Nuclear Project Controls Coordinator

terrestrialenergy; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended Healthcare Plan

Vacation policy

EAP Programs

Wellness Subsidy

Annual Performance Review

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Terrestrial Energy, a US developer of advanced nuclear reactors, is hiring a Project Coordinator to support planning, scheduling, and project controls across IMSR programs from its Charlotte, NC headquarters. The role emphasizes gathering data, preparing forecasts, coordinating with suppliers and labs, and maintaining accurate documentation and dashboards to inform leadership.

Candidates should have 2–4 years in project planning for engineering projects, strong communication, and proficiency

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree or diploma in Engineering, Science, or a related field.
• 2-4 years of work experience in project planning or coordination for complex engineering projects.
• Strong interpersonal skills to liaise and build collaborative relationships across all levels of the organization.
• Proficient use of Microsoft Project, Word, Excel, and Visio for project scheduling, documentation, data analysis, and visual communication.
• High computer proficiency and quick adaptability to new software tools.
• Exceptional ability to identify root causes and devise effective resolution strategies for complex project challenges.
• Demonstrated flexibility to adapt plans and priorities in response to changing project deadlines and business needs.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal, enabling clear and concise stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Gather and analyze project data, including task durations, resource allocations, and milestone dependencies, to prepare detailed schedule and status updates.
• Support the preparation of schedule forecasts for project completion by analyzing schedule activities, calculating monthly cost accruals, and maintaining an accurate project change log.
• Support the integration of supplier and national laboratory partner schedules into overall program schedules.
• Help track and report on resource allocation and availability, ensuring optimal utilization and early identification of bottlenecks.
• Contribute to the development and refinement of standardized project controls templates, procedures, and best practices to streamline project execution and ensure consistency.
• Prepare project progress and variance reports, develop dashboards, and generate actionable insights to inform stakeholders and support decision-making.
• Maintain comprehensive project documentation, ensuring all records are current, accurately versioned, and securely stored within document control and configuration management systems.
• Assist in the coordination of internal and external document control, including supplier document interfaces.
• Utilize project management software and tools (e.g., MS Project) to support scheduling, resource management, and reporting activities.
• Facilitate clear and timely communication among project stakeholders, ensuring accurate dissemination of project information and alignment on objectives.
• Schedule and coordinate project meetings, prepare agendas, capture minutes, and track action items to ensure follow-through.
• Coordinate with Procurement to track the status of procurement processes, and support coordination with vendors and subcontractors to ensure timely delivery of materials and services.
• Coordinate with project stakeholders, including engineering, safety, quality assurance, and licensing teams, to follow up on action items, monitor progress, and resolve outstanding issues.
• Provide support and training to team members on project controls processes, tools, and software.
• Assist in identifying potential project risks, assess impact and likelihood, and collaborate with stakeholders to develop and implement mitigation plans.
• Assist in monitoring project deliverables, perform quality checks, and verify compliance with defined standards before handover.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement, evaluate best practices, and contribute to the implementation of streamlined project management methodologies.
• Occasional travel to project sites as required.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Critical Thinking

Multitasking

Planning & Organizing

Problem Solving

Results Orientation

Team Player

Flexibility

Education

Engineering/Science degree

Tools

Microsoft Project

Primavera P6

Power BI

Job description

Terrestrial Energy, a US developer of advanced nuclear reactors, is hiring a Project Coordinator to support planning, scheduling, and project controls across IMSR programs from its Charlotte, NC headquarters. The role emphasizes gathering data, preparing forecasts, coordinating with suppliers and labs, and maintaining accurate documentation and dashboards to inform leadership.

Candidates should have 2–4 years in project planning for engineering projects, strong communication, and proficiency