Project Controls Specialist II – Sr

Duke Energy Corporation

. Develop analytical systems for routine project controls assignments, including project estimating, budgeting, forecasting, change analysis and cost control .

Posted 11/10/2026full-timeCharlotte • North Carolina • United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in project controls, including project estimating, budgeting, forecasting, and cost control. Proficient in utilizing project management software and analytics to support project execution and communication.

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Project Controls ConceptsMS ProjectPrimaveraCost ControlRisk Management Tools

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Hard Skills

Project EstimatingBudgetingForecastingChange AnalysisCost ControlData CollectionWBS DevelopmentChange-Control ManagementProject Status TrackingAnalytics

Soft Skills

Collaborative Team MemberMentoring

Tools & Technologies

MS Office SuiteBusiness ObjectsPassportPowerPlanEmaxPeoplesoft

Industry Keywords

Project ManagementProject ControlsMonte Carlo AnalysisAudit ReviewsBenchmarking

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop analytical systems for routine project controls assignments, including project estimating, budgeting, forecasting, change analysis and cost control
Support the Project Control Supervisor and Project Managers on projects and programs according to PMCoE assignment criteria
Lead or direct setup and review of project controls status, including cost, contracts and WBS
Perform project control assignments using prescribed methods, tools and software
Mentor PCS I and PCS II positions
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 project scope and cost changes, including change requests, notices and orders
Support audit reviews and communications
Coordinate project controls benchmarking and self-assessment initiatives
Coordinate improvement opportunities and adoption of best practices
Develop and maintain WBS, cost estimates, cash-flow tracking systems, change-control management and project controls communications
Support project-status tracking and project-controls analyses
Collaborate on project estimates covering scope, costs, materials, resources, labor, equipment, engineering, design, contracts, industry data and risks
Maintain effective customer relationships and resolve quality issues
Complete proposals, project tasks and reports within negotiated budgets and schedules

Requirements

What you’ll need

Project Controls Specialist II: Associate degree in Engineering, Project Management, Finance, Business or another related field and 2 years minimum related work experience
Project Controls Specialist II alternative: High School/GED and 5 years minimum related work experience
Senior Project Controls Specialist: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Finance, Project Management or another related field and 5 years minimum related work experience
Senior Project Controls Specialist alternative: High School/GED and 9 years minimum related work experience
Proficiency/expertise with project management, project controls concepts, computer applications and analytics
Proficiency with software such as MS Project, MS Office Suite, Primavera, Business Objects, Passport, PowerPlan, Emax and Peoplesoft
Knowledge of risk management tools and Monte Carlo analysis
Strong collaborative team member
Ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future
Ability to report to the assigned Duke Energy facility as required, averaging 3 full workdays per regular workweek
Must live within a reasonable commute of the designated Duke Energy facility, no greater than 50 miles one way
Willingness to travel 5–15%

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive pay and benefits
Friendly work environment
Opportunities for growth and development
Recognition for your work