Project Controls Specialist III

CUC Corporate Brand; Town of Florida (NY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangement

Competitive base salary

Career growth opportunities

Team-oriented culture

Bonus and salary increase potential

Wellness initiatives

Robust benefits package (401k, medical

Job summary

Chesapeake Utilities Corporation is seeking a Project Controls Specialist III for a hybrid role covering OH, PA, DE, MD, VA, and FL. You will manage cost, schedule and risk analyses, develop forecast ranges, and lead improvements in the controls function.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in a related field, 5–8 years of project controls experience, and advanced Primavera P6 skills, with PMI-SP/PSP/EVP/CCP/PMP certifications preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in a related discipline.
• 5-8 years of project controls or related experience.
• Advanced Primavera P6 proficiency.
• Experience with forecast development and schedule/cost risk analyses.
• Certification such as PMI-SP/PSP/EVP/CCP/PMP is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and validate project cost forecasts and estimate-at-completion projections.
• Lead development and maintenance of integrated project controls systems; schedule analyses and recovery.
• Conduct schedule and cost risk analyses; develop risk-adjusted forecasts (P50/P70/P90).
• Mentor junior specialists and drive continuous improvement within project controls.

Skills

Project controls

Cost controls

Schedule controls

Risk forecasting

Monte Carlo analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree (Engineering/Construction Management/Business/Finance)

Tools

Primavera P6

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]