Project Controls Specialist II (Cost or Schedule)

Duke Energy; Plainfield (IN); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke Energy is seeking a Project Controls Specialist II to support cost forecasting, budgeting, and estimating across major projects. You will work with project managers and Senior PCS staff, applying standard controls methods and PMCoE guidance.

The role emphasizes cost analysis, data validation, and producing reliable communications for management. A hybrid work model and field collaboration are expected within the U.S.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in engineering, project management, finance or business.
• 2 years minimum related experience required.
• In lieu of degree, 5 years related experience required.
• Proficiency with project controls methods and tools.
• Hybrid work arrangement within reasonable commuting distance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and generate periodic project controls analytics and communications.
• Distribute and archive project controls reports.
• Provide presentation quality reports to project and management teams.
• Lead and perform change control tracking and management.
• Coordinate project benchmarking and self-assessment initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to adopt best practices and close performance gaps.
• Maintain common WBS and cost estimates.
• Track cash flow projections and project status analyses.

Skills

Project controls

Cost forecasting

Estimating

Change control

Budgeting

Scheduling

Education

Associate degree in Engineering

Associate degree in Project Management

Associate degree in Finance

Associate degree in Business

2 years minimum related experience

5 years minimum related experience (In lieu of degree)

Tools

EcoSys

PowerPlan

PeopleSoft

Maximo

MS Project

Primavera

Business Objects

Job description

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.

Project Controls Specialist II (PCS-II) is a position responsible for initiating and completing routine aspects of project control assignments including complex aspects of estimating, scheduling, change analysis and cost control. Therefore, the PCS-II is an essential member of a project team.

PCS-II supports Senior Project Controls Specialists and project managers on varying ranked projects in accordance with Project Management Center of Excellence (PMCoE) assignment criteria. The PCS-II is responsible for performing various aspects of project control assignments using prescribed methods and tools.

The position is considered to have advanced acumen in project controls principles and requires a higher level of cognitive comprehension and application. Demonstration comes from extensive and diverse work experience, or less experience coupled with higher levels of formal education. It requires proficient use, understanding and application of project controls principles and associated project controls software tools.

This position supports the Project Controls Cost organization and will primarily provide cost forecasting, budgeting, and estimating support. Knowledge of scheduling and scheduling software such as Primavera P6 is helpful but proficiency is not required as this position will not be scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Develop/Generate Periodic Project Controls Communications -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
• Expertise in Project Controls Methodologies Leads development and maintenance of:
  • Common Work Breakdown Structures (WBS)
  • Cost estimates
  • Systems to track and trend cash flow projections
  • Project change control management
  • 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
• 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
• Effective Team Leadership

Basic Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Engineering OR
• Associates Degree in Project Management OR
• Associates Degree in Finance OR
• Associates Degree in Business AND
• 2 years minimum required related experience
• In Lieu of Degree, High School / GED AND 5 years minimum required related experience

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• Software such as EcoSys, PowerPlan, Peoplesoft, Maximo, MS Project/MS Office Suite, Primavera, Business Objects.
• Experience with EcoSys preferred
• Risk management tools - SWORD / Monte Carlo analysis
• Budgeting and cost forecasting experience with Electric Transmission projects preferred
• schedule information for projects
• Demonstrated knowledge and usage of earned value techniques
• Highly engaged self-starter, identifying problems and offering possible solutions and taking appropriate actions for resolution
• Certified Associate of Project Management
• Project Management Professional Certification

Working Conditions

• Hybrid Mobility Classification - Work will be performed from both remote and onsite locations after the onboarding period. However, hybrid employees must live within a reasonable commute to their designated Duke Energy facility, not greater than 50 miles one way. Employees are expected to report to their assigned Duke Energy facility as required and directed by their manager, on average 3 full workdays per regular workweek.

Specific Requirements

• Working Knowledge / Proficiency with project management / project controls concepts / computer applications such as scheduling software, financial tools, spreadsheets
• Proven collaborative team member

The Project Controls Specialist II 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) No Represented/Union Position No Visa Sponsored Position No. This is not a Visa Sponsored Position. This role requires the ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future. Please note that in order to be considered for this position, you must possess all of the basic/required qualifications.