Project Controls Specialist

We are seeking a motivated Project Controls Specialist to support complex engineering and project execution efforts within the nuclear industry. This role is responsible for scheduling, cost tracking, and performance analysis across multiple projects. The ideal candidate will help project managers ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget while maintaining compliance with applicable quality and regulatory requirements.
 
Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and update project resource loaded schedules using established project controls practices,
• Manage project resource loading in Unanet by reviewing and adjusting planned/assigned people hours to support accurate resource allocation and project forecasting.
• Collaborate with project managers and technical teams to define scope, sequencing, and durations
• Establish and manage schedule baselines and track performance against plan
• Work with project managers and technical teams to develop cost estimates in support of proposals
• Track and analyze project actual cost and accruals
• Coordinate with project managers to develop project status and budgetary forecast reports using estimate-to-complete (ETC) and estimate-at-completion (EAC) processes
• Perform schedule analysis, including critical path, float, and variance analysis
• Integrate schedule performance data with financial data to produce unified cost-schedule performance reports
• Support risk identification and evaluate potential schedule impacts
• Assist with change management by assessing cost and schedule impacts of proposed changes
• Support proposal efforts with schedule development and planning inputs as needed
• Generate reports and provide schedule insights to support project decision-making
• Maintain organized project documentation and scheduling data

 
Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field
• 3+ years of experience in project scheduling, planning, or project controls
• Experience developing and maintaining detailed project schedules
• Familiarity with scheduling best practices and project controls principles, including earned value concepts
• Experience with ERP systems (Unanet, Deltek Costpoint, or comparable)
• Experience with scheduling tools such as Microsoft Project or Primavera P6
• Experience supporting projects within DOE/DOD, Commercial nuclear or other highly regulated industries preferred
• Experience working on large-scale capital or infrastructure projects (preferred)
• U.S. Citizenship required
• Be able to obtain and maintain a “Q” level security clearance (preferred)

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)