Hybrid Senior Project Controls Specialist Analytics Lead

Duke Energy Corporation; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke Energy Corporation is seeking a Project Controls Specialist II or Senior Project Controls Specialist to build analytical systems for project estimating, budgeting, forecasting, and cost control. You will support project managers and lead the setup of project controls status, including WBS, costs, and contracts.

The role emphasizes mentoring junior staff, applying PMCoE standards and best practices, and delivering presentation-quality reports to management.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Engineering, Project Management, Finance, Business or related field with 2+ years experience; or High School/GED with 5+ years related experience.
• Senior requires Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years related experience or High School/GED with 9+ years related experience.
• Demonstrated proficiency in project controls principles and cost management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and generate periodic project controls analytics and communications.
• Lead data collection, verification, and analysis for projects.
• Create and maintain project estimates and cost baselines.
• Coordinate change control, benchmarking, and self-assessment initiatives.
• Support audits and stakeholder communications.

Skills

Project controls

Cost analysis

Data analysis

Leadership

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

Power BI

PeopleSoft

Passport

Emax

Job description

Duke Energy Corporation is seeking a Project Controls Specialist II or Senior Project Controls Specialist to build analytical systems for project estimating, budgeting, forecasting, and cost control. You will support project managers and lead the setup of project controls status, including WBS, costs, and contracts.

The role emphasizes mentoring junior staff, applying PMCoE standards and best practices, and delivering presentation-quality reports to management.