[Hiring] Project Controls Specialist @NuScale Power, LLC

Role Description

This is a contract position anticipated to be 40 hours/week through 2027. Work may be performed remotely within the contiguous United States with up to 25% travel to either Houston, TX or Corvallis, OR office locations.

The Project Controls Specialist works within the Project Management Center of Excellence group and reports directly to the Manager of Project Controls, assisting the Project Manager(s) with the non-technical management of a project including but not limited to:

• Utilizing Earned Value Management methodology to keep deliverables on schedule and within budget.
• Developing and maintaining standard Project Controls tools.
• Actively contributing to a spirit of continuous improvement.
• Developing and implementing innovation in Project Controls.
• Maximizing the use of available technology in thought and software.

The successful candidate will thrive in a dynamic, project-focused work environment, with the ability to quickly acclimate to new teams, project structures, and organizational priorities.

Qualifications

• A minimum of a B.S. or B.A. degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Project Management, Accounting, or Business Administration is required.
• An advanced degree, current AACE certification OR other technical working experience is preferred.
• Alternatively, 4 additional years (9 years total) of directly relevant full-time working experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Minimum of five years working in a project planning/scheduling, project controls organization is required.
• Planning and Scheduling experience with multiple large projects.
• Oracle Primavera P6 experience.
• Nuclear industry experience is a plus.
• Exceptional organizational and multi-tasking skills, with an emphasis on coordinating conflicting demands and priorities.
• Strong technical writing skills as well as excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Claims and Forensic analysis experience.
• Eligible to work under Department of Energy regulation 10 CFR, Part 810.

Requirements

• Works with the appropriate Project Director(s) in the establishment of project controls governance for projects characterized by large investment commitment, vast complexity and long-lasting impact on the economy, the environment and society.
• Works with the appropriate Project Manager(s) in the establishment of new projects, develops an appropriate work breakdown structure and project control hierarchy, and establishes this hierarchy in the Primavera scheduling tool.
• Works with Project Accounting to support monthly accruals process.
• Works with the Project Managers, Project Controls staff, and performing organization to create, update and maintain the project cost and schedule baseline.
• Develops and maintains periodic project status reports related to project progress including earned value metrics, schedule performance, approved changes, cost forecasts, and revenue.
• Identifies and mitigates potential changes, matures trends, gains approval, and implements approved changes to the project baseline.
• Creates, maintains, and controls access to project charge codes.
• Mentors junior staff within the project controls group and helps develop their knowledge.
• Incorporates external schedules within the project’s Integrated Master Schedule.
• Performs critical path analysis on project schedule.
• Performs forensic schedule analysis to support claims.
• Develops and publishes periodic project Level 2 and 3 milestone completion and status reports.
• Independently understands, follows and maintains Project Controls Processes.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement plan options.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Opportunities for professional development.

Core Competencies

• Problem solving: Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner, gathers and reviews information appropriately.
• Oral/written communication: Listens carefully and speaks clearly and professionally in all situations.
• Planning/organizing: Prioritizes and plans work activities, organizes personal and project timelines and deadlines.
• Adaptability: Adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands.
• Dependability: Consistently on time and at work, responds to management expectations.
• Team Building: Capable of developing strong interpersonal networks and trust within the organization.
• Safety Culture: Adheres to the NuScale Safety culture and is expected to model safe behavior.
• Quality Assurance: Commits to the understanding and implementation of quality assurance regulations.

Physical Demands

• Ability to understand and communicate clearly using a phone, personal interaction, and computers.
• Ability to learn new job functions and comprehend and understand new concepts quickly.
• The employee frequently is required to sit and stand; walk; bend, use hands to operate office equipment; and reach with hands and arms.

Disclaimer

Employee(s) must perform the essential duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation efficiently and accurately without causing significant safety threat to self or others.