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Duke Energy Project Controls Specialist II in Cincinnati, Ohio
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Position Summary
Project Controls Specialist II (PCS-II) is a position is responsible for initiating and completing routine aspects of project control assignments including complex aspects of change analysis and cost control. Therefore, the PCS-II is an essential member of a project team. PCS-II supports Senior Project Controls Specialists and project managers on varying ranked projects in accordance with Project Management Center of Excellence (PMCoE) assignment criteria. The PCS-II is responsible for performing various aspects of project control assignments using prescribed methods and tools. The position is considered to have advanced acumen in project controls principles and requires a higher level of cognitive comprehension and application. Demonstration comes from extensive and diverse work experience, or less experience coupled with higher levels of formal education. It requires proficient use, understanding and application of project controls principles and associated project controls software tools.
Responsibilities
Generate Periodic Project Controls Analytics
Create periodic project analysis of gathered data through verification and validation in order to support project controls metrics
Responsible for distributing and archiving project controls analysis as appropriate
Perform Change Control
Track, trend and initiate action for changes to the project scope, schedule and cost
Analyzes change requests, gains, approval, and distributes change requests in a manner compliant with internal governance, standards and procedures
PCS-II comprehends necessary changes and applies appropriate rules established for change control associated with contract terms and conditions
Project Controls Benchmarking and Self Assessment Initiatives
Leads assigned benchmarking and self assessment initiatives relevant to project controls functions
Summarizes and communicates improvement opportunities, formulates adoption of Company and Industry best practices, incorporates actions to address gaps in performance
Expertise in Project Controls Methodologies
Aids Project Managers (PMs) in Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) development, 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
Create and Maintain Project Estimate
Work with Estimator(s) to create or create project cost estimate in order to establish effective cost controls management
Assure that project estimate includes all necessary raw 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-II 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
Required/Basic Qualifications
Associates degree in Engineering, Project management, Finance, Business or other related degree AND two (2) years minimum required related work experience
In lieu of degree and experience listed above, High School/GED AND five (5) years minimum required related work experience
Desired Qualifications
Bachelors degree
Certified Associate of Project Management and/or Project Management Professional
Preferred Qualifications
Software such as MS Project/MS Office Suite, Passport, Powerplant, Maximo, Peoplesoft
Risk management tools analysis
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 daily commute to a Duke Energy facility.
Specific Requirements
Working Knowledge/proficiency with project management, project controls concepts and computer applications such as scheduling software, financial tools, spreadsheets
Proven collaborative team member
The Project Controls Specialist II 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 No
Posting Expiration Date
Monday, March 31, 2025
All job postings expire at 12:01 AM on the posting expiration date.
Please note that in order to be considered for this position, you must possess all of the basic/required qualifications.
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