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The preferred location for this position is in Charlotte, North Carolina; however, the hiring manager will consider candidates in other Duke Energy jurisdiction. The exact location will be determined at the time of offer based on business needs.

Position Summary

Senior Project Controls Specialist (SrPCS) is a position responsible for developing analytical systems for routine project controls assignments including complex aspects of individual project estimating, scheduling, change analysis and cost control. The SrPCS is an essential position in the project controls core team. This position supports Principle Project Controls Specialists and Project Managers on varying ranked projects and programs in accordance with Project Management Center of Excellence (PMCoE) assignment criteria. SrPCS will lead or direct set-up and review of project controls status (cost, contract, WBS, schedule, resource, etc.). The SrPCS is responsible for performing various aspects of project control assignments using prescribed methods and tools, and is critical to mentoring of PCS I/PCS II positions. The position is considered to have high degree of acumen in project controls principles, and requires a higher level of cognitive comprehension and application; demonstrated through diverse work experiences. It requires proficient use, understanding and application of project controls principles, and associated project controls software tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop/Generate Periodic Project Controls Communications ( in Total) 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 a) common Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), b) project schedules, c) cost estimates, d) systems to track and trend cash flow projections, e) project change control management, and f) 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 The SrPCS is responsible for maintaining effective relationships with customers, supports the resolution of quality issues and complete assignments (proposals, project tasks, reports, etc.) within negotiated budgets and schedules.

Required/Basic Qualifications

• Bachelors degree or

• Bachelors degree in Business Administration or

• Bachelors degree in Engineering or

• Bachelors degree in Finance or

• Bachelors degree in Project management

• 5 years related work experience

• In lieu of Bachelors degree(s) AND 5 year(s) related work experience listed above, High School/GED AND 9 year(s) related work experience

Desired Qualifications

• Masters degree in Project management or

• Masters degree in Business Administration or

• Masters degree in Finance

• Project Management Professional and/or Certified Associate of Project Management and/or AACE-PSP and/or AACE-CEP and/or AACE-CCC and/or AACE-EVP and/or PMI-SP

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• Software such as MS Project/MS Office Suite, Primavera, Business Objects, Passport, Power Plan, Emax, Peoplesoft

• Risk management tools / Monte Carlo analysis

Working Conditions

• Hybrid with 3 days per week in office
• Work will be performed from both remote and onsite locations after the onboarding period. However, hybrid employees should live within a reasonable commute to Charlotte Duke Energy facility.

Specific Requirements

• Proficiency/Expertise with project management / project controls concepts / computer applications / analytics

• Strong collaborative team member

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:

5-15%

Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)

No

Represented/Union Position

No

Visa Sponsored Position

No

Please note that in order to be considered for this position, you must possess all of the basic/required qualifications.

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