Senior Project Controls Specialist (Scheduling)

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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, 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.

Required/Basic Qualifications

Senior Project Controls Specialist

• Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Finance, Project management or other related degree AND five (5) years minimum related work experience
• In lieu of degree(s) and experience listed above, High School/GED AND nine (9) years minimum related work experience

Desired Qualifications

• Masters degree in Project Management, Business Administration or 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, PowerPlan, Emax, Peoplesoft
• Risk management tools / Monte Carlo analysis

Working Conditions

• Hybrid Mobility Classification - Work will be performed from both remote and onsite locations after the onboarding period. However, hybrid employees must live within a reasonable commute to their designated Duke Energy facility, not greater than 50 miles one way. Employees are expected to report to their assigned Duke Energy facility as required and directed by their manager, on average 3 full workdays per regular workweek.

Specific Requirements

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

Additional information

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

Additional information

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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