Project Controls Engineer

X-Energy, LLC; Maryland; On-site; USD 91,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan with employer match

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

X Energy, LLC is seeking a dedicated Project Controls professional to provide project controls support to program and project leadership in Rockville, MD. This role encompasses planning, scheduling, cost estimating, and change management across diverse projects.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor’s degree in engineering and possess relevant experience in project management. You will be part of a dynamic team focused on delivering sustainable energy solutions while having a robust benefits

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of engineering documents.
• Experience in project management or related industry.
• Understanding of industry best practices in project controls.

Responsibilities

• Provide project controls support to project teams.
• Assist in developing and maintaining project schedules.
• Track and monitor project budgets and expenses.
• Prepare cost reports and financial analyses.
• Identify project risks and support mitigation strategies.
• Create project status reports and performance dashboards.

Skills

Project controls support

Planning and scheduling

Cost management

Estimating

Change management

Reporting

Risk management

Budget tracking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

On screen takeoff tools

Project management software

Job description

Job Description

This role is responsible for providing project controls support to program and project leadership in one or more of the areas of planning and scheduling, cost, estimating, and change management/trends across a variety of programs/projects. This role documents and captures the project plan developed by program/project leadership, monitors and measures performance against the plan, and reports on key data metrics back to program/project leadership.

Job Profile Tasks/Responsibilities

• Provide project controls support to project teams.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of project schedules, ensuring accurate timelines and resource allocation.
• Support program/project leadership in collecting progress and performance updates and updating schedules to reflect actual progress and changes.
• Track and monitor project budgets, expenses, and financial forecasts for assigned program/projects.
• Prepare cost reports and financial analyses.
• Help identify project risks and support the development of mitigation strategies.
• Maintain risk registers and ensure timely updates.
• Create and distribute project status reports and performance dashboards to program/project leadership.
• Support the development of project metrics and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to track progress and performance.
• Maintain professional demeanor and behavior at all times in all forms of communication.
• Perform other duties as assigned by manager.

Level II

• Support team members with the execution of the core tasks and responsibilities listed in the Job Profile Task/Responsibilities section of this document, under guided supervision.
• Based on assigned project, could perform detailed quantity surveys using on screen takeoff tools.

Level III

• Execute the core tasks and responsibilities listed in the Job Profile Task/Responsibilities section of this document, with minimal supervision.
• Based on assigned project, could perform detailed quantity surveys using on screen takeoff tools.

Level IV-V

• Lead the execution the core tasks and responsibilities listed in the Job Profile Task/Responsibilities section of this document, without close supervision and some latitude for independent judgment.
• Based on assigned project, could lead estimate deliverables to clients.
• Based on assigned project, could review estimate work products and supporting documents to ensure accuracy.
• Provide feedback and guidance to more junior team members with the execution of the core tasks and responsibilities listed in the Job Profile Task/Responsibilities section of this document.

Job Profile Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering is required.
• Basic understanding of engineering documents and derive quantities from them.
• Basic software application skills (i.e. Microsoft Word and Excel).
• For a level II role : Typically, three plus years’ experience in engineering, project management or related industry experience
• For a level III role: Typically, five plus years’ experience in engineering, project management or related industry experience.
• Experience utilizing the industry-known best practices in at least one of the areas below: Planning and scheduling
• Experience utilizing the industry-known best practices in at least one of the areas below: Cost management
• Experience utilizing the industry-known best practices in at least one of the areas below: Estimating
• Experience utilizing the industry-known best practices in at least one of the areas below: Change management and trends
• Experience using project management software applications.
• Advanced software skills using on screen takeoff and estimating tools.
• Experience writing the basis of estimate documents.
• Knowledge of several construction and project disciplines
• For a Level IV role: Typically, ten plus years’ experience in engineering, project management or related industry experience.
• Experience utilizing the industry-known best practices in at least one of the areas below: Planning and scheduling
• Experience utilizing the industry-known best practices in at least one of the areas below: Cost management
• Experience utilizing the industry-known best practices in at least one of the areas below: Estimating
• Experience utilizing the industry-known best practices in at least one of the areas below: Change management and trends
• For a Level V role: Typically, fifteen plus years’ experience in engineering, project management or related industry experience.
• Experience using project management software applications.
• Advanced software skills using on screen takeoff and estimating tools.
• Experience writing the basis of estimate documents.
• Knowledge of several construction and project disciplines

Location

Rockville, MD

Work Site Expectations

On- Site Hours: 8:00am-5:00pm, Mon-Fri

Compensation

As required by Maryland and other applicable state law, X Energy, LLC (X-energy) lists the expected compensation range for a publicly advertised job opportunity based upon the job requirements (e.g. education/training, experience, skill sets, etc.). Individual candidates who meet the job requirements for the posted position will be offered a salary within this range based on their respective levels of education/training, experience, and other qualifications unique to them. Salary ranges may vary based on the specific office location and region referenced in the posting to take into consideration differences in cost of living and may not be reflective of all regions. Please note that compensation ranges listed for US job postings reflect base salary only and do not include benefits or other incentives. Offers within the posted salary range are commensurate with the individual’s qualifications for the position, along with a view on internal equity, market data, and room for growth.

The salary range for this position is: LII: $91,275 - $152,125 LIII: $105,000 - $175,000; LIV: $120,675 - $201,125; LV: $138,900 - $231,500

Position Job Classification

Full time - Exempt

Benefits

X Energy, LLC offers a robust benefits package that includes a 401K plan with an employer match, Medical/Dental /Vision Insurance, Life and Disability Insurance, Paid Time Off, and a Tuition Reimbursement/Professional Development policy that supports the continuing education of our employees.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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