Senior Project Controls Engineer - Scheduling & Cost

Centrus Energy Corp.; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 95,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

Centrus Energy Corp. is seeking a Project Controls Engineer to help plan, monitor, and control complex energy projects. You will develop baselines, track performance, and provide data-driven insights to CAMs and leadership.

The role requires Primavera P6, EVMS proficiency, and strong cost management skills in a regulated environment. DOE/NRC project experience is a plus, with salary in a competitive range.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
• 5+ years of project controls experience supporting engineering, construction, or similar projects.
• 3+ years of experience using Primavera P6 scheduling software.
• 3+ years of experience with PMCP, Cobra, or similar cost management systems.
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS).
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Architect Project Baselines: Develop comprehensive, integrated baseline schedules and cost estimates in collaboration with the project team.
• Drive Performance: Monitor and update schedule/cost performance weekly/monthly, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Manage the Critical Path: Actively analyze and maintain the critical path, identifying bottlenecks before they impact the project.
• Provide Actionable Insights: Perform in-depth cost/schedule analysis, presenting clear, proactive reporting to CAMs and project leadership.
• Mitigate Risk: Collaborate with teams to identify risks early, developing mitigation strategies to keep projects on track.
• Trend Analysis & Forecasting: Perform trend analysis to identify positive/negative outcomes, offering feasible recommendations.
• Control Changes: Lead the change control process to ensure scope changes are accurately captured.

Skills

Project controls

Primavera P6 scheduling

EVMS

MS Excel

MS Word

MS PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Construction Management/Accounting/Finance/Business

Tools

PMCP

Cobra

Job description

Centrus Energy Corp. is seeking a Project Controls Engineer to help plan, monitor, and control complex energy projects. You will develop baselines, track performance, and provide data-driven insights to CAMs and leadership.

The role requires Primavera P6, EVMS proficiency, and strong cost management skills in a regulated environment. DOE/NRC project experience is a plus, with salary in a competitive range.