Principal Project Controls Cost Analyst

Vertage Inc.; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 97,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay up to $85

Long-term 24+ month assignment

Job summary

Duke Energy seeks an experienced Principal Project Controls Cost Analyst to support large-scale Energy Storage and Solar Construction Projects across the Carolinas and Florida. You will drive cost forecasting, budgeting, variance analysis, and risk management for multi-million-dollar capital projects.

The role requires expert Excel skills, strong experience in project controls, and the ability to manage complex data across projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Engineering, PM, or related field.
• Minimum 9 years of Project Controls experience (11+ years accepted in lieu of degree).
• Strong experience in cost forecasting, control, variance analysis, budgeting, and change management.
• Experience in project performance reporting and PMO environments.
• Advanced to expert Excel skills and handling large data sets.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and review project cost estimates and assumptions.
• Monitor performance and evaluate cost impacts.
• Develop and maintain project cost forecasts and reporting.
• Perform variance, trend analysis, and cost tracking.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and change management activities.
• Quantify and manage project risks.
• Review contractor and vendor performance.
• Maintain cost and risk information in Duke Energy systems.
• Ensure compliance with controls standards and policies.
• Provide project-level and portfolio-level reporting and analysis.
• Mentor and support junior project controls professionals.

Skills

Cost forecasting

Cost control

Variance analysis

Budgeting

Change management

Project performance reporting

Advanced Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

EcoSys

MS Project

Microsoft Office Suite

Business Objects

Prolog

Passport

Visio

Access

PeopleSoft

RiskConnect

Job description

Duke Energy is seeking an experienced Principal Project Controls Cost Analyst to support large-scale Energy Storage and Solar Construction Projects across the Carolinas and Florida. This position will play a key role in cost forecasting, budget management, risk analysis, and project controls for multi-million-dollar capital projects.

The ideal candidate will bring extensive project controls experience, advanced Excel skills, and a strong background in cost analysis, forecasting, variance analysis, and project risk management.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze and review project cost estimates, assumptions, and qualifications
• Monitor project performance and evaluate cost impacts
• Develop and maintain project cost forecasts and reporting
• Perform variance analysis, trend analysis, and cost tracking
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and change management activities
• Quantify, analyze, and manage project risks
• Review contractor and vendor performance
• Maintain project cost and risk information within Duke Energy systems
• Ensure compliance with project controls standards and company policies
• Provide project-level and portfolio-level reporting and analysis
• Mentor and support junior project controls professionals

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Engineering, Project Management, Technical Discipline, or related field
• Minimum 9 years of Project Controls experience(11+ years accepted in lieu of degree)
• Strong experience in:
• Cost Forecasting
• Cost Control
• Variance Analysis
• Budgeting
• Change Management
• Project Performance Reporting
• Advanced to Expert-level Excel skills
• Ability to work with large data sets and quickly learn new software applications
• Experience supporting large, complex, multi-million-dollar projects
• Experience working in a PMO, Project Controls, or Project Management environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Business, Finance, Project Management, or related field
• PMI or AACE Certifications:
• PMP
• CAPM
• PMI-SP
• AACE-CCC
• AACE-PSP
• AACE-CEP
• AACE-EVP
• Utility, Energy, Solar, Renewable Energy, or Construction industry experience
• Prior Duke Energy experience
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

Preferred Software Experience

• EcoSys
• MS Project
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Business Objects
• Prolog
• Passport
• Visio
• Access
• PeopleSoft
• RiskConnect

Why Join?

• Long-term 24+ month assignment
• Work on high-profile renewable energy and infrastructure projects
• Competitive pay up to $85/hour
• Opportunity to support one of the nation’s leading energy providers

Keywords: Project Controls, Cost Analyst, Cost Engineer, Cost Management, Forecasting, Budgeting, Variance Analysis, Risk Management, Utility Projects, Energy Projects, Solar Projects, Renewable Energy, PMO, EcoSys, MS Project, Excel, Charlotte NC.