Project Controls Specialist II (Scheduler)

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Job Summary 

This position is responsible for initiating and completing routine aspects of project control assignments. This position performs the more complex aspects of scheduling, estimating and change documentation. The Project Controls Specialist II (PCS-II) is a critical position as part of a project team. This position supports Project Managers and possibly Senior Project Controls Specialists on varying size projects. Using prescribed methods and tools, the position is responsible for performing primary aspects of project control assignments. The position is considered a technical, SME, support position and requires college level reasoning via formal education or work experience. It requires working knowledge to proficient use, understanding and application of project controls principles and associated project controls software tools. 

Responsibilities 

• Generate Periodic Project Controls Reports Generate daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly project controls reports.  Responsible for gathering, verifying, validating, and analyzing schedule data in support of project controls reporting.  Responsible for distributing and archiving project controls reports as appropriate.  

• Perform Change Control. Track and manage changes to the project scope, schedule, and cost baselines.  Identify, assess, gain approval for, and distribute change requests, change notices and/or change orders in a manner compliant with internal governance standards and terms and conditions of relevant contracts (as appropriate). 

• Project Controls Benchmarking and Self-Assessment Initiatives. Assist in scheduling and carrying out benchmarking and self-assessment initiatives relevant to project controls and the types of projects typically managed by the project controls group.  Identify and communicate improvement opportunities, adoption of best practices and counter measures to address gaps in performance. 

• Expertise in Project Controls Methodologies.  Develops and maintains WBS, project schedules, cost estimates, track, and trend cash flow reports, change control documentation (scope, cost, or schedule) and/or any reports associated with project controls. Tracks and reports project status performs variance, earned value and critical path analyses at a level appropriate for the project.  At the Sr PCS level, this position will have expectations of identifying and developing portfolio level analysis.  

• Work with Cost Analysts to establish effective cost controls management.  Assure that project estimate includes all necessary materials, resource / labor rates, manufactured materials / equipment as well as current industry data relative to project scope.  Manage the estimate according to PMCoE Estimating Standard and review cycle. 

• Effective Team Participation.   The PCS is responsible for maintaining effective relationships with customers, supports the resolution of quality issues and completes assignments (proposals, project tasks, reports, etc.) as negotiated. Displays proficiency in conflict resolution and reaching win-win outcomes among team members. At the PCS II level, this position will have expectations of process analysis and initiative participation.  

Basic Qualifications 

• Associates Degree in Engineering OR 

• Associates Degree in Project Management OR 

• Associates Degree in Finance OR 

• Associates Degree in Business AND 

• 2 years minimum required related experience 

• In Lieu of Degree, High School / GED AND 5 years minimum required related experience 

Strongly Desired Qualifications 

• Proficiency and hand on experience in the navigation and use of Oracle’s Primavera scheduling tool 

• Working knowledge/proficiency with project management concepts, project controls concepts, computer applications such as scheduling software and spreadsheets 

• Demonstrated experience with schedule integration of multiple projects 

• Demonstrated knowledge of analyzing, integrating, trending, and forecasting schedule information for projects 

• Highly engaged self-starter, identifying problems and offering possible solutions and taking appropriate action for resolution 

• Effective oral and written communication skills 

• Certified Associate of Project Management 

• Project Management Professional Certification 

Desired Qualifications 

• Experience using software such as Business Objects, MS Office Suite, Visio, PowerPlan or Maximo 

• Experience in Transmission Project Controls, Management or Construction 

• Experience working with a Regulated Utility Company, Coal Fired Generating Plants, or large complex engineering and construction programs or project in fixed price and/or T&M environment a plus 

• Program or project Risk Program Control experience 

• Demonstrated knowledge and usage of earned value techniques 

• Proven collaborative team member 

• Understanding of the Project Management Center of Excellence project lifecycle 

• Database and Reporting experience 

• 4-year degree – Construction Management, Business, Project Management, Engineering, or equivalent 

​Working Conditions 

• Hybrid – Work will be performed from both remote and onsite locations after the onboarding period. However, hybrid employees should live within a reasonable commute to their designated Duke Energy facility. 

Travel Requirements

5-15%

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.

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