Project Controls Lead

X-energy; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 125,000 - 198,000; Full time

Job summary

X-energy is seeking a Project Controls Manager to lead project controls support for various programs. The role involves overseeing project controls engineers, managing budgets, and ensuring effective execution of project tasks. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and extensive experience in project management within a complex environment.

Benefits

401K plan with employer match

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Life and Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• 7 years of project controls experience in complex projects.
• 2 years of supervisory experience preferred.
• Basic software skills required.

Responsibilities

• Manage project controls engineers and analysts.
• Track project budgets and financial forecasts.
• Support program/project leadership with performance updates.

Skills

Project Management

Cost Estimation

Change Management

Risk Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in management, business, engineering, science or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Project Management Software

Job description

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X-energy is delivering the next generation of carbon-free energy by reinventing nuclear power.

We believe in leaving a cleaner planet for our children and grandchildren, while continuing to provide sufficient and affordable power to sustain growing populations around the world. That is why we have reinvented nuclear power, with a unique combination of proven technologies and new innovations, to meet our current and future needs.

Job Description

This leadership role within project controls 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 Task/Responsibilities

• Establish and manage project controls engineers and analysts including, processes, procedures, and toolsets within the project controls department, including but not limited to scoping, approval, hiring/recruiting, and managing resources and their related corporate/administrative tasks (PDs, PARs, timesheets, trainings, performance reviews, etc.).
• Provide oversight and guidance to project controls engineers and analysts for the effective and timely execution of tasks in hand and facilitate project controls resources’ optimization to meet deadlines for deliverables.
• Work with other project controls SMEs to establish, implement, and monitor best practices/guidelines related to project controls across the organization in support of current and future projects.
• Support Business Development (BD) team/efforts with project controls needs during initial engagements with future clients, proposals, and future projects’ initiation and planning phases.
• 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.
• Help identify project risks and support the development of mitigation strategies. Maintain risk registers and ensure timely updates.
• Create and distribute project Key Performance Indicators (KPI), status reports, and performance dashboards to program/project leadership.
• Maintain professional demeanor and behavior at all times in all forms of communication.
• Perform other duties as assigned by manager.

Job Profile Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in management, business, engineering, science or related discipline from an accredited university or college.
• Typically, seven years of project controls and management supporting large and complex organizations/programs/projects and working within Project Management Office (PMO) environment.
• Basic software application skills (i.e. Microsoft Word and Excel).
• A minimum of 2 years of supervisory experience, preferred.
• Proficiency in project management software tools, preferred.

Location: 530 Gaither Road, Rockville, MD.

Travel: 10%

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.

A reasonable estimate for this position at the level of experience required is:

$125,000 to $197,900

Position Job Classification

Full time - Exempt

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.

An 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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X-energy LLC conducts a thorough recruiting process and will never issue offers without interview to discuss qualifications and responsibilities. All applications will be submitted via our company career page, www.x-energy.com/careers/. We will never ask you to provide payment information as part of the recruiting process. If anyone claiming to represent X-energy directs you in a manner otherwise, please contact us at www.x-energy.com/contact-us.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Project Management, Engineering, and Strategy/Planning

• Industries

  Engineering Services and Nuclear Electric Power Generation

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