Manager, Project Controls

NuScale Power • Houston, TX

15d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Manager, Project Controls reports to Director of PMCoE and oversees the people, processes, and tools used for controlling NuScale projects. This includes earned value management, planning , scheduling, cost estimating, change management, and budgeting. The manager leads a team of project controls professionals, implements best practices, and supports decision-making through data-driven insights. Project Controls resources support project managers and project directors to ensure that projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in compliance with organizational process, policies, standards.

Requirements

• B.S. degree in engineering, or B.A. degree in business preferred.
• Minimum of eight years of project controls experience, with at least five years in leadership, managing project controls teams (people management) and complex projects.
• High level knowledge of scheduling (P6), budgeting, ERP and other project controls tools (e.g., PRISM G2) required.
• Demonstrated application of Project Management Institute (PMI) Project Management Body of Knowledge principles and processes. (required)
• Demonstrated application of integrated cost and schedule control, or ANSI EIA-748-C Earned Value Management System practices. (required)
• Eligible to work under Department of Energy 10 CFR Part 810.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the nuclear industry, energy industry, power plant architect/engineering (A/E), power plant engineering procurement construction (EPC), or US Department of Energy nuclear projects.
• Project Management Institute (PMI) Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent certification program completion.
• AACE Certifications - Certified Cost Professional (CCP), Planning and Scheduling Professional (PSP).

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of project controls professionals (project control specialists) who are assigned to projects.
• Promote a culture of accountability, innovation, and professional growth within the team.
• Manage staffing needs, including recruitment, onboarding, training, and retention strategies.
• Establish and maintain tools and standards for the development and maintenance of integrated project schedules and cost baselines.
• Implement a graded controls approach based on project size and complexity.
• Provide oversight to project teams to ensure quality and consistency of earned value management baselines, forecasts, and change control.
• Oversee establishment of key performance indicators (KPIs) for project health (e.g., SPI, CPI, etc. ).
• Coordinate with other corporate stakeholders (e.g., Procurement, Finance, Accounting) on requirements for and information needs from projects.
• Lead the design and development of progress reports for senior management and other stakeholders.
• Utilize dashboards and analytics tools (Power BI, Tableau) for real-time insights.
• Facilitate effective communication and alignment across departments and project teams to ensure effective implementation of project controls functions.
• Continuously improve project controls methodologies, processes, standards, and tools to enhance effectiveness and efficiency, leveraging lessons learned, benchmarking, and best practices.
• Perform period organizational assessments.
• Drive digital transformation initiatives (e.g., automation, AI, advanced analytics) in collaboration with PMCoE .
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• The target pay range for this position is $136,819 - $165,126 annually.
• The full pay range is $122,665 - $191,861 annually.
• For information on employee benefits, please visit our Careers Overview page: Employee Benefits | NuScale Power

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees