Senior Project Controls Specialist – Scheduling

Duke Energy Corporation

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

Posted 11/12/2026full-timeCharlotte • North Carolina • United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in project controls principles and software tools, with a strong focus on analytical systems for project estimating, scheduling, and cost control. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders and mentor junior project controls specialists.

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Project ManagementProject Controls PrinciplesProject Controls Software ToolsAnalytical Systems DevelopmentCollaboration

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Hard Skills

Project EstimatingSchedulingChange AnalysisCost ControlWBSResource ControlsAnalyticsProject Controls Concepts

Soft Skills

Collaborative Team MemberMentoring

Industry Keywords

Business AdministrationEngineeringFinanceProject Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop analytical systems for routine project controls assignments, including complex project estimating, scheduling, change analysis, and cost control
Support Principal Project Controls Specialists and Project Managers on projects and programs of varying rankings under PMCoE assignment criteria
Lead or direct setup and review of project controls status, including cost, contract, WBS, schedule, and resource controls
Perform project control assignments using prescribed methods and tools
Mentor PCS I and PCS II positions
Apply project controls principles and associated software tools
Collaborate with stakeholders across business functions and external suppliers/vendors

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Finance, Project Management, or another related field and at least five years of related work experience; or High School/GED and at least nine years of related work experience in lieu of the degree and experience combination
Proficiency/expertise with project management, project controls concepts, computer applications, and analytics
Proficient use, understanding, and application of project controls principles and associated project controls software tools
Strong collaborative team member
Ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future
Must live within a reasonable commute of the designated Duke Energy facility, no greater than 50 miles one way
Must report to the assigned Duke Energy facility as required, averaging three full workdays per regular workweek
Travel availability of 5–15%
Required qualifications must all be possessed to be considered

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive pay and benefits
Friendly work environment
Opportunities for growth and development
Recognition for your work
Hybrid work arrangement
Relocation assistance provided as applicable (not guaranteed; posting states no relocation assistance)
5–15% travel requirement