Project Controls Specialist II (Scheduler)

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About the role

This position is responsible for initiating and completing routine aspects of project control assignments, performing complex scheduling, estimating, and change documentation. The Project Controls Specialist II (PCS-II) supports Project Managers and Senior Project Controls Specialists on varying size projects, acting as a technical subject matter expert. The role requires college-level reasoning through formal education or work experience, with proficiency in project controls principles and associated software tools.

Responsibilities

• Generate daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly project controls reports, including gathering, verifying, validating, and analyzing schedule data.
• Distribute and archive project controls reports as appropriate.
• Track and manage changes to project scope, schedule, and cost baselines; identify, assess, and gain approval for change requests, notices, or orders in compliance with internal governance and contract terms.
• Assist in scheduling and executing benchmarking and self-assessment initiatives for project controls, identifying improvement opportunities and best practices.
• Develop and maintain Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), project schedules, cost estimates, cash flow reports, and change control documentation.
• Track and report project status, perform variance, earned value, and critical path analyses; at the senior level, develop portfolio-level analysis.
• Collaborate with Cost Analysts to establish effective cost controls management, ensuring project estimates include all necessary materials, labor rates, and industry data.
• Maintain effective relationships with customers, resolve quality issues, and complete assignments as negotiated.
• Demonstrate proficiency in conflict resolution and team collaboration; participate in process analysis and initiatives at the PCS II level.

Requirements

• Associate’s Degree in Engineering, Project Management, Finance, or Business AND 2+ years of related experience, OR
• High School/GED AND 5+ years of related experience.

Skills

• Proficiency in Oracle’s Primavera scheduling tool.
• Working knowledge of project management and project controls concepts, scheduling software, and spreadsheets.
• Experience with schedule integration of multiple projects and analyzing, trending, and forecasting schedule data.
• Highly engaged self-starter with problem-solving skills and proactive resolution.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Certified Associate of Project Management (CAPM) or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification (desired).
• Experience with Business Objects, MS Office Suite, Visio, PowerPlan, or Maximo (desired).
• Experience in Transmission Project Controls, Management, or Construction (desired).
• Experience with regulated utility companies, coal-fired generating plants, or large complex engineering/construction programs (desired).
• Knowledge of earned value techniques, risk program control, and database/reporting (desired).
• 4-year degree in Construction Management, Business, Project Management, Engineering, or equivalent (desired).

Schedule

• Hybrid – Work performed from both remote and onsite locations after onboarding; employees must live within a reasonable commute to their designated Duke Energy facility.
• Travel: 5-15%.