Project Control Specialist (Coal Combustion)

Project Controls Specialist(Coal Combustion)

Location: Charlotte, NC

Employment Type: Contract (Full-Time)

Summary:

We are seeking a senior-level Project Controls Specialist to support a portfolio of large-scale capital projects across multiple sites. This role focuses on cost reporting, forecasting, and risk analysis within a complex, multi-project environment. The position is highly analytical and requires strong expertise in project controls, financial analysis, and data-driven decision-making.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review and analyze project cost estimates, including assumptions, basis, and qualifications
• Evaluate project status updates from internal teams and external vendors
• Monitor compliance with internal policies, procedures, and project controls standards
• Perform cost forecasting, variance analysis, and trend analysis across multiple projects
• Support development of project cost impact forecasts and financial projections
• Conduct project risk identification, quantification, and analysis
• Maintain and update cost and risk data within project systems and tools
• Assess contractor and vendor performance, including change order evaluations
• Support cost alignment with project schedules and overall program reporting
• Lead or support complex project controls assignments with minimal oversight
  
  
  

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Engineering, Project Management, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 9 years of project controls experience (11 years in lieu of degree)
• Advanced knowledge of cost management, estimating techniques, and project controls methodologies
• Strong experience with cost forecasting, budgeting, variance analysis, and risk management
• Proven ability to work on large-scale, multi-million dollar or high-risk projects
• Experience working within a PMO, project controls team, or project-based environment
• Advanced Excel skills and ability to work with large, complex data sets
• Strong communication and collaboration skills across cross-functional teams
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in a related field
• Industry certifications such as PMP, CAPM, PMI-SP, or AACE (CCC, PSP, CEP, EVP)
• Experience with vendor change order evaluation
• Proficiency with tools such as MS Project, Business Objects, Prolog, Visio, Access, Maximo, PeopleSoft, or similar
• Experience with risk modeling tools (e.g., Monte Carlo analysis)
• Prior experience in utility, energy, or large infrastructure projects
  
  
  

Additional Details:

• Hybrid schedule (Monday–Friday, 40 hours/week)
• Travel required to project sites across North and South Carolina (~3 days/week)
• Occasional site visits may require standard PPE (provided)
• Personal vehicle required for travel