LEU+ Principal Project Cost Controller

Westinghouse Electric Company, LLC

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Are you interested in being part of an innovative team that supports Westinghouse's mission to provide clean energy solutions? At Westinghouse, we recognize that our employees are our most valuable asset and we seek to identify, attract and recruit the most qualified talent while recognizing and encouraging the value of diversity in the global workplace.About the role:
The Principal Project Cost Controller is located at the Columbia, SC Fuels Facility, Hopkins, SC. You will report to the Program Manager.

Key Responsibilities:
You will be responsible for all project cost controls activities for the LEU+ Project. You will manage cost monitoring within defined standards.
You will work with the project team on the compilation, assessment and documentation of project costs and associated cost monitoring and reporting required at multiple stages of the projects.
Experience to include cost monitoring on construction major projects.
Initiate and plan all cost controls aspects of a project, which include, but do not limit project baselines and risk registers.
Apply tools and techniques to plan work such that you reduce inefficiencies and optimize overall project performance.
Apply cost or risk analytics to confirm validity of plan.
Responsible for the cost monitoring, tracking and cost control work for all ICS projects.
Support forecast estimation and verify the accuracy of the actual to date cost, including material, labor, manufactured costs, suppliers' invoices, timesheets, and travel expenses. Align with the scheduler to ensure costs and schedule are aligned, providing time-phased cost forecasts.
Analyze internal costs to identify trends in cost forecasts.
Support the project team by attending meetings and working collaboratively with others.
Promote teamwork by maintaining and distributing project metrics to ensure the team, customer, and all stakeholders are kept informed of project status. Be a project cost controls contact for internal and external customers, supporting the successful project execution through completion.Integrate project's goals and actions through participation with other project groups in matters of common concern.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree - Project Management, Engineering, Business, Construction Management or related technical discipline.
• 5 years of project cost controls experience in the nuclear industry or in EPC projects
• Knowledge of project reporting, cost control and engineering controls, previous experience working with different business systems and tools (i.e. SAP, MSP and Excel).

Nice To Haves

• Some experience in other project controls areas such as scheduling, risk management, change control would be beneficial

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all project cost controls activities for the LEU+ Project.
• Manage cost monitoring within defined standards.
• Work with the project team on the compilation, assessment and documentation of project costs and associated cost monitoring and reporting required at multiple stages of the projects.
• Initiate and plan all cost controls aspects of a project, which include, but do not limit project baselines and risk registers.
• Apply tools and techniques to plan work such that you reduce inefficiencies and optimize overall project performance.
• Apply cost or risk analytics to confirm validity of plan.
• Responsible for the cost monitoring, tracking and cost control work for all ICS projects.
• Support forecast estimation and verify the accuracy of the actual to date cost, including material, labor, manufactured costs, suppliers' invoices, timesheets, and travel expenses.
• Align with the scheduler to ensure costs and schedule are aligned, providing time-phased cost forecasts.
• Analyze internal costs to identify trends in cost forecasts.
• Support the project team by attending meetings and working collaboratively with others.
• Promote teamwork by maintaining and distributing project metrics to ensure the team, customer, and all stakeholders are kept informed of project status.
• Be a project cost controls contact for internal and external customers, supporting the successful project execution through completion.
• Integrate project's goals and actions through participation with other project groups in matters of common concern.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical benefits which could include medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions options
• Wellness Programs designed to support employees in maintaining their health and well-being including Employee Assistance Program providing support for our employees and their household members
• 401(k) with Company Match Contributions to support employees' retirement
• Paid Vacations and Company Holidays
• Opportunities for Flexible Work Arrangements to promote work-life balance
• Educational Reimbursement and Comprehensive Career Programs to help employees grow in their careers
• Global Recognition and Service Programs to celebrate employee accomplishments and service
• Employee Referral Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal