More than a career - a chance to make a difference in people's lives. Build an exciting, rewarding career with us – help us make a difference for millions of people every day. Consider joining the Duke Energy team, where you'll find a friendly work environment, opportunities for growth and development, recognition for your work, and competitive pay and benefits. This position is responsible for developing the reporting systems for project controls assignments. It performs complex aspects of individual project estimating, scheduling, change documentation and cost control while reporting up to program or portfolio level. The Senior Project Controls Specialist (SrPCS) is a critical position as the expert of at least one of the project controls core competency areas: Scheduling, Estimating, Cost Engineering. The SrPCS functions as a lead of the project controls team as well as a member of multiple project or program teams. This position supports Project Managers and Project Directors on projects and programs of varying size and complexity. SrPCS will be expected to lead / direct the set up and reviews of the project controls status (cost, contract, WBS, schedule, resource, etc.). This position is critical to the mentoring of PCS I/PCS II positions. Using prescribed methods and tools, the position is responsible for performing primary aspects of project control assignments. The position is considered a technical, SME, support position and requires college level reasoning via formal education or work experience. It requires understanding and application of basic project controls principles. This position must be proficient with various computer applications with analytics that relate to schedule, cost, and risk. This position requires proficient to expert use, understanding and application of project controls principles and associated project controls software tools. The candidate will be responsible for: 1) Review and analysis of cost and schedule estimates, including estimate basis and qualifications. 2) Review and reporting of project status as provided by Duke Energy and its vendors. 3) Monitoring compliance with department requirements and Enterprise Policy and Standards. 4) Providing analysis and forecasting of project cost performance. 5) Assisting with forecasting project cost impacts. 6) Project risk quantification, analysis, and management 7) Updating project cost and risk information in Duke systems and tools 8) Track and manage changes to the project scope, schedule and cost baseline The applicant should have detailed knowledge and experience with: A) Various cost estimating techniques B) Multiple cost management and control practices C) Project Risk Management best practices D) Review and analysis of contractor and vendor performance E) Duke Financial and cost management systems F) Project Change Control processes Basic / Required Qualifications + Bachelor’s in Engineering, Project Management, Finance or Business Administration and 5 plus years of work-related experience OR + High school diploma / Equivalent and 9 plus years of work-related experience. Desired Qualifications + Master’s degree in Project Management, Finance or Business Administration + Certified Associate of Project Management + Project Management Professional + AACE-EVP, AACE-CEP, AACE-PSP, AACE-CCC, PMI-SP certification + Proficiency/expertise with project management, project controls concepts, computer applications / analytics + Strong collaborative team member + Software such as MS Project/MS Office Suite, Business Objects, Maximo, Powerplan, EcoSys, Peoplesoft,and Sword/Riskconnect. + High proficiency in MS Excel. Working Conditions + Work location – Charlotte, NC + Hybrid Mobility Classification – Work will be performed from both remote and onsite locations after the onboarding period. However, hybrid employees should live within a reasonable daily commute to the Duke Energy Plaza, Charlotte, NC. + This role is expected to conduct regular visits. Specific Requirements + Valid driver’s license Additional Preferred Qualifications•Software such as MS Project/MS Office Suite, Primavera, Business Objects, Passport, PowerPlan, Emax, Peoplesoft•Risk management tools / Monte Carlo analysis Specific Requirements• Proficiency/Expertise with project management / project controls concepts / computer applications / analytics• Strong collaborative team memberThe Senior Project Controls Specialist may have relationships with individuals of varying levels in the following organizations:• Community Relations• Corporate Communications• Construction Management• Development• Engineering• Enterprise Security• Environmental, Health and Safety• Finance• Fuels• Global Risk Management and Insurance• Human Resources• Legal Department• Operations• Quality• Project Management Center of Excellence (PMCoE)• Project Management• Regulatory and Compliance• Stakeholder Engagement• Supply Chain• Others• Project teams of external Suppliers/Vendors #LI-PG1 #LI-Hybrid Travel Requirements 25-50% Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable) No Represented/Union Position No Visa Sponsored Position No Posting Expiration Date Saturday, September 6, 2025 All job postings expire at 12:01 AM on the posting expiration date. 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