methodologies. Aids Project Managers (PMs) in Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) development, project schedules, cost estimates, track and trend cash flow reports, change control documentation (scope, cost or schedule) and/or any reports associated with project controls. Tracks and reports project status performs variance, earned value and critical path analyses at a level appropriate for the project.

+ Create and Maintain Project Estimate. Work with Estimator(s) to create or create project cost estimate in order to establish effective cost controls management. Assure that project estimate includes all necessary raw materials, resource / labor rates, manufactured materials / equipment as well as current industry data relative to project scope. Manage the estimate according to PMCoE Estimating Standard and review cycle.

+ Effective Team Participation. The PCS-Il 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

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

Project Controls Specialist II

+ Associates degree in Engineering, Project Management, Finance, Business or other related degree AND two (2) years minimum required related work experience

+ In lieu of degree(s) and experience listed above, High School/GED AND five (5) years minimum required related work experience

Senior Project Controls Specialist

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

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

Desired Qualifications

+ Bachelors degree

+ 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, 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 / analyticsStrong collaborative team member

The Project Controls Specialist Il OR 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

+ Others

+ 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

Monday, May 5, 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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