Project Controls Specialist I - Catawba Nuclear Station

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Project Controls Specialist 1

Project Controls Specialist I (PCS-I) is a position under close supervision that is responsible for aspects of project control assignments as defined by the hiring Business Unit. The position is responsible for performing specific and limited portions of project control assignments using prescribed methods and tools. This is an entry level position that requires understanding and application of basic project controls principles and associated project controls software and tools.

PCS-I’s may be exposed to more complex aspects of project controls including estimating, scheduling, project change management, and cost control for orientation and training purposes.

Responsibilities

Generate Periodic Project Controls Analytics:

• Assist in creating periodic project analysis of related controls metrics to support communication of assigned functions to project leadership. This involves interpretation of trends and indicators through gathering, validating and analyzing data to support project performance metrics. Assists project leadership in providing adequate project communications as appropriate.

Perform Change Control:

• Assist in tracking, trending, and initiating action for changes to project scope, schedule, and cost.
• Identifies, assesses, gains approval, and initiates change requests in a manner compliant with internal governance, standards, and procedures. PCS-I assists with change control associated with contract terms and conditions as appropriate.

Project Controls Benchmarking and Self-Assessment Initiatives:

• Participates in benchmarking and assessment initiatives relevant to project controls as assigned.
• Identify improvement opportunities, recommend adoption of Company and Industry best practices, and propose actions to address gaps in performance.

Develop Expertise in Project Controls Methodologies:

• Participates in development of project schedules, cost estimates, cash flow, forecasts, change control (scope, cost, or schedule) and communications associated with project controls. Participate in development of commercial specifications and exhibits for proposed project contracts with regards to elements of project controls.

Basic Requirements/Qualifications

• 2-year degree – business, finance, project management, engineering, technical, or equivalent Or 2 years of directly related work experience.

Desired Qualifications

• 4-year degree – business, finance, project management, engineering, technical, or equivalent
• Demonstrated / Proficiency with project management / project controls concepts / computer applications such as scheduling software, financial tools, spreadsheets, collaborative team member
• PMI or AACE certification (the following or equivalent are acceptable - PMP, CAPM, PMI-SP, AACE-CCC, AACE-PSP, AACE-CEP, AACE-EVP)
• Software such as MS Project, Primavera, Business Objects, Passport, MS Office Suite, Prolog, Visio, Powerplant, Emax, Peoplesoft

Mobility Classification

• Onsite Mobility Classification – Work will be performed at a company facility.

Travel Requirements

5-15%

Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)

No

Represented/Union Position

No

Visa Sponsored Position

No

Posting Expiration Date

Friday, May 10, 2024

All job postings expire at 12:01 AM on the posting expiration date.

Please note that in order to be considered for this position, you must possess all of the basic/required qualifications.

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