Senior Project Controls Specialist – Cost

Duke Energy Corporation; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke Energy Corporation in Charlotte, NC seeks a Senior Project Controls Specialist – Cost to lead cost management framework for complex projects, establish baselines, monitor cost performance, and support project managers and directors.

The role requires advanced cost control knowledge, familiarity with diverse contract types, and proficiency with project controls software. Hybrid onsite/remote work with 25–50% travel is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering, finance, or business field with 5+ years of related experience.
• Alternative: high school diploma with 9+ years of related experience.
• Advanced certifications (PMP, PMI-SP, AACE) are desirable.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and project controls software tools is required.

Responsibilities

• Establish project cost baseline report at a detailed level.
• Managing monthly project forecast and risk assessment.
• Project forecast includes actuals, balance to go, and labor costs.
• Providing analysis and forecasting of project cost performance.
• Track and manage changes to the project scope and cost baseline.
• Review and reporting of project status and vendor performance.

Skills

Cost management

Project controls

MS Excel

Contract types knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s in Engineering

Finance or Business Administration

Tools

MS Project

PowerPlan

EcoSys

Primavera

Maximo

PeopleSoft

Job description

Senior Project Controls Specialist – Cost

Summary

This position is responsible for managing the cost management framework for assigned projects. It performs complex aspects of change documentation and cost control while reporting up to program or portfolio level. The Senior Project Controls Specialist (SrPCS) is a critical position as the expert of Cost Management (set up cost baseline and monitor/control throughout the project lifecycle). This position supports Project Managers and Project Directors on projects and programs of varying size and complexity. The SrPCS will be expected to lead / direct the set up and reviews of the project controls status (cost, contract, WBS, schedule, resource, etc.).

Using prescribed methods and tools, the position is responsible for performing primary aspects of cost management assignments. The position is considered a technical, SME, support position and requires college level reasoning via formal education or work experience. It requires understanding and application of basic project controls cost management principles. This position must be proficient with various computer applications with analytics that relate to cost and risk. This position requires proficient to expert use, understanding and application of project controls principles and associated project controls software tools.

The Candidate Will Be Responsible For:

Establish project cost baseline report at a detailed level. Managing monthly project forecast and risk assessment. Project forecast includes actuals through financial systems plus balance to go including committed costs, open estimates, labor costs, etc. Providing analysis and forecasting of project cost performance. Assisting with forecasting project cost impacts. Project risk quantification, analysis, and management Review and analysis of cost estimates, including estimate basis and qualifications. Review and reporting of project status as provided by Duke Energy and its vendors. Monitoring compliance with department requirements and Enterprise Policy and Standards. Updating project cost and risk information in Duke systems and tools Track and manage changes to the project scope and cost baseline

The Applicant Should Have Detailed Knowledge And Experience With:

Knowledge of detailed project cost reporting that includes actuals, accruals, estimate to complete, estimate at completion, and understanding of various contract types (T&M, Unit Price, etc.). Various cost estimating techniques Multiple cost management and control practices Project Risk Management best practices Review and analysis of contractor and vendor performance Duke Financial and cost management systems Project Change Control processes

Basic / Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Engineering, Project Management, Construction Management, Finance or Business Administration and 5 plus years of work-related experience OR
• High school diploma / Equivalent and 9 plus years of related work experience.

Desired Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Project or Construction Management, Finance or Business Administration
• Certified Associate of Project Management
• Project Management Professional
• AACE-EVP, AACE-CEP, AACE-PSP, AACE-CCC, PMI-SP certification
• Proficiency/expertise with project management, project controls concepts, computer applications / analytics
• Strong collaborative team member
• Software such as MS Project/MS Office Suite, Business Objects, Maximo, Powerplan, EcoSys, Peoplesoft,and Sword/Riskconnect.
• High proficiency in MS Excel

Working Conditions

• Work location – Charlotte/Duke Energy Plaza
• Hybrid Mobility Classification – Work will be performed from both remote and onsite locations after the onboarding period. However, hybrid employees should live within a reasonable daily commute to the Duke Energy Plaza.
• This role is expected to conduct regular site visits.

Specific Requirements

• Valid driver’s license

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• Software such as MS Project/MS Office Suite, Primavera, Business Objects, Passport, PowerPlan, Emax, Peoplesoft
• Risk management tools / Monte Carlo analysis

Specific Requirements

• Proficiency/Expertise with project management / project controls concepts / computer applications / analytics
• Strong collaborative team member

Relationships

The Senior Project Controls Specialist 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

25-50%

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.