Lead Project Control Specialist

Description Career Opportunity Lead Project Control Specialist Hybrid in Service Territory: OH, PA, DE, MD, VA, FL What makes us great... At the heart of our Company is a dedication to delivering energy that drives progress. We put people first, work to keep them safe and build trusting relationships. What you'll be working on... Cost Controls - Establish enterprise standards for cost forecasting, performance measurement, contingency management, and executive cost reporting practices. - Lead portfolio-level cost forecasting reviews and forecast challenge processes. - Review and challenge project forecasts, assumptions, recovery plans, and contingency requirements. Schedule Controls - Establish enterprise standards for schedule development, schedule quality, critical path analysis, recovery planning, and project controls technical assurance practices. - Lead portfolio-level schedule reviews and schedule quality assessments. - Perform independent assessments of project controls maturity and effectiveness. Risk / Forecasting Controls - Lead enterprise implementation of risk-adjusted forecasting methodologies. - Establish Monte Carlo analysis standards and confidence-level reporting practices. - Develop portfolio-level P50, P70, and P90 forecasting methodologies. - Review project risk assumptions, forecast ranges, contingency requirements, and recovery plans. Governance, Leadership, and Capability Development - Serve as the enterprise subject matter expert for project controls methodologies and best practices. - Develop and maintain enterprise project controls procedures and governance frameworks. - Support executive leadership, steering committees, and capital governance boards. - Mentor and develop Project Controls Specialists at all levels. - Evaluate and implement project controls software, reporting tools, and process improvements. - Provide technical leadership for major capital programs and strategic initiatives. - Assist the Manager, Project Controls with workforce planning, talent development, and capability assessments. Depending on organizational need, the Lead Project Controls Specialist may lead cost controls, schedule controls, or risk / forecasting controls capability development while ensuring consistent project controls standards across the enterprise. Responsible for developing risk-adjusted forecasts and communicating forecast ranges rather than single point estimates through integration of schedule risk analysis, cost risk analysis, contingency management, and Monte Carlo simulation outputs. Who you are... - Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, Finance, Accounting, Project Management, or related discipline. - 8+ years of project controls or related experience - Standard Drivers' License - Expert-level Primavera P6 proficiency. - Extensive forecasting, risk analysis, and performance measurement experience. - Demonstrated experience conducting and interpreting Monte Carlo analyses. - Experience supporting large complex capital projects or programs. - Preferred Experience: - Utility, regulated infrastructure, transmission pipeline, LNG, or major energy project experience. - PSP, CCP, EVP, PMI-SP, PMP, or equivalent certification. - Experience developing enterprise project controls standards and operating models. Benefits/what's in it for you? Flexible work arrangement Competitive base salary Fantastic opportunities for career growth Cooperative, supportive and empowered team atmosphere Ann