ReNuke Services is seeking a Sr. Project Control Specialist for our client’s site in Charlotte, NC!

Description
Senior Project Controls Specialist (SrPCS) is a position responsible for developing analytical systems and reporting for routine project controls assignments including complex aspects of individual project estimating, scheduling, change analysis and cost control. This position collaborates with the Natural Gas Business Unit (NGBU), Project Management team, and other Project Controls Specialists on infrastructure projects that vary in size, complexity, and scope. SrPCS will lead or direct set-up and review of project controls status (cost, contract, WBS, schedule, resource, etc.). The position is considered to have a 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
• Monitor and report on a high volume of short cycle infrastructure projects, ranging in total project cost from $200k to $20M.
• Facilitate discussions around project/portfolio cost forecasts; including trend analysis and long-term planning.
• Develop/Generate Periodic Project Controls communications and reports.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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, review, and Maintain Project Estimates as needed.
• 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 in Engineering, Finance, Project Management, Business Administration or other related degree
• In addition to bachelor's degree, five (5) years minimum of related work experience
• In lieu of bachelor's degree AND five (5) years minimum of related work experience listed above, high school diploma/GED AND nine (9) years minimum of 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 PMI-SP
• Proficiency/Expertise with project management / project controls concepts / computer applications / analytics
• Eager to learn and open to feedback
• Software such as MS Project/MS Office Suite, Primavera, Business Objects, Passport, PowerPlan, Emax, Peoplesoft
• High sense of ownership and accountability
• Understanding of capital planning and funding approval process
• Strong collaborative team member
• Experience in developing and maintaining Project Status Reports
• High sense of ownership and accountability. Ability to complete tasks with minimal supervision. Proactive.
• The senior project controls specialist may establish and maintain relationships with individuals of varying levels in multiple organizations and project teams of suppliers/vendors
Working Conditions
• Hybrid mobility classification - work will be performed from both remote and onsite locations after the onboarding period. However, hybrid employees should live within a reasonable commute to a Duke Energy facility.

DNJP19167 – Sr. Project Controls Specialist – Charlotte, NC – 3 years