Project Controls Specialist

Project Controls Specialist

Join Commonwealth Fusion Systems on a mission to deliver the urgent transition to fusion energy. We design and build commercially viable fusion power plants, partnering with policymakers, suppliers, and the broader energy industry.

Base salary $90,000 – $145,000 per year. Total compensation includes equity, benefits, and performance bonuses. Actual pay will depend on level, location, qualifications, and experience.

• Develop and maintain comprehensive project schedules using Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project.
• Collaborate with technical project managers, engineers, supply chain, and production teams to define project requirements, establish WBS, and set realistic durations with logic ties.
• Analyze project scope and constraints to identify critical path activities, potential risks, and schedule impact.
• Conduct schedule analysis, including critical path, float, and “what‑if” scenarios to recommend mitigation strategies.
• Establish and monitor project cost baselines, budgets, and forecasts, tracking costs against budget and implementing cost control measures.
• Implement and manage earned value management (EVM) systems to measure schedule performance, cost performance, and schedule performance.
• Develop and maintain risk registers, monitor mitigation actions, and perform quantitative risk analysis (Monte Carlo simulations) to assess schedule and cost contingencies.
• Prepare regular project status reports with earned value metrics, schedule performance, cost forecasts, and key performance indicators; communicate project status and issues to stakeholders.
• Lead regular progress meetings with project teams to review schedule updates, address concerns, and resolve conflicts.
• Generate reports and dashboards to communicate schedule status, performance metrics, and cost forecasts to project stakeholders.
• Continuously improve scheduling and cost processes to enhance project efficiency and effectiveness.

• Relevant degree in engineering, construction management, or a related field.
• 3‑5 years of experience in scheduling management and cost control for complex projects and programs.
• Hands‑on experience as a project controller in aerospace, manufacturing, oil & gas, or other complex projects.
• Strong understanding of project management principles and methodologies.
• Proficiency in scheduling software (Primavera P6, Microsoft Project); other scheduling tools are a plus.
• Experience with cost management and financial analysis.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience with earned value management (EVM).

• Willingness to travel when required or work required nights, weekends, or on‑call duties.
• Ability to type, stoop, or sit for extended periods of time.
• Work in a facility with industrial hazards, including heat, cold, noise, fumes, strong magnets, lead (Pb), high voltage, high current, pressure systems, and cryogenics.

• Competitive compensation with equity.
• 12.5 company‑wide holidays.
• Flexible vacation days.
• 10 sick days.
• Generous parental leave policy.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with employer matching.
• Professional growth opportunities.
• Team‑building activities.

We value diversity deeply and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer by choice. We consider all qualified applicants equally, regardless of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, protected veteran status, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other basis protected by law.

This role requires compliance with U.S. laws concerning the export of controlled or protected technologies or information (collectively, "Export Control Laws"). Any offer of employment will be contingent on the need for compliance with such Export Control Laws.