Lead Project Controls Specialist

CUC Corporate Brand; Kentucky; Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangement

Annual bonus

401k

Medical, dental & life insurance

Job summary

Chesapeake Utilities Corporation is seeking a Lead Project Controls Specialist to develop and lead enterprise standards for cost, schedule, and risk controls. The role includes mentoring staff, supporting executive governance, and applying Monte Carlo methods to forecast planning across major capital programs.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years in project controls, with expert Primavera P6 skills and PSP/CPP/PMP-style certifications preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, Finance, Accounting, Project Management, or related discipline.
• 8+ years of project controls or related experience.
• Expert-level Primavera P6 proficiency.
• Certifications such as PSP, CCP, EVP, PMI-SP, PMP or equivalent preferred.
• Experience with forecasting, Monte Carlo analyses and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Establish enterprise standards for cost and schedule controls and governance.
• Lead portfolio-level cost forecasting reviews and forecast challenge processes.
• Mentor and develop Project Controls Specialists at all levels.

Skills

Forecasting

Risk analysis

Performance measurement

Project controls

Monte Carlo methods

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

Career Opportunity

Lead Project Controls Specialist

Hybrid in Service Territory: OH, PA, DE, MD, VA, FL

What makes us great…

At the heart of our Company is a dedication to delivering energy that drives progress. We put people first, work to keep them safe and build trusting relationships.

What you’ll be working on…

Cost Controls

• Establish enterprise standards for cost forecasting, performance measurement, contingency management, and executive cost reporting practices.
• Lead portfolio-level cost forecasting reviews and forecast challenge processes.
• Review and challenge project forecasts, assumptions, recovery plans, and contingency requirements.

Schedule Controls

• Establish enterprise standards for schedule development, schedule quality, critical path analysis, recovery planning, and project controls technical assurance practices.
• Lead portfolio-level schedule reviews and schedule quality assessments.
• Perform independent assessments of project controls maturity and effectiveness.

Risk / Forecasting Controls

• Lead enterprise implementation of risk-adjusted forecasting methodologies.
• Establish Monte Carlo analysis standards and confidence-level reporting practices.
• Develop portfolio-level P50, P70, and P90 forecasting methodologies.
• Review project risk assumptions, forecast ranges, contingency requirements, and recovery plans.

Governance, Leadership, and Capability Development

• Serve as the enterprise subject matter expert for project controls methodologies and best practices.
• Develop and maintain enterprise project controls procedures and governance frameworks.
• Support executive leadership, steering committees, and capital governance boards.
• Mentor and develop Project Controls Specialists at all levels.
• Evaluate and implement project controls software, reporting tools and process improvements.
• Provide technical leadership for major capital programs and strategic initiatives.
• Assist the Manager, Project Controls with workforce planning, talent development, and capability assessments.

Depending on organizational need, the Lead Project Controls Specialist may lead cost controls, schedule controls, or risk / forecasting controls capability development while ensuring consistent project controls standards across the enterprise.

Responsible for developing risk-adjusted forecasts and communicating forecast ranges rather than single point estimates through integration of schedule risk analysis, cost risk analysis, contingency management, and Monte Carlo simulation outputs.

Who you are...

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, Finance, Accounting, Project Management, or related discipline.
• 8+ years of project controls or related experience
• Standard Drivers’ License
• Expert-level Primavera P6 proficiency.
• Extensive forecasting, risk analysis, and performance measurement experience.
• Demonstrated experience conducting and interpreting Monte Carlo analyses.
• Experience supporting large complex capital projects or programs.
• Preferred Experience: Utility, regulated infrastructure, transmission pipeline, LNG, or major energy project experience.
• Preferred Experience: PSP, CCP, EVP, PMI-SP, PMP, or equivalent certification.
• Preferred Experience: Experience developing enterprise project controls standards and operating models.

Benefits/what’s in it for you?

• Flexible work arrangement
• Competitive base salary
• Fantastic opportunities for career growth
• Cooperative, supportive and empowered team atmosphere
• Annual bonus and salary increase opportunities
• Monthly recognition events
• Endless wellness initiatives and community events
• Robust and customizable benefit packages-choose what works best with your life. Options include generous 401k, medical, dental and life insurance, tuition reimbursement, compensated volunteer hours and MORE!
• Paid time off, holidays and a separate bank of sick time!

Chesapeake Utilities Corporation is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status, among other factors. Applicants with a disability that need assistance applying for a position may email [e-mail]