Manager, Project Controls

The Nuclear Company•Washington, DC

20h•$118,000 - $140,000

About The Position

The Nuclear Company is seeking a highly experienced and strategic Manager, Project Controls to oversee the planning, scheduling, cost management, risk management, and change 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. The Nuclear Company is the fastest growing AI tech-enabled startup in the nuclear and energy space, pioneering a fleet-scale approach to building the next generation of nuclear reactors. Through our design-once, build-many model, we're accelerating the deployment of safe, reliable, and affordable nuclear energy. We operate with an AI-first mindset. Every employee is expected to leverage AI, technology, and the Nuclear Operating System (NOS) as integral components of their role to improve the quality, speed, and impact of their work. We expect every team member to continuously identify opportunities to automate workflows, enhance decision-making, improve processes, and contribute to the ongoing evolution of NOS as a strategic operating capability that enables The Nuclear Company to scale with excellence. We hire people who are driven by purpose, thrive in ambiguity, and are energized by building what has never been built before. Our team combines intellectual curiosity with high agency, embraces candid feedback and continuous learning, and holds themselves and others to exceptional standards. Our values—Transparency, Responsibility, Unity, Scrappy, and Tenacity—guide how we hire, collaborate, and make decisions every day. They are not words on a wall; they are the standard by which we operate. TRUST is the foundation of our safety culture, fostering intellectual honesty, accountability, and open communication, while our values challenge every team member to execute with urgency, humility, resilience, and an unwavering commitment to our mission.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Project Management, or a related field.
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.

Nice To Haves

PMP certification or equivalent preferred.
Experience leveraging AI, machine learning, or advanced analytics platforms to enhance project controls functions such as cost forecasting, schedule optimization, and risk analysis
Familiarity with AI-driven tools for earned value management, variance analysis, or automated project reporting

Responsibilities

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