Project Controls Engineer, Sr.

Centrus Energy

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About The Position

If you love bringing order to complexity and turning data into decisions, this
role is your playground. As a Senior Project Controls Engineer at Centrus
Energy, you’ll be the engine behind project performance—driving cost, schedule,
and risk visibility across mission-critical initiatives. You’ll partner with
project leaders to keep everything on track, on budget, and aligned with
strategic goals, all while mentoring others and shaping best practices along the
way.

You’ll lead the development and maintenance of project cost and schedule
baselines, using tools like Primavera and Cobra to track performance and
forecast outcomes. You’ll drive project reporting by coordinating and leading
status updates, analyzing earned value metrics, and identifying risks and
opportunities early. In addition, you’ll develop guidelines and desktop
procedures, mentor team members on cost and schedule control practices, and
support risk management efforts to ensure projects stay aligned with scope,
budget, and timelines in a high-performance environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor of science in engineering, construction management, accounting, finance, or business
• 8+ twelve years of direct project controls experience
• Expertise with Primavera scheduling software
• Expertise with Cobra or similar cost processing tools
• Advanced knowledge of earned value management
• Advanced knowledge of cost engineering and cost control principles
• Advanced knowledge of risk management processes and associated tools
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• The ability to obtain and maintain a “Q” clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret project data and trends
• Creative problem-solving skills to address complex project challenges
• Excellent communication skills to engage with project teams, stakeholders, and leadership
• Technical proficiency with project management, financial, risk, and estimating tools
• Leadership ability to mentor team members and support project controls strategy
• Current “Q” or “L” clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and maintenance of project cost and schedule baselines
• Track performance and forecast outcomes
• Drive project reporting by coordinating and leading status updates
• Analyze earned value metrics
• Identify risks and opportunities early
• Develop guidelines and desktop procedures
• Mentor team members on cost and schedule control practices
• Support risk management efforts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees