Project Controls Specialist II -Nuc

## Project Controls Specialist II -NucApplyremote type: Onsitelocations: Southport, NCtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: June 25, 2026 (13 days left to apply)job requisition id: R40111**Important Application Submission Information**In order to ensure your application is successfully received before the job posting expires, please submit your application by 11:59 PM on Wednesday, June 24, 2026## More 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.Project Controls Specialist II (PCS-II) is a position is responsible for initiating and completing routine aspects of project control assignments including complex aspects of estimating, scheduling, change analysis and cost control. Therefore, the PCS-II is an essential member of a project team.PCS-II supports Senior Project Controls Specialists and project managers on varying ranked projects in accordance with Project Management Center of Excellence (PMCoE) assignment criteria. The PCS-II is responsible for performing various aspects of project control assignments using prescribed methods and tools.The position is considered to have advanced accumen in project controls principles, and requires a higher level of cognitive comprehension and application. Demonstration comes from extensive and diverse work experience, or less experience coupled with higher levels of formal education. It requires proficient use, understanding and application of project controls principles and associated project controls software tools.**Basic Qualifications:*** Business, Engineering, Finance, Project Management or Other Related Degree & 2 years related work experience* In lieu of degree-HS Diploma + 5 years related work experience**Responsibilities:*** Generate Periodic Project Controls Analytics. Create periodic project analysis of gathered data through verification and validation in order to support project controls metrics. Responsible for distributing and archiving project controls analysis as appropriate.* Perform Change Control. Track, trend and initiate action for changes to the project scope, schedule and cost. Analyzes change requests, gains, approval, and distributes change requests in a manner compliant with internal governance, standards and procedures. PCS-II comprehends necessary changes and applies appropriate rules established for change control associated with contract terms and conditions.* Project Controls Benchmarking and Self Assessment Initiatives. Leads assigned benchmarking and self assessment initiatives relevant to project controls functions. Summarizes and communicates improvement opportunities, formulates adoption of Company and Industry best practices, incorporates actions to address gaps in performance* Expertise in Project Controls Methodologies. Aids Project Managers (PMs) in Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) development, project schedules, cost estimates, track and trend cash flow reports, change control documentation (scope, cost or schedule) and/or any reports associated with project controls. Tracks and reports project status performs variance, earned value and critical path analyses at a level appropriate for the project.* Create and Maintain Project Estimate. Work with Estimator(s) to create or create project cost estimate in order to establish effective cost controls management. Assure that project estimate includes all necessary raw materials, resource / labor rates, manufactured materials / equipment as well as current industry data relative to project scope. Manage the estimate according to PMCoE Estimating Standard and review cycle.* Effective Team Participation. The PCS-II is responsible for maintaining effective relationships with customers, supports the resolution of quality issues and completes assignments (proposals, project tasks, reports, etc.) as negotiated. Displays proficiency in conflict resolution and reaching win-win outcomes among team members.**Additional Preferred Qualifications*** Software such as MS Project/MS Office Suite, Primavera, Business Objects, Passport, Powerplant, Emax, Peoplesoft* Risk management tools / Monte Carlo analysis**Working Conditions*** To be determined by hiring organization (in person, hybrid, or remote)**Specific Requirements*** Working Knowledge / Proficiency with project management / project controls concepts / computer applications such as scheduling software, financial tools, spreadsheets* Proven collaborative team member**The Project Controls Specialist II may have relationships with individuals of varying levels in the following organizations:*** Community Relations* Corporate Communications* Construction Management* Development* Engineering* Enterprise Security* Environmental, Health and Safety* Finance* Fuels* Global Risk Management and Insurance* Human Resources* Legal Department* Operations* Quality* Project Management Center of Excellence (PMCoE)* Project Management* Regulatory and Compliance* Stakeholder Engagement* Supply Chain* Others* Project teams of external Suppliers/Vendors****Travel Requirements****5-15%### Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)No### Represented/Union PositionNo### Visa Sponsored PositionNo### Please note that in order to be considered for this position, you must possess all of the basic/required qualifications. #J-18808-Ljbffr