Project Controls Specialist 4

Project Controls Specialist

This position is available for remote work within the contiguous United States, with priority consideration given to candidates able to work from our Houston, TX office, currently located in Galleria Tower 1. The Project Controls Specialist works within the Project Management Center of Excellence group and reports directly to the Manager of Project Controls, assisting the Project Manager(s) with the non-technical management of a project including but not limited to utilizing Earned Value Management methodology to keep deliverables on schedule and within budget, developing and maintaining standard Project Controls tools, and actively contributing to a spirit of continuous improvement. This position will also provide the opportunity to develop and implement innovation in Project Controls and maximize the use of the available technology in thought and software to align with NuScale Power's Small Modular Reactor technology cutting edge culture.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities :

• Work with the appropriate Project Director(s) in the establishment of project controls governance for projects characterized by large investment commitment, vast complexity and long-lasting impact on the economy, the environment and society.
• Work with the appropriate Project Manager(s) in the establishment of new projects, develop an appropriate work breakdown structure and project control hierarchy, and establish this hierarchy in the Primavera scheduling tool including the appropriate schedule information, resource loading, and milestones consistent with project funding, timetable and objectives.
• Work with Project Accounting to support monthly accruals process.
• Work with the Project Managers, Project Controls staff, and performing organization to create, update and maintain the project cost and schedule baseline.
• Develop and maintain periodic project status reports related to project progress including earned value metrics, schedule performance, approved changes, cost forecasts, and revenue.
• Identify and mitigate potential changes. Where necessary, mature trends, gain approval, and implement approved changes to the project baseline.
• Create, maintain, and control access to project charge codes.
• Mentor junior staff within the project controls group and help develop their knowledge and be available to assist with general questions.
• Incorporate external schedules within the project's Integrated Master Schedule.
• Perform critical path analysis on project schedule.
• Perform forensic schedule analysis to support claims.
• Develop and publish periodic project Level 2 and 3 milestone completion and status reports.
• Independently understand, follow and maintain Project Controls Processes.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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Disclaimer : Employee(s) must perform the essential duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation efficiently and accurately without causing significant safety threat to self or others. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employee(s) assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and / or skills required of all employees in this classification.