Principal Project Controls Specialist

DNJP239331 PRINCIPAL PROJECT CONTROLS SPECIALIST CHARLOTTE NC - 12 MONTHS
ReNuke Services is seeking a Principal Project Controls Specialist for our clients site in Charlotte NC

DESCRIPTION:

The Principal Project Controls Specialist is a critical lead position responsible for cost management and project controls integration on major power generation construction projects. This position supports Project Managers and Project Directors on projects of varying size and complexity leading the setup maintenance and analysis of project controls status including cost contracts WBS schedule and resources.

This role requires expert-level proficiency with project controls software tools and advanced analytical capabilities. The position demands deep understanding of cost forecasting earned value management and integration of cost-schedule data on complex engineering procurement and construction (EPC) projects.

This is a field-based position supporting the Davie-Davidson Combined Cycle (CC) construction project. Power plant construction experience (Combined Cycle Simple Cycle Solar or Battery) and mobilization to the field site is required. Project is starting later this year with work occurring in the charlotte office. Project is expected to mobilize to the field in Spring 2028 with both units planned to be in-service in Fall 2032.

Key Responsibilities

Cost Management & Forecasting:
*Establish and maintain project cost baselines budgets and forecasts with high certainty on large-scale construction projects
*Lead earned value management (EVM) analysis variance reporting and trend analysis
*Integrate cost data with site activities and vendor deliverables to ensure accurate financial tracking
*Manage project contingency and risk reserves
*Develop cost estimates and manage monthly accruals
*Maintain cost systems and generate monthly cost reports and project documentation

Project Controls Integration:
*Understand phased project funding and manage roll-up of estimates into cost reports
*Provide cost-schedule integration analysis to support critical path decisions
*Work with field schedulers to update integrated schedules and perform impact analysis
*Review and assess change orders for cost and schedule impacts
*Coordinate with vendors to gather and verify cost and schedule updates through submittals field walkdowns and direct communication

Reporting & Communication:
*Generate monthly reports and site-specific documentation for PM/PD teams
*Lead project controls reviews and status presentations
*Support project funding submittals with detailed cost and schedule analysis

Leadership & Collaboration:
*Lead and coordinate the site project controls team
*Serve as technical subject matter expert and mentor to project controls team members
*Lead implementation of project controls methodologies and best practices
*May supervise junior project controls staff as assigned
*Support multiple projects simultaneously as required

Basic/Required Qualifications
*Bachelors degree in Engineering Project Management Finance or Business Administration AND 10 years of related work experience OR High School diploma/equivalent AND 14 years of related work experience
*Demonstrated lead-level experience with complex EPC projects in power generation (Combined Cycle Simple Cycle Solar or Battery construction)
*Expert proficiency in cost forecasting and project controls methodologies on large-scale construction projects
*High proficiency in MS Excel and cost management systems
*Experience with Primavera P6 Ecosys Maximo and project controls reporting systems
*Willingness to mobilize to field site in Davie County NC
*Valid drivers license

Desired Qualifications
*ECOSYS administration configuration and management experience
*Experience creating training packages and training teams on ECOSYS
*Web BI and Power BI data migration experience
*Familiarity with LoadSpring application
*Masters degree in Project Management Finance or Business Administration
*Professional certifications: AACE-CCC (Certified Cost Consultant) AACE-EVP (Earned Value Professional) or PMP (Project Management Professional)
*Additional certifications: AACE-CEP AACE-PSP PMI-SP or CAPM
*Proficiency with MS Project ECOSYS Primavera P6 Acumen Fuse Business Objects Prolog Passport Visio Powerplant PeopleSoft
*Strong collaborative team member with proven ability to work across functional groups

Work Location

Field-based position with mobilization to project site in Davie County NC