This is the expert level of the Project Controls classification hierarchy. Workers at this level are responsible for developing, maintaining, and analyzing detailed project schedules using Primavera P6 while independently performing regular schedule updates that incorporate actual progress, remaining durations, and logic revisions. This position typically is assigned to projects classified as Green per the Project Management Center of Excellence Project Profile Matrix with a high level of complexity. Workers are expected to have advanced skills and the ability to work independently, with guidance limited to unusual or complex projects or issues. Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate in a matrix working environment and with multiple levels of leadership are critical for this individuals success. The ideal candidate will be comfortable navigating and contributing within Waterfall, Agile, and hybrid project management frameworks.
Responsibilities & Duties: include, but are not limited to:
Develop, maintain, and analyze detailed project schedules in Primavera P6.
Independently perform regular schedule updates, incorporating actual progress, remaining durations, and logic revisions.
Collaborate with project managers, engineers, IT, and other project team members to capture scope, sequences, and dependencies.
Gathers input and information for projects. Works with project team members to obtain information regarding the status and health of assigned projects.
Generates monthly project reports that drive discussion with PM and Project Team, including P6 reports.
Responsible for gathering, verifying, validating and analyzing schedule data.
Develops and maintains work breakdown structures, project schedules, tracks and trends schedule data, Tracks and reports project status, analyzes variances, determines earned value, and analyzes critical path activities at a level appropriate for each project
Generates periodic Project Controls reports.
Distributes and archives project documents.
Maintains effective relationships with customers and supports the resolution of quality issues
Proficient in conflict resolution and reaches positive outcomes among team members.
Required Qualifications:
Graduation from a four-year college or university - business, finance, project management, engineering, technical, or equivalent.
Minimum of 7 years of project controls experience.
Minimum of 11 years of project controls experience in lieu of a degree.
Proficient in project controls principles.
Proficiency / Expertise with project management / project controls concepts / computer applications / analytics; strong collaborative team member.
Demonstrated expertise in using Primavera P6 to develop, maintain, and analyze project schedules
Demonstrated knowledge of analyzing, integrating, trending and forecasting cost and schedule information for projects
Demonstrated effective collaboration skills with good written and oral communication skills
Proven collaborative team member
Preferred Qualifications:
Masters - business, finance, project management, or equivalent.
PMI or AACE certification (the following or equivalent are acceptable - PMP, CAPM, PMI-SP, AACE-CCC, AACE-PSP, AACE-CEP, AACE-EVP).
Demonstrated expertise in using Software such as MS Office, Jira, Business Objects, Powerplant, Maximo or EAM, PeopleSoft. Risk management tools / Monte Carlo analysis.
Expert in user of Excel
Prior Duke Energy or Utility experience.
Familiarity with Waterfall, Agile, and Hybrid methodologies and the ability to adapt schedule practices accordingly.
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