Senior Project Controls Scheduler

Renuke•Charlotte, NC

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

ReNuke Services is seeking a Senior Project Controls Scheduler for a client site in Charlotte, North Carolina. This technical subject-matter-expert support position initiates and completes routine project control assignments using prescribed methods and tools, and performs more complex scheduling, cost control, and change documentation. The role supports Project Managers on projects of varying sizes, reports project information up to program or portfolio level, and trains other Project Controls organization members with minimal oversight. It requires college-level reasoning through formal education or work experience, along with working knowledge to proficient use and application of project controls principles and software tools. The position develops and maintains work breakdown structures, project schedules, cost estimates, cash flow tracking and trending, change control documentation, and project controls reports. It tracks project status and performs variance, earned value, and critical path analyses at a level appropriate to the project, with expectations at the senior level to identify and develop portfolio-level analysis. The role also works with Cost Analysts to establish effective cost controls, ensures estimates account for required materials, labor and resource rates, manufactured materials and equipment, and current industry data, and manages estimates according to the PMCoE Estimating Standard and review cycle. The position is hybrid, with work performed remotely and onsite after the onboarding period. Hybrid employees should live within a reasonable commute of their designated Duke Energy facility. The assignment is listed as 36 months.

Requirements

Associate degree in Engineering, Project Management, Finance, or Business, plus at least 7 years of related experience.
In lieu of a degree, high school diploma or GED and at least 11 years of related experience.
Working knowledge to proficient use, understanding, and application of project controls principles and associated software tools.

Nice To Haves

Existing experience with Carolina West Transmission Project Controls.
Proficiency and hands-on experience navigating and using Oracle Primavera scheduling software.
Experience leading schedule review meetings and working with project teams to obtain information for building or updating project schedules.
Working knowledge or proficiency with project management and project controls concepts, scheduling software, and spreadsheets.
Demonstrated experience integrating schedules across multiple projects.
Demonstrated knowledge of analyzing, integrating, trending, and forecasting project schedule 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.
Certified Associate in Project Management certification.
Project Management Professional 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 collaborative 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 daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly project controls reports; gather, verify, validate, and analyze schedule data; and distribute and archive reports as appropriate.
Track and manage changes to project scope, schedule, and cost baselines.
Identify, assess, obtain approval for, and distribute change requests, change notices, and change orders in compliance with internal governance standards and applicable contract terms and conditions.
Assist with scheduling and carrying out project controls benchmarking and self-assessment initiatives.
Identify and communicate improvement opportunities, best practices, and countermeasures to address performance gaps.
Develop and maintain work breakdown structures, project schedules, cost estimates, cash flow tracking and trending, change control documentation, and project controls reports.
Track and report project status and perform variance, earned value, and critical path analyses appropriate to the project.
Identify and develop portfolio-level analysis.
Work with Cost Analysts to establish effective cost controls management.
Ensure project estimates include required materials, resource and labor rates, manufactured materials and equipment, and current industry data relevant to project scope.
Manage estimates according to the PMCoE 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 reach win-win outcomes among team members.
At the senior level, conduct process analysis and lead initiatives.
Train and teach other members of the Project Controls organization with minimal oversight.