Controls Specialist (Associate - Senior) (RICHMOND, VA, US, 23219)

Dominion Energy

Experience: 0+ yrs
Location: Richmond, Virginia, United States
Job type: Full-time

Required skills

change management
compliance
construction management
cross-functional
forecasting
project management
project risks
team development

About the role

Dominion Energy is committed to providing reliable, affordable, and increasingly clean energy that powers our customers every day. If you want to work for a purpose-driven company that values safety and collaboration, we’re looking for you. You won’t just find a job here; you’ll find your career. Review the position below and apply today.

We offer a hybrid 3-2 work schedule (three days in the office, two days of teleworking) to accommodate the need for flexibility.

Military service members and veterans with ranks from E3-E5, W1-W2, or O1-O3, plus appropriate equivalent combination of education and years of experience as outlined below will be considered for this opportunity.

Job Summary

Note: While the standard role description may reference power station construction, controls systems, and related terminology, this position is part of the Project Controls team supporting Electric Distribution. These references are legacy phrasing and do not reflect the scope of work, which is focused exclusively on electric distribution infrastructure projects.

Develop, implement and coordinate planning, estimating, and cost controls for power station construction projects. Develop and review project estimates and schedules. Monitor actual project cost and/or work status data to ensure projects proceed on schedule and within budget and provide status reports to management. Develop and review O and M and capital budgets and analyze monthly cost reports. Assist in training lower-level controls personnel. Implement, evaluate and monitor controls systems. Coordinate use of controls equipment and facilities. Conduct meetings with contractors and company personnel on cost control matters. Act as lead controls discipline representative to major projects. Interface and coordinate with other corporate and station groups. Establish and implement cost and planning control policy and procedures for power station construction project.

The Project Controls Specialist plays a critical role in supporting the successful execution of electric distribution infrastructure projects. This position is responsible for the development, implementation, and coordination of planning, estimating, cost control, and performance reporting processes. The Controls Specialist helps ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned with strategic objectives, while also contributing to continuous improvement, process standardization, and team development.

• Lead detailed analyses of project progress, schedule, and budget. Track milestones and deliverables across stakeholder groups. Monitor expenditures, conduct variance analysis, and provide accurate forecasting. Deliver actionable insights and status reports to cross-functional teams and leadership, highlighting trends, risks, and recommended actions.
• Identify and mitigate project risks. Manage change orders, assessing impacts on scope, schedule, and budget, while ensuring proper documentation and approvals.
• Create and maintain process maps and documentation for estimating, scheduling, reporting, and change management workflows. Promote clarity and consistency across teams.
• Support training and mentoring of junior staff. Drive continuous improvement through best practices and lessons learned.
• Evaluate and enhance project controls tools and procedures. Support automation and integration of visualization tools to improve reporting efficiency.
• Contribute to annual budget development and long-range financial plans. Ensure alignment with organizational goals and compliance with internal controls, corporate policies, and regulatory standards.

With manager approval, the successful candidate could sit out of an office in any of the 3 regions at an approved location.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience

The knowledge, skills, abilities and experiences that are required for entry into this job include the following:

-Associate: 0-2 years of experience in related field

-Mid: 2-3+ years of experience in related field

-Senior: 5+ years of experience in related field

-Knowledge of cost controls principles
-Good verbal/writing/presentation skills
-Effective work and project management skills
-Effective decision making and problem solving
-Effective math and computer skills
-Effective analytical skills
-Works effectively with employees at all levels and external personnel
-Consistently applies good business judgment
-Applies analytical abilities to diverse issues
-Manages multiple priorities and meet deadlines-Ability to verify data and present statistical reports and documentation

Education Requirements

Degree or an equivalent combination of education and demonstrated related experience may be accepted in lieu of preferred level of education:

Bachelor

Preferred Disciplines: Construction Management, Engineering, Finance, Project Management

Other disciplines may be substituted for the preferred discipline(s) listed above

Other: Technical

Licenses, Certifications, or Quals Description

Working Conditions

Cold Up to 25%

Loud Noise Up to 25%

Office Work Environment 76 -100%

Outdoors Up to 25%

Radiation Up to 25%

Travel Up to 25%

Other Working Conditions

Test Description

No Testing Required

Export Control

Certain positions at Dominion Energy may involve access to information and technology subject to export controls under U.S. law. Compliance with these export controls may result in Dominion Energy limiting its consideration of certain applicants.

Other Information

We offer excellent plans and programs for employees. Employees are rewarded with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package which may include: health benefits with coverage for families and domestic partners, vacation, retirement plans, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and much more. To learn more about our benefits, click here dombenefits.com.

Dominion Energy is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin and/or status as a protected veteran or individual with a disability.

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About Dominion Energy

Provides regulated electric and natural gas utility services.

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