Project Controls Engineer

Centrus Energy • Oak Ridge, TN

46d

About The Position

Do you thrive on driving efficiency, managing critical paths, and turning
complex data into actionable insights?
Join our team as a Project Controls Engineer, where you will play a pivotal role
in shaping the success of high-stakes, dynamic energy projects. We are looking
for a proactive, analytical, and detail-oriented expert to partner with Project
Managers and CAMs to deliver projects on time and within budget.

Why This Position:

Impact:
You are the engine behind project performance, analyzing trends to
positively influence project outcomes.
Dynamic Environment:
Work on challenging, high-profile projects in the
nuclear/energy sector.
Visibility:
Partner directly with project leadership and Control Account
Managers (CAMs).

Requirements

• Experience: 5+ years of hands-on project controls experience, ideally in engineering or construction.
• Software Mastery: 3+ years of experience with Primavera P6.
• Cost Management: 3+ years utilizing Project Management Cost Processors (PMCP/Cobra or similar).
• EVM Expertise: Intermediate to advanced experience working in Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS).
• Analytical Skills: Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint for data analysis and reporting.
• Communication: Excellent written and oral skills to articulate complex data to stakeholders.
• Education: B.S. in Engineering, Construction Management, Accounting, Finance, or Business.

Nice To Haves

• PMI (PMP/SP) or AACE certification.
• Department of Energy (DOE) or NRC project experience.

Responsibilities

• Architect Project Baselines: Develop comprehensive, integrated baseline schedules and cost estimates in collaboration with the project team.
• Drive Performance: Monitor and update schedule/cost performance weekly/monthly, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Manage the Critical Path: Actively analyze and maintain the critical path, identifying bottlenecks before they impact the project.
• Provide Actionable Insights: Perform in-depth cost/schedule analysis, presenting clear, proactive reporting to CAMs and project leadership.
• Mitigate Risk: Collaborate with teams to identify risks early, developing mitigation strategies to keep projects on track.
• Trend Analysis & Forecasting: Perform trend analysis to identify positive/negative outcomes, offering feasible recommendations.
• Control Changes: Lead the change control process to ensure scope changes are accurately captured.

What This Job Offers

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