Sr Proj Controls Spec

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The preferred location for this position is in Charlotte, North Carolina; however, the hiring manager will consider candidates in Raleigh, North Carolina.  The exact location will be determined at the time of offer based on business needs.Position Summary

Senior Project Controls Specialist (SrPCS) is a position responsible for developing analytical systems for routine project controls assignments including complex aspects of individual project estimating, scheduling, change analysis and cost control. The SrPCS is an essential position in the project controls core team. This position supports Principal Project Controls Specialists and Project Managers on varying ranked projects and programs in accordance with Project Management Center of Excellence (PMCoE) assignment criteria. SrPCS will lead or direct set-up and review of project controls status (cost, contract, WBS, schedule, resource, etc.). The SrPCS is responsible for performing various aspects of project control assignments using prescribed methods and tools and is critical to mentoring of PCS I/PCS II positions. The position is considered to have high degree of acumen in project controls principles and requires a higher level of cognitive comprehension and application; demonstrated through diverse work experiences. It requires proficient use, understanding and application of project controls principles, and associated project controls software tools. This position will be supporting PGO Enterprise projects which consist of many software and telecom development projects. Many of the projects are managed using Agile or Agile Hybrid methodology. The SrPCS will be assigned as the Lead Scheduler, performing oversight of schedule methodologies and implementation within the enterprise portfolio. Must have experience leading schedule review meetings and work with the project team to obtain information to build / update the project schedule.

Responsibilities

Develop/Generate Periodic Project Controls Communications (in Total) Assists in the development and generation of project controls routine analytics for communication(s) prescribed by the business unit. Leads the data collection, verification, validation and analysis of data to support project controls communications. Responsible for distributing and archiving project controls reports as appropriate. Provide presentation quality reports and communications as needed to project and management teams and be available to present if needed to project team/management team.

• Lead and Perform Change Control Track and manage changes to the project scope, schedule and cost. Identify, assess, gain approval, and distribute change requests, change notices or change orders in a manner compliant with internal governance standards and terms and conditions of relevant contracts (as appropriate). Support team in audit reviews and communications.

• Coordinate Project Controls Benchmarking and Self-Assessment Initiatives Assists in the coordination for scheduling benchmarking for project controls functions, and self-assessment initiatives relevant to types of projects typically managed by the project controls group. Coordinate improvement opportunities, adoption of best practices to address gaps in performance.

• Expertise in Project Controls Methodologies Leads development and maintenance of a) common Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), b) project schedules, c) cost estimates, d) systems to track and trend cash flow projections, e) project change control management, and f) communications associated with project controls. Supports systems to track and communicate project status, perform project controls related analyses at a level appropriate for projects/programs for the assigned business.

• Create and Maintain Project Forecasts and Schedules Collaborates in the development of schedules and cost workbooks that enable accurate project status to be communicated using approved KPIs. Performs trending analysis, evaluations of schedule health, contingency management and risk management. Supports change control and funding approval

• Effective Team Leadership

• The SrPCS is responsible for maintaining effective relationships with customers, supports the resolution of quality issues and complete assignments (proposals, project tasks, reports, etc.) within negotiated budgets and schedules.

Required/Basic Qualifications

• Bachelors degree or

• Bachelors degree in Business Administration or

• Bachelors degree in Engineering or

• Bachelors degree in Finance or

• Bachelors degree in Project management

• 5 years related work experience

• In lieu of Bachelors degree(s) AND 5 year(s) related work experience listed above, High School/GED AND 9 year(s) related work experience

Desired Qualifications

• Masters degree in Project management or

• Masters degree in Business Administration or

• Masters degree in Finance

• Project Management Professional and/or Certified Associate of Project Management and/or AACE-PSP and/or AACE-CEP and/or AACE-CCC and/or AACE-EVP and/or PMI-SP

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Agile projects and methodology
• Proficiency in use of Software such as MS Project/MS Office Suite, Business Objects, Passport, PowerPlan, Emax, Peoplesoft
• Proficient in use of Risk management tools such as SWORD.
• Expert user of Primavera
• Experience with JIRA

Working Conditions

• Hybrid with 3 days per week in office

Specific Requirements

• Proficiency/Expertise with project management / project controls concepts / computer applications / analytics
• Strong collaborative team member

The Senior Project Controls Specialist 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)NoRepresented/Union PositionNoVisa Sponsored PositionNoPlease note that in order to be considered for this position, you must possess all of the basic/required qualifications.

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