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Job Description This position is responsible for leading the development of the reporting systems for project controls assignments. It performs complex aspects of individual project estimating, scheduling, change documentation and cost control while reporting up to program or portfolio level. The Principal Project Controls Specialist is a critical position as the expert/ lead of at least one of the project controls core competency areas: Scheduling, Estimating, Cost Engineering. This position supports Project Managers and Project Directors on projects and programs of varying size and complexity. The Principal PCS will be expected to lead / direct the set up and reviews of the project controls status (cost, contract, WBS, schedule, resource, etc.). Using prescribed methods and tools, the position is responsible for performing primary aspects of project control assignments. The position is considered a technical, SME, support position and requires college level reasoning via formal education or work experience. It requires understanding and application of complex project controls principles. This position must be expert with various computer applications with analytics that relate to schedule, cost, and risk. This position requires expertise / mastery with regards to the use, understanding and application of project controls principles and associated project controls software tools. The candidate will be responsible for: Review and analysis of project schedules, including basis and qualifications Incorporating the implementation details into the schedule (once implementation contracts are awarded) Defining and analyzing the project schedule baseline Development of a site integrated schedule, including other site work activities that either impacts or is impacted by the project Work with contract vendors to gather and verify updated schedules for projects Maintenance and update of site integrated schedule Support development of recovery plans, as necessary Support development of project changes, as necessary Review Project Change Requests for impact to schedule Support project scheduling required for Funding submittals Support project reporting (Project Status Reports, etc.) as necessary with project team Schedule adherence reporting Quantity reporting Schedule variance analysis The applicant should have a detailed knowledge, proficiency, and experience with: A) Primavera, P6 B) MS Excel, Word, and other commonly used computer software C) Schedule analysis software, such as Deltek Acumen D) Multiple schedule development and management practices E) Review and analysis of contractor and vendor performance F) Project Change Control processes G) Quantity tracking and reporting Required Qualifications: Graduation from a four-year college or university - business, finance, project management, engineering, technical, or equivalent. Proficiency / Expertise / Mastery with project management / project controls concepts / computer applications / analytics; strong collaborative team member. Ability to lead complex assignments Exceptional communication skills Preferred Qualifications: Masters - business, finance, project management, or equivalent. PMI or AACE certification (the following or equivalent are acceptable - PMP, CAPM, PMI-SP, AACE-CCC, AACE-PSP, AACE-CEP, AACE-EVP). Demonstrated expertise in using Software such as MS Office Suite, Primavera, Business Objects, Prolog, Passport, Visio, Access, Powerplant, Maximo or EAM, PeopleSoft, Deltek Acumen, Schedule risk management tools / Monte Carlo analysis. Expert user of Excel Typical Weekly Schedule: 40 Hours, Monday through Friday Relative to the job this contractor will be performing, please answer the below questions:

1. Will this contractor be performing any physical labor? No
2. Will this contractor be required to wear PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)? No, except during site visits, see item 4.
3. If so, what kind? Hard hat, safety vest, safety glasses, safety shoes
4. Will this contractor work in the field, plant or office environment? Office/hybrid, with site visits
5. Will this contractor encounter any hazardous work conditions? No
6. Will this contractor be required to drive as part of their duties? Yes

Will the worker be required to drive a vehicle?: No Will the worker be required to drive a Duke Energy vehicle?: No *If Yes please explain: What type of vehicle? Personal Vehicle Expenses reimbursed? Travel to other sites- mileage reimbursed. What percentage of time will they drive the vehicle? Travel to sites, as required. Will the vehicle be driven both onsite and offsite? Offsite only

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