Project Controls Specialist I or Project Controls Specialist II

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Develop/Generate Periodic Project Controls Communications and assist in the development and generation of project controls routine analytics for communication(s) prescribed by the business unit.
• Lead 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 to project and management teams and be available to present if needed.
• Lead and perform change control, tracking and managing changes to the project scope, schedule, and cost.
• Identify, assess, gain approval, and distribute change requests, change notices, or change orders in compliance with internal governance standards and contract terms.
• Support team in audit reviews and communications.
• Coordinate project controls benchmarking and self-assessment initiatives, including scheduling benchmarking and addressing performance gaps.
• Lead development and maintenance of project control systems such as Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), project schedules, cost estimates, and cash flow tracking systems.
• Support systems to track and communicate project status, perform project controls analyses, and create and maintain project estimates.
• Collaborate in the development of estimates describing scope, schedule, and cost details for effective project controls baseline management.
• Maintain relationships with stakeholders, resolve quality issues, and complete assignments within budgets and schedules.

Requirements

• Project Controls Specialist I: Associate's degree in project management, Business Administration, Finance, or Engineering, or High School/GED with two (2) years related work experience.
• Project Controls Specialist II: Associate's degree in project management, Business Administration, Finance, or Engineering with two (2) years minimum related work experience, or High School/GED with five (5) years related work experience.
• Basic understanding of project controls principles and associated software tools.
• Experience with project controls methodologies, including development of WBS, project schedules, and cost estimates.
• Ability to develop and maintain project control systems and communicate project status effectively.
• Strong analytical, data collection, verification, and validation skills.
• Effective team leadership and stakeholder relationship management skills.

Nice to Have

• Bachelor's degree in project management, Business Administration, Finance, or related field.
• Project Management Professional and/or Certified Associate of Project Management and/or AACE certifications.
• Experience with Carolina East Transmission Project Controls.
• Experience with Eco Sys Forecasting Tool.
• Experience with forecasting and budgeting on complex projects.
• Knowledge of Carolinas East Transmission schedule templates.
• Proficiency in Oracle's Primavera scheduling tool.
• Experience leading schedule review meetings and schedule integration of multiple projects.
• Knowledge of earned value techniques.
• Experience working with 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, coal-fired plants, or large engineering projects.

Qualifications

• High School/GED or associate's degree as specified.
• Relevant work experience as outlined in the requirements.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive pay and benefits.
• Opportunities for growth and development.
• Recognition for your work.
• Hybrid work environment (3 days in office per week).