Principal Project Controls Specialist – Nuclear

2 days ago

Huntersville, North Carolina, United States HKA Full time

Role Overview

Pay: $88.00- $98.00 per hour DOE

We are seeking a
Principal Project Controls Specialist
to support
large-scale, highly complex nuclear projects
. This expert-level role leads the development and execution of project controls systems across estimating, scheduling, cost control, and change management, with visibility at the
program and portfolio level
.

This position is suited for a highly experienced professional who operates independently, mentors others, and provides strategic project controls leadership on
Brown and Black
classified projects.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead development and execution of
    project controls reporting systems
    for major nuclear capital projects
  • Perform advanced
    estimating, scheduling, cost control, forecasting, and change management
    activities
  • Provide integrated reporting at the
    project, program, and portfolio
    levels
  • Analyze cost and schedule performance and support executive decision-making
  • Support risk management efforts, including probabilistic analysis when applicable
  • Train, mentor, and guide junior project controls professionals
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, external vendors, and suppliers
  • Operate with minimal oversight and wide latitude for independent decision-making

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in business, finance, project management, engineering, or related field
  • 7+ years of project controls experience
  • 11+ years of experience
    may be considered in lieu of a degree
  • Expert-level knowledge of
    project controls principles and methodologies
  • Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder collaboration skills

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master's degree in business, finance, project management, or related field
  • PMI or AACE certification (PMP, PMI-SP, PSP, CEP, EVPP, CCC, or similar)
  • Advanced experience with tools such as:
  • Primavera P6, MS Project, MS Office Suite
  • Business Objects, Prolog, Passport, Visio, PeopleSoft, Powerplant, Emax
  • Experience with
    risk management and Monte Carlo analysis
  • Nuclear or large regulated capital project experience
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CapitalProjects
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