Principal Project Controls Specialist

DNJP239331 ? PRINCIPAL PROJECT CONTROLS SPECIALIST ? CHARLOTTE, NC - 12 MONTHS
ReNuke Services is seeking a Principal Project Controls Specialist for our client"s 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