Manager, Project Controls

The Nuclear Company is the fastest growing startup in the nuclear and energy space creating a never before seen fleet-scale approach to building nuclear reactors. Through its design-once, build-many approach and coalition building across communities, regulators, and financial stakeholders, The Nuclear Company is committed to delivering safe and reliable electricity at the lowest cost, while catalyzing the nuclear industry toward rapid development in America and globally.

About the role
The Nuclear Company is seeking a highly experienced and strategic Manager, Project Controls to oversee the planning, scheduling, cost management, and risk management processes for specific major projects within our organization. This role requires a deep understanding of project management methodologies, strong leadership skills, and the ability to guide and mentor a team to ensure successful project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Project Controls Framework Application: Implement and maintain a robust project controls framework for assigned projects, ensuring alignment with the company's strategic objectives and industry best practices.
• Team Leadership: Lead and manage a team of project controls professionals dedicated to your projects, providing guidance, mentorship, and support.
• Methodology Implementation: Ensure consistent application of project management methodologies across your assigned projects.
• Planning and Scheduling: Oversee the development and maintenance of detailed project schedules, resource allocation, and critical path analysis for your projects.
• Cost Management: Establish and monitor project budgets, track expenditures, identify cost-saving opportunities, and manage cost variances for assigned projects.
• Risk Management: Identify, assess, and develop mitigation strategies for project risks to minimize their impact on project outcomes.
• Earned Value Management (EVM): Implement and utilize EVM principles to accurately measure project performance and progress.
• Reporting: Prepare and deliver regular, comprehensive project status reports, including key performance indicators (KPIs) and variance analysis, to project stakeholders and senior leadership.
• Change Management: Manage changes to project scope, schedule, or budget, ensuring they are effectively documented, approved, and implemented.
• Continuous Improvement: Drive continuous improvement in project controls processes and tools within your area of responsibility.

Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Project Management, or a related field.
• PMP certification or equivalent preferred.
• 8+ of progressive experience in project controls or project management, preferably in the nuclear energy industry or large-scale EPC environments.
• Proven track record of successful project delivery and robust cost management on complex projects.
• Strong leadership, communication, and analytical skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across various teams.
• Proficiency in industry-standard project management software.
• Thorough knowledge of industry-specific project controls standards and best practices.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and consistently meet demanding deadlines.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation packages
• 401k with company match
• Medical, dental, vision plans
• Generous vacation policy, plus holidays

Estimated Starting Salary Range
The estimated starting salary range for this role is $150,000 - $173,000 annually less applicable withholdings and deductions, paid on a bi-weekly basis. The actual salary offered may vary based on relevant factors as determined in the Company’s discretion, which may include experience, qualifications, tenure, skill set, availability of qualified candidates, geographic location, certifications held, and other criteria deemed pertinent to the particular role.

EEO Statement
The Nuclear Company is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an environment of inclusion in the workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We prohibit discrimination in all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, demotion, transfer, compensation, and termination.

Export Control
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