Senior Project Controls Specialist

TerraPower LLC.•Bellevue, WA

10d•$143,101 - $185,846

About The Position

As a Senior Project Controls Specialist at TerraPower, you will use extensive program and project controls experience to support complex, high-value capital projects. You will develop, implement, and oversee project controls processes, particularly for cost controls, change management, and contract administration, to support successful delivery of project milestones and objectives. The role requires advanced cost control, scheduling, risk management, and reporting skills, as well as the ability to lead cost control teams and mentor junior team members. The position works closely with the PMO, project management, engineering, procurement, and construction teams, along with engineers and architects of record, contractors, and owner’s representatives. The role also provides guidance and training on project controls processes and tools. Travel is required 0–10%.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering (such as Civil Engineering), project management, business, or a related field.
15+ years of experience in project controls, cost management, planning, and scheduling, preferably in engineering or construction.
Experience supporting large capital programs, such as aviation, transportation, energy, oil and gas, or water/wastewater infrastructure, including leading cost control teams.
Strong expertise in cost control, change management, and contract administration, including budget, forecast, commitment, and variance analysis.
Working knowledge of CPM scheduling and Primavera P6 software.
Demonstrated proficiency in preparing, monitoring, and reporting cost and schedule information in engineering, procurement, and construction environments.
Ability to review, analyze, and present cost, planning, and scheduling products independently using professional judgment.
Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Ability to pass pre-employment drug screens and background checks, including verification of employment, education, and travel history.
Strong oral and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

PMP certification.
Familiarity with advanced project management methodologies and tools such as Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, or similar.
Advanced knowledge of project management tools, including Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint); experience with Power BI, SharePoint, MS Access, and SAP or similar ERP/financial systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

Lead and oversee cost control activities, tracking budgets, costs, commitments, and actuals across large-scale, multidisciplinary programs and their subdivided projects.
Prepare monthly cost reports and cashflow projections, including forecasts, accruals, and updates to financial tools and systems.
Review contractor quotations, invoices, and payments; support the creation and tracking of purchase orders and commitments.
Support estimating efforts and allocate estimates into project controls disciplines to analyze deviations from budget.
Review and track contractor change proposals and submittals, evaluating entitlement, merit, and justification; analyze claims and implement mitigation strategies.
Coordinate and lead Change Review Board meetings and negotiations with stakeholders; manage the change process and issue change orders.
Review release of retainage, liens, and punch list items; recommend final payments and support contract close-out and project close-out reporting.
Provide analysis and oversight of detailed project schedules using Primavera P6 or other advanced scheduling tools, ensuring alignment with project milestones and deliverables.
Review and validate schedule data, analyze cost and schedule impacts of changes, identify potential risks, and recommend mitigation strategies.
Track and analyze project performance metrics, including cost, schedule, contractor productivity, and earned value.
Prepare variance analyses and forecasts, identify risks, budget deviations, and potential impacts, and recommend mitigation strategies.
Support the generation of burndown charts for action item tracking and progress monitoring.
Generate regular reports and dashboards for project leadership, including KPIs, milestones, and action trackers, using tools such as Power BI.
Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with project controls workflows.
Facilitate schedule reviews, cost reviews, and data reviews.
Collaborate with PMO, project management, engineering, procurement, and construction teams, as well as engineers and architects of record, contractors, and owner’s representatives.
Lead, guide, and train project teams on project controls processes and tools.