Principal Project Controls Cost Analyst

About the Role

Duke Energy is seeking an experienced Principal Project Controls Cost Analyst to support large-scale Energy Storage and Solar Construction Projects across the Carolinas and Florida. This position will play a key role in cost forecasting, budget management, risk analysis, and project controls for multi-million-dollar capital projects.

The ideal candidate will bring extensive project controls experience, advanced Excel skills, and a strong background in cost analysis, forecasting, variance analysis, and project risk management.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze and review project cost estimates, assumptions, and qualifications
• Monitor project performance and evaluate cost impacts
• Develop and maintain project cost forecasts and reporting
• Perform variance analysis, trend analysis, and cost tracking
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and change management activities
• Quantify, analyze, and manage project risks
• Review contractor and vendor performance
• Maintain project cost and risk information within Duke Energy systems
• Ensure compliance with project controls standards and company policies
• Provide project-level and portfolio-level reporting and analysis
• Mentor and support junior project controls professionals

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Engineering, Project Management, Technical Discipline, or related field
• Minimum 9 years of Project Controls experience (11+ years accepted in lieu of degree)
• Strong experience in:
• Cost Forecasting
• Cost Control
• Variance Analysis
• Budgeting
• Risk Management
• Change Management
• Project Performance Reporting
• Advanced to Expert-level Excel skills
• Ability to work with large data sets and quickly learn new software applications
• Experience supporting large, complex, multi-million-dollar projects
• Experience working in a PMO, Project Controls, or Project Management environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Business, Finance, Project Management, or related field
• PMI or AACE Certifications:
• PMP
• CAPM
• PMI-SP
• AACE-CCC
• AACE-PSP
• AACE-CEP
• AACE-EVP
• Utility, Energy, Solar, Renewable Energy, or Construction industry experience
• Prior Duke Energy experience
• Experience evaluating vendor change orders
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

Preferred Software Experience

• EcoSys
• MS Project
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Business Objects
• Prolog
• Passport
• Visio
• Access
• Maximo / EAM
• PeopleSoft
• RiskConnect
• Monte Carlo / Quantitative Risk Analysis (QRA)

Why Join?

• Long-term 24+ month assignment
• Work on high-profile renewable energy and infrastructure projects
• Hybrid work schedule
• Competitive pay up to $85/hour
• Opportunity to support one of the nation’s leading energy providers

Apply Today

If you have extensive Project Controls and Cost Analysis experience and are interested in supporting major energy infrastructure projects, we'd love to hear from you.

Keywords: Project Controls, Cost Analyst, Cost Engineer, Cost Management, Forecasting, Budgeting, Variance Analysis, Risk Management, Utility Projects, Energy Projects, Solar Projects, Renewable Energy, PMO, EcoSys, MS Project, Excel, Charlotte NC.