Project Controls Specialist II – Cost or Schedule

Duke Energy Corporation

. Initiate and complete routine project control assignments, including estimating, scheduling, change analysis, and cost control .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timePlainfield • United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in project controls, including cost forecasting, budgeting, and change management, while effectively leading data analysis and communication efforts. Proficient in utilizing project management software and tools to support project execution and governance compliance.

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Project Controls PrinciplesCost ForecastingBudgetingEcoSys SoftwareProject Management Professional Certification

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Hard Skills

Cost ControlChange AnalysisSchedulingData AnalysisEarned Value Techniques

Soft Skills

Collaborative Team MemberEffective CommunicationTeam Leadership

Tools & Technologies

MS ProjectPrimaveraPowerPlanPeoplesoftMaximo

Certifications & Qualifications

Certified Associate of Project ManagementProject Management Professional Certification

Industry Keywords

Electric Transmission ProjectsRisk Management ToolsGovernance StandardsWork Breakdown StructuresProject Change Control Management

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Initiate and complete routine project control assignments, including estimating, scheduling, change analysis, and cost control
Support Senior Project Controls Specialists and project managers on projects of varying ranks
Provide cost forecasting, budgeting, and estimating support for the Project Controls Cost organization
Develop and generate periodic project controls communications and routine analytics
Lead data collection, verification, validation, and analysis for project controls communications
Distribute and archive project controls reports
Prepare presentation-quality reports and communications and present them to project and management teams as needed
Track and manage changes to project scope, schedule, and cost
Identify, assess, gain approval for, and distribute change requests, notices, and orders in compliance with governance standards and contract terms
Support audit reviews and communications
Coordinate project controls benchmarking and self-assessment initiatives
Coordinate improvement opportunities and adoption of best practices
Develop and maintain work breakdown structures, cost estimates, cash flow tracking systems, project change control management, and project controls communications
Support systems for tracking and communicating project status and performing project controls analyses
Collaborate on project estimates covering scope, schedule, cost, materials, resources, labor, equipment, engineering, design, contracts, industry data, and risks
Manage estimates according to company policies, PMCoE standards, and business unit processes
Provide effective team leadership

Requirements

What you’ll need

Associate's Degree in Engineering, Project Management, Finance, or Business and 2 years minimum related experience
In lieu of degree: High School/GED and 5 years minimum related experience
Proficiency with project management/project controls concepts and computer applications such as scheduling software, financial tools, and spreadsheets
Proficiency in project controls principles and associated project controls software tools
Working knowledge of scheduling software, financial tools, and spreadsheets
EcoSys, PowerPlan, Peoplesoft, Maximo, MS Project/MS Office Suite, Primavera, or Business Objects experience preferred
Experience with EcoSys preferred
Knowledge of risk management tools such as SWORD and Monte Carlo analysis preferred
Budgeting and cost forecasting experience with Electric Transmission projects preferred
Knowledge of schedule information for projects
Demonstrated knowledge and usage of earned value techniques
Certified Associate of Project Management preferred
Project Management Professional Certification preferred
Proven collaborative team member
Must be able to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future
Must live within a reasonable commute of a designated Duke Energy facility, no greater than 50 miles one way
Must report to the assigned facility as required, averaging 3 full workdays per regular workweek
Ability to travel 5–15%

Benefits

Comp & perks

Friendly work environment
Opportunities for growth and development
Recognition for your work
Competitive pay and benefits
Hybrid work arrangement
Relocation assistance, as applicable