Pcs-2

Hybrid; Tuesday • Charlotte, NC

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

This position performs routine and complex project controls assignments using prescribed methods and tools. It handles project forecasting, cost alignment to schedules, cost and variance analysis, budgeting, trending and burn rates, change control, and cost control, with reporting up to the program or portfolio level. The role supports Project Managers on projects of varying sizes and is expected to work with minimal oversight. It is a technical subject-matter expert and support position requiring college-level reasoning through formal education or work experience, proficient application of project controls principles and procedures, and use of project controls software. The specialist must identify problems, develop solutions, and take action to resolve them; adapt to unfamiliar software; and work with large, complex data files. Advanced-to-expert Excel experience is required.

The position is hybrid, with Tuesday as a required in-office day and other in-office days chosen by the individual. Work is performed remotely and onsite after onboarding, and employees should live within a reasonable commute of their designated facility. The role is based in the Charlotte area; candidates relocating must confirm they will move to Charlotte or surrounding areas. The worker visits a project site once per quarter and may occasionally need PPE for site visits.

Requirements

• Associate degree in Engineering, Project Management, Finance, or Business and at least 2 years of related experience; alternatively, a high school diploma or GED and at least 5 years of related experience.
• Advanced-to-expert Excel experience.
• Experience working with a project team to obtain information to build or update a cost forecast.
• Working knowledge or proficiency with project management and project controls concepts, computer applications, scheduling software, and spreadsheets.
• Demonstrated knowledge of analyzing, integrating, trending, and forecasting project cost information.
• Demonstrated knowledge and use of earned value techniques.
• Self-starter who identifies problems, offers possible solutions, and takes appropriate action to resolve them.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) certification.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Experience with Business Objects, MS Office Suite, Visio, PowerPlan, or Maximo.
• Previous experience with EcoSys.
• Experience in Transmission Project Controls, Management, or Construction.
• Experience with a regulated utility company, coal-fired generating plants, or large, complex engineering and construction programs or projects in fixed-price and/or time-and-materials environments.
• Program or project Risk Program Control experience.
• Proven ability to collaborate as a team member.
• Understanding of the Project Management Center of Excellence project lifecycle.
• Database and reporting experience.
• Four-year degree in Construction Management, Business, Project Management, Engineering, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Generate monthly, quarterly, and ad-hoc project controls reports; gather, verify, validate, and analyze reporting data; and distribute and archive reports as appropriate.
• Perform change control by tracking and managing changes to project scope and cost baselines, and identifying, assessing, obtaining approval for, and distributing change requests, notices, or orders in accordance with governance standards and applicable contract terms.
• Assist with scheduling and carrying out project controls benchmarking and self-assessment initiatives; identify and communicate improvement opportunities, best practices, and countermeasures for performance gaps.
• Maintain cost estimates; track and trend cash flow reports and change control documentation; report project status; and perform variance and other data analyses appropriate to the project.
• Create or work with estimators to create project cost estimates, ensuring they include necessary materials, resource and labor rates, manufactured materials or equipment, and current industry data relevant to project scope; manage estimates according to the Project Management Center of Excellence Estimating Standard and review cycle.
• Maintain effective customer relationships, support resolution of quality issues, and complete negotiated assignments such as proposals, project tasks, and reports.
• Use conflict-resolution skills to help reach win-win outcomes among team members.
• Visit project sites once per quarter and use required PPE for occasional site visits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree