Enterprise Project Controls Lead: Risk & Forecasting

Chesapeake Utilities Corporation; Athens (OH); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangement

Annual bonus

Career growth

Team atmosphere

401k + health benefits

Volunteer hours

Job summary

Chesapeake Utilities Corporation is seeking a Lead Project Controls Specialist to oversee cost, schedule, and risk controls across major capital programs in its service territory (OH, PA, DE, MD, VA, FL). You will drive enterprise standards and mentor teams to ensure accurate forecasts and governance.

The role requires a strong background in project controls, PMI-SP or similar certification, and expert use of Primavera P6 to manage complex programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related discipline is required.
• 8+ years of project controls or related experience.
• Expert-level Primavera P6 proficiency.
• Experience conducting Monte Carlo analyses.
• Experience supporting large complex capital projects or programs.
• PSP, CCP, EVP, PMI-SP, PMP, or equivalent certification.
• Experience developing enterprise project controls standards and operating models.

Responsibilities

• Establish and lead cost controls standards and forecast reviews for enterprise projects.
• Lead portfolio-level schedule reviews and quality assessments.
• Perform risk-based forecasting and contingency management across programs.
• Serve as a SME for project controls methodologies and governance.
• Mentor Project Controls Specialists and evaluate tools/process improvements.
• Assist leadership with workforce planning and capability development.

Skills

Project controls experience

Monte Carlo analysis

Forecasting & risk analysis

Capital project experience

PMI-SP/PMBOK certs

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, Finance, Accounting, Project Management, or related discipline

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

Chesapeake Utilities Corporation is seeking a Lead Project Controls Specialist to oversee cost, schedule, and risk controls across major capital programs in its service territory (OH, PA, DE, MD, VA, FL). You will drive enterprise standards and mentor teams to ensure accurate forecasts and governance.

The role requires a strong background in project controls, PMI-SP or similar certification, and expert use of Primavera P6 to manage complex programs.