Principal Project Controls Specialist – Anderson Combined Cycle Project

Important Application Submission InformationIn order to ensure your application is successfully received before the job posting expires, please submit your application by 11:59 PM on Wednesday, July 1, 2026More 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.***The hiring manager may elect to offer relocation assistance depending upon the current geographic location of a candidate.***Principal Project Controls The Principal Project Controls Specialist is a critical lead position responsible for cost management and project controls integration on major power generation construction projects. This position supports Project Managers and Project Directors on projects of varying size and complexity, leading the setup, maintenance, and analysis of project controls status including cost, contracts, WBS, schedule, and resources.This role requires expert-level proficiency with project controls software tools and advanced analytical capabilities. The position demands deep understanding of cost forecasting, earned value management, and integration of cost-schedule data on complex engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) projects.This is a field-based position supporting the Anderson Combined Cycle construction project. Power plant construction experience (Combined Cycle, Simple Cycle, Solar, or Battery) and mobilization to the field site is required.Key ResponsibilitiesCost Management & Forecasting:Establish and maintain project cost baselines, budgets, and forecasts with high certainty on large-scale construction projectsLead earned value management (EVM) analysis, variance reporting, and trend analysisIntegrate cost data with site activities and vendor deliverables to ensure accurate financial trackingManage project contingency and risk reservesDevelop cost estimates and manage monthly accrualsMaintain cost systems and generate monthly cost reports and project documentationProject Controls Integration:Understand phased project funding and manage roll-up of estimates into cost reportsProvide cost-schedule integration analysis to support critical path decisionsWork with field schedulers to update integrated schedules and perform impact analysisReview and assess change orders for cost and schedule impactsCoordinate with vendors to gather and verify cost and schedule updates through submittals, field walkdowns, and direct communicationReporting & Communication:Generate monthly reports and site-specific documentation for PM/PD teamsLead project controls reviews and status presentationsSupport project funding submittals with detailed cost and schedule analysisLeadership & Collaboration:Lead and coordinate the site project controls teamServe as technical subject matter expert and mentor to project controls team membersLead implementation of project controls methodologies and best practicesMay supervise junior project controls staff as assignedSupport multiple projects simultaneously as requiredKey skills and Experience Demonstrated lead-level experience with complex EPC projects in power generation (Combined Cycle, Simple Cycle, Solar, or Battery construction)Expert proficiency in cost forecasting and project controls methodologies on large-scale construction projectsHigh proficiency in MS Excel and cost management systemsFamiliarity with Maximo and Primavera P6Basic/Required QualificationsBachelor's degree in Engineering, Project Management, Finance, or Business Administration AND 6 years of related work experience, OR High School diploma/equivalent AND 10 years of related work experienceValid driver's licenseDesired Qualifications10 plus years of related work experience in addition to degree, OR High School diploma/equivalent AND 14 years of related work experienceECOSYS administration, configuration, and management experienceExperience creating training packages and training teams on ECOSYSWeb BI and Power BI data migration experienceFamiliarity with LoadSpring applicationMaster's degree in Project Management, Finance, or Business AdministrationProfessional certifications: AACE-CCC (Certified Cost Consultant), AACE-EVP (Earned Value Professional), or PMP (Project Management Professional)Additional certifications: AACE-CEP, AACE-PSP, PMI-SP, or CAPMProficiency with MS Project, ECOSYS, Primavera P6, Acumen Fuse, Business Objects, Prolog, Passport, Visio, Powerplant, PeopleSoftStrong collaborative team member with proven ability to work across functional groupsWork Location - Willingness to mobilize to field site in Anderson, SCWorking ConditionsField Mobility Classification – Work will be performed from Project Site and mobilization is expected when field work commences.Specific RequirementsValid driver's license#LI-PG1#LI-FieldTravel Requirements15-25%Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)YesRepresented/Union PositionNoVisa Sponsored PositionNoPlease note that in order to be considered for this position, you must possess all of the basic/required qualifications.PrivacyDo Not Sell My Personal Information (CA)Terms of UseAccessibility