Principal Project Controls Specialists (PPCS) provide day-to-day analysis and evaluation of data associated with portfolios, programs and projects. PPCSs serve as a role model and expert practioner in project controls (cost, contract, WBS, schedule, resource, etc.). PPCS perform complex aspects of individual project estimating, scheduling, change documentation and cost control while communicating program or portfolio status.
PPCSs provide mature technical Subject Matter Expert (SME) support where demonstration comes from extensive and diverse work experience and/or formal education. PPCSs apply advanced project controls principles to establish and maintain rigorous performance standards. As team leader, PPCS demonstrate advanced levels of application, analysis and evaluation of data.
PPCSs are essential to 1) day-to-day coaching and mentoring of Project Control colleagues, 2) training and associate development in project and project controls aspects, 3) oversight of unit process and procedures, 4) understanding and application of complex project controls principles, and 5) continuous improvement and development of Project Controls systems for communicating forecasts and trends. PPCSs assure project control data collection tools, analysis, communication and reporting systems are accurate and functioning according to Enterprise policies (e.g. Financial, Risk, Supply Chain, etc) and Project Management Center of Excellence (PMCoE) requirements.
The PPCS position may lead assigned PC teams in absence of the Supervisor or Manager of Project Controls. PPCSs support multiple management and project teams of varying size and complexity simultaneously. PPCS will lead or direct communication for portfolio, program and project reviews.
PPCSs is a proficient expert with computer applications for analytics related to schedule, cost, and risk. PPCSs support communication of project, program and portfolio performance including interpretation of trends and forecasts. PPCSs contribute to analysis and results of project cost, forecasts, contracts, schedules, resources etc.
This position is critical to the mentoring the Project Controls and Project Management teams.
Responsibilities
- The Scheduler will be responsible for incorporating the developmental/ implementation details into the schedule (once implementation contracts are awarded), integrating with other site work activities that either impacts or is impacted by the new project, and for defining the implementation baseline dates.
- The Scheduler will maintain and update all field implementation work. These updates may be obtained from the vendor schedule submittals, manual updates provided by on-site / responsible vendor representatives, or direct communication with the GM/PD/PM assigned to monitor and control the work.
- Development and maintenance of site integrated schedule.
- Work with Project Teams for Emergent, Strategic, Ash Management, and Demolition
- Develop /Generate Periodic Project Controls Communications Develop and generate project controls routine analytics for communication(s) prescribed by the business unit. Responsible for 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 and be available to present if needed to project team/management team.
- Lead and Perform Change Control 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). Primary participant in audit reviews, acting liaison between sourcing and project management and project communications.
- Coordinate Project Controls Benchmarking and Self Assessment Initiatives Assists in the coordination for scheduling benchmarking for project controls functions, and self assessment initiatives relevant to types of projects typically managed by the project controls group. Coordinate improvement opportunities, adoption of best practices to address gaps in performance.
- Expertise in Project Controls Methodologies Implements systems for creating: 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 and Maintain Project Estimate Collaborates to create 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 Establishes effective relationships with customers (project management & sponsor organizations) and project teams to support resolution of project/programs controls issues and requirements. PPCS maintains effective relationships with customers, supports the resolution of quality issues, and complete assignments (proposals, project tasks, reports, etc.) within negotiated budgets and schedules.
Basic/Required Qualifications
- Bachelors Degree in Bachelor's in Engineering, Project Management, Finance or Business Administration
- Minimum 6 years related work experience
- In lieu of the Bachelors degree and 6 years related work experience, a High School/GED and 10 related work experience
Desired Qualifications
- Software such as MS Project/MS Office Suite, Primavera, Business Objects, Passport, Powerplant, Emax, Peoplesoft
- Risk management tools / Monte Carlo analysis
- Expertise with project management / project controls concepts / computer applications / analytics
- Employee development
- Strong collaborative team member
- Oversight
Duke Energy
526 S Church St
Charlotte
North Carolina United States
www.duke-energy.com
