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Project Controls Specialist II

Chesapeake Utilities Corp

FL

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Accounting, Analysis Skills, Best Practices, Budgeting, Calendar Management, Coaching, Construction Planning, Corporate Planning, Cost Analysis, Cost Engineering, Data Quality, Detail Oriented, Driver's License, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Earned Value Management (EVM), Establish Priorities, Finance, Financial Analysis, Financial Reporting, Forecasting, Maintain Compliance, Mentoring, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Product Family, Microsoft Project, Multitasking, Performance Analysis, Performance Metrics, Project Control, Project Engineering, Project Evaluation, Project Execution, Project Lifecycle, Project Planning, Project Tracking, Project/Program Management, Reporting Skills, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Team Player, Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
LOCATION
FL
POSTED
14 days ago

Career Opportunity

Position: Project Control Specialist II

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…

  • Leads performance tracking at the portfolio level, multiple projects, providing executive‐level insights and recommendations to improve project outcomes.
  • Oversees the development, integration, and maintenance of advanced cost analysis, financial forecasting, and scheduling tools for large‐scale capital programs.
  • Provides high‐level strategic forecasts based on evolving construction work plans and schedule performance, influencing key business decisions.
  • Ensures organizational compliance with Chesapeake's project controls standards, capital management policies, and industry best practices.
  • Develops, refines, and enforces enterprise‐wide project controls procedures and governance frameworks.
  • Represents project controls in management level discussions, preparing formal reports, risk assessments, and KPIs that shape corporate planning.
  • Champions the adoption of innovative tools and methodologies to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and transparency across all projects.
  • Serves as the subject matter expert (SME) for earned value management, cost engineering, and schedule integration.
  • Guides and mentors the project controls team, setting priorities and ensuring alignment with project execution strategies.
  • Oversees project setup in ERP and ensures system data integrity at a program‐wide level.
  • Defines and validates Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) for high‐complexity projects and portfolios.
  • Provides final approval on invoice verifications and major contract payments.
  • Coaches and develops junior employees to prepare them for higher‐level project controls roles.

Who you are...

  • Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Project Management, Engineering or Accounting
  • Minimum of 5 year in a project management or controls related experience
  • Standard Drivers' License
  • Working knowledge of ERP systems
  • Solid understanding of project lifecycle, methodologies and phases
  • Understanding of techniques for estimating, tracking and controlling project costs
  • Proficient in Microsoft Suite, including strong working skills in Excel and MS Project, financial acumen working with budgets
  • Strong analytical skills and attention to detail to interpret data and forecast trends
  • Flexibility in managing multiple projects and adapting to changing priorities
  • Ability to analyze financial data and report on findings
  • Ability to work as part of a team or as an individual contributor in diverse settings
  • Ability to identify, analyze, and mitigate project risks

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 careers@chpk.com

About the Company

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Chesapeake Utilities Corp

Chesapeake Utilities Corporation is a diversified energy company focused on delivering outstanding service and attaining sustainable growth that generates long-term value for our employees, customers, investors, and other stakeholders. Our success in these efforts is due to our employees’ relentless commitment to excellence, our comprehensive strategic planning and our disciplined financial analysis of growth opportunities.  For more than 100 years, the Company has successfully delivered safe, secure, reliable and efficient solutions that are environmentally and economically smart. Chesapeake positions itself for long-term growth that creates superior value.  Chesapeake Utilities Corporation genuinely cares while turning aspirations into reality every day. We make meaningful connections with our peers, customers, communities, shareholders and partners.

We strive to provide operational excellence and positive experiences for our customers and the communities we serve. Chesapeake’s regulated energy businesses include natural gas distribution and transmission operations on the Delmarva Peninsula and in Florida, and electric distribution operations in Florida. Chesapeake’s unregulated energy businesses include its natural gas marketing subsidiary, its propane distribution operations, and its propane wholesale marketing subsidiary.

We have a talented workforce made of experienced professionals with diverse backgrounds who take pride in the work they do at Chesapeake. They are hard working people, who generously get involved in their communities because they care about them. At Chesapeake, we believe our employees make the difference, and we care about every one of them – every day. One way we show gratitude to our employees is through our Chesapeake Cares Program that focuses on employee morale and a satisfying work environment. One day each month we conduct an event focused on employee fun and fellowship. We recognize our employees’ contributions with a rewards and recognition program geared towards continuous growth and career development within the company.

COMPANY SIZE
500 to 999 employees
INDUSTRY
Energy and Utilities
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Paid Sick Days, Parking, Performance Bonus, Prescription Drug Coverage, Professional Development, 401K, Stock Options, Employee Referral Program, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Events, Retirement / Pension Plans, Tuition Reimbursement, Life Insurance, Merchandise Discounts
FOUNDED
1947
WEBSITE
http://www.chpk.com