Project Controls Specialist III

Chesapeake Utilities Corporation; Elizabethtown (Lancaster County); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangement

Competitive base salary

Career growth opportunities

Team-oriented culture

Annual bonus potential

Wellness initiatives

Robust benefits package

Paid time off & holidays

Job summary

Chesapeake Utilities Corporation is seeking a Project Controls Specialist III to lead cost, schedule, and risk controls on complex capital projects. You will develop and validate cost forecasts, monitor contingency usage, and present performance and forecast updates to leadership.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field, 5–8 years of project controls experience, advanced Primavera P6 proficiency, and experience with Monte Carlo risk analyses and risk-adjusted

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field is required.
• 5–8 years of project controls or related experience.
• Advanced Primavera P6 proficiency.
• Experience with Monte Carlo schedule/cost risk analyses.
• Ability to develop risk-adjusted forecasts.

Responsibilities

• Develop and validate project cost forecasts and estimate-at-completion projections.
• Monitor contingency utilization and advise management on actions.
• Perform advanced cost variance analysis and risk analysis.
• Lead development and maintenance of integrated project controls systems.
• Conduct schedule analysis, critical path analysis, and schedule recovery assessments.
• Present performance and forecast updates to project leadership.

Skills

Forecasting & scheduling analysis

Monte Carlo analysis

Risk management

Leadership & mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Construction Management/Business/Finance/Accounting/PM

PMI-SP/PSP/EVP/CCP/PMP or equivalent

Tools

Primavera P6

Cost forecasting software

Job description

Career Opportunity

Project Control Specialist III

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

• Develop and validate project cost forecasts and estimate-at-completion projections.


• Monitor contingency utilization and recommend management actions based on cost performance trends.


• Perform advanced cost variance analysis and support cost risk analysis.

Schedule Controls

• Lead development and maintenance of integrated project controls systems.


• Perform advanced schedule analysis, critical path analysis, schedule quality assessments, and schedule recovery assessments.


• Support project controls health checks and schedule quality assessments for complex or high-value projects.

Risk / Forecasting Controls

• Conduct schedule and cost risk analyses.


• Develop and maintain risk-adjusted project forecasts.


• Perform Monte Carlo analyses to evaluate schedule and cost confidence levels.


• Develop P50, P70, and P90 project forecasts.


• Facilitate project risk workshops and forecasting reviews.


• Present project performance, risks, and forecast updates to project leadership.

Leadership and Continuous Improvement

• Mentor junior Project Controls Specialists.


• Lead continuous improvement initiatives within the project controls function.

Depending on project assignment and organizational need, the Project Controls Specialist III may function as a senior cost controls, schedule controls, or risk / forecasting controls resource while maintaining integration across all project controls disciplines.

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.


• 5-8 years of project controls or related experience.


• Standard Drivers\' License


• Advanced Primavera P6 proficiency.


• Advanced forecasting and schedule analysis experience.


• Experience performing Monte Carlo schedule and/or cost risk analysis.


• Experience developing risk-adjusted forecasts.


• Preferred Experience:
  
  
  
  • Utility, pipeline, LNG, transmission, or major capital project experience.
  
  
  • Knowledge of AACE recommended practices.
  
  
  • Understanding of Earned Value Management principles.
  
  
  • PMI-SP, PSP, EVP, CCP, PMP, or similar certification.
  
  
  
  

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]

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