Project Controls Specialist

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Project Controls Specialist (Remote)

The Project Controls Specialist leads the development, implementation, and management of comprehensive project control systems for major capital and R&D programs. This role focuses on forecasting, scheduling, cost control, variance analysis, and performance reporting to ensure large, complex projects remain aligned with scope, budget, and schedule. The specialist translates complex project data into clear, actionable insights for leadership and stakeholders, supports strategic project planning, and plays a central role in advancing high-impact, mission-driven initiatives in the nuclear and advanced energy sector.

• Develop, implement, and maintain robust project control systems for major capital and R&D projects, ensuring alignment with overall program objectives.
• Manage project forecasting, scheduling, variance analysis, cost alignment, and performance reporting to keep projects on schedule and within budget.
• Design, implement, and maintain earned value management systems, risk models, and change control processes to monitor project performance and risk exposure.
• Build, update, and analyze detailed project schedules using Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, and related scheduling tools.
• Translate complex project and financial data into clear, actionable insights and recommendations for leadership and key stakeholders.
• Conduct detailed cost analysis, including unit cost development, burn rate tracking, and trend reporting to support informed decision-making.
• Collaborate closely with engineering, finance, operations, and PMO teams to ensure alignment of project scope, cost, and schedule with organizational goals.
• Identify, propose, and implement process improvements to enhance the accuracy, efficiency, and clarity of project controls, reporting, and analytics.
• Mentor and support team members in project controls methodologies, tools, and best practices to build organizational capability.
• Support schedule risk analysis and cost forecasting activities to anticipate potential issues and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Contribute to the design and maintenance of forecasting, scheduling, and cost control systems that support large-scale, high-visibility programs.
• Participate in project coordination, document control, and data entry activities to maintain accurate and up-to-date project records.
• Support quality control and quality assurance activities related to project controls, ensuring data integrity and consistency across systems.
• Leverage tools such as Power BI, KPI dashboards, and platforms like  to support project forecasting, performance tracking, and reporting.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support overall project success and continuous improvement across the project portfolio.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Project Management, Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of experience in project controls, or at least 15+ years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
• Minimum of 4 years of hands‑on experience using Primavera P6 for project scheduling and control.
• Proven expertise in earned value management, schedule risk analysis, and cost forecasting for large or complex projects.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including managing and analyzing complex data sets.
• Experience working in a Project Management Office (PMO) or large project management environment.
• Demonstrated experience in cost control, project control, project scheduling, and project management.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and provide clear, data‑driven insights.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to convey complex information to technical and non‑technical…