Career Opportunity Lead Project Controls 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 • Annual bonus and salary increase opportunities • Monthly recognition events • Endless wellness initiatives and community events • Robust and customizable benefit packages-choose what works best with your life. Options include generous 401k, medical, dental and life insurance, tuition reimbursement, compensated volunteer hours and MORE! • Paid time off, holidays and a separate bank of sick time! Chesapeake Utilities Corporation is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status, among other factors. Applicants with a disability that need assistance applying for a position may email [email protected]