Reg Renewable Project Controls East - Sr Project Controls Specialist
Job Description
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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, forecasting, change analysis and cost control. The SrPCS is an essential position in the project controls core team.
This position will support CAPEX projects in Hydro Generation. These projects can be associated with water retaining structures as well as hydro generation assets.
This position supports 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.
Basic Required Qualifications
Bachelors Degree in Business Administration
Bachelors Degree in Engineering
Bachelors Degree in Finance
Bachelors Degree in Project Management
5 years related work experience
In Lieu of degree and 5 years related work experience, HS Diploma and 9 years related work experience
Additional Preferred Qualifications
Utility Experience, Construction Management knowledge
Software such as MS Office Suite, Primavera, Business Objects, Passport, PowerPlan, Emax, Peoplesoft
Advanced Microsoft Excel Skills
Risk Management, Project Leadership, Proven Collaborative Team Member
Working Conditions
Hybrid Mobility Classification – Work will be performed from both remote and onsite locations after the onboarding period.
Hybrid employees should live within a reasonable daily commute to a Duke Energy Hydro Generating Station
Hybrid employees will be required to work two to three days per week at a Hydro Generating Facility, Hydro Control Facility, or Corporate Headquarters.
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%