Project Controls Cost Analyst

Role summary / purpose This is an approximately 24-month assignment for project controls support of energy storage and solar construction project teams. The role will support cost reporting and analysis for multiple project sites across the Carolinas and Florida service territory. Key responsibilities • Review and analysis of cost estimates, including estimate basis and qualifications • Review of existing project status as provided by project stakeholders and vendors • Monitoring compliance with department requirements and Enterprise Policy and Standards • Providing analysis and forecasting of project cost performance • Assisting with forecasting project cost impacts • Project risk quantification, analysis, and management • Updating project cost and risk information in systems and tools Requirements – education & experience • Graduation from a four-year college or university in business, finance, project management, engineering, technical, or equivalent field • Minimum of 9 years of project controls experience • Minimum of 11 years of project controls experience in lieu of a degree • Experience working in a PMO environment, on a project controls team, or in a project management working environment • Proven and successful experience working with multi-million dollar or high-risk projects Required skills • Advanced analytical and technical cost-related project controls skills • Expert level understanding of Project Controls methodologies and discipline • Advanced to expert level proficiency in Excel • Ability to pick up and use unfamiliar software • Ability to work with large data files • Various estimating techniques for both cost and schedule • Multiple cost management and control practices • Project Risk Management best practices • Review and analysis of contractor and vendor performance • Complex project forecasting, cost alignment to schedules, variance analysis, budgeting, and cost control • Problem identification and solution development • Leadership and coaching abilities • Exceptional communication skills Nice-to-have / preferred skills • Master's degree in business, finance, project management, or equivalent • PMI or AACE certification (PMP, CAPM, PMI-SP, AACE-CCC, AACE-PSP, AACE-CEP, AACE-EVP, or equivalent) • Proficiency with project management and project controls software applications and analytics tools • Experience evaluating vendor change orders • Expertise with software such as EcoSys, MS Project, MS Office Suite, Business Objects, Prolog, Passport, Visio, Access, Powerplant, Maximo, EAM, or PeopleSoft • Experience with risk management tools, RiskConnect, Monte Carlo/QRA analysis • Exposure to energy-related projects • Prior utility industry experience Employment details – type, location, hours Hybrid position based in Charlotte, NC with multiple sites across the Carolinas and Florida service area. 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, with travel to sites in North and South Carolina 3 days per week. Personal vehicle required for travel. Per diem approved if eligible. No physical labor required. PPE (hard hat, safety vest, safety glasses, safety shoes) required during site visits only.