Senior Project Controls Specialist

More than a career - a chance to make a difference in people's lives. Build an exciting, rewarding career with us – help us make a difference for millions of people every day. Consider joining the Duke Energy team, where you'll find a friendly work environment, opportunities for growth and development, recognition for your work, and competitive pay and benefits. 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 (100% 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. Assist in development of training material for the project controls team for new and continual learning. • 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, and 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. Comfortable with both schedule and cost analysis. Experience working with projects with complex scope and large budgets. Proficient in P6 • 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. Proficient working knowledge of Excel and other Microsoft Office Tools • 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. Enjoys Learning and Teaching to others. Comfortable Presenting to small and large groups • Technical/ Personal Ability Comfortable using multiple forms of technology which connect via interfacing and workflows. Strong Attention to Detail. Works well under pressure and with frequent and tight deadlines. Fast Learner, organized, and coachable. Basic/Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in engineering, finance, project management, business or related discipline and 5 plus years work related experience OR HS/GED and 9 plus years work related experience in lieu of a degree Desired Qualifications Master’s degree in , finance, project management, or business. Mobility Classification - Hybrid #LI-PG1 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 • Others • Project teams of external Suppliers/Vendors Travel Requirements 5-15% Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable) Yes Represented/Union Position No Visa Sponsored Position No Posting Expiration Date Tuesday, July 11, 2023 All job postings expire at 12:01 AM on the posting expiration date. 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