Senior Project Controls Specialist (Remote)

Actalent; Kevil (KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Remote work

Expense travel

Relocation assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Project Controls Specialist to lead forecasting, scheduling, cost control, EV management, and reporting for major capital and R&D programs in the nuclear and advanced energy sector. The role translates complex project data into actionable insights for leadership and supports strategic project planning in a remote, flexible setting.

The position requires extensive experience in project controls and EVMS, with strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical or business field or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years in project controls; 15+ years if no degree.
• 4+ years hands-on Primavera P6 scheduling and control.
• Expertise in EV, schedule risk, and cost forecasting for large projects.
• Strong Excel skills for complex data analysis.
• Experience in PMO or large project management environments.
• Clear, data-driven communication with stakeholders.
• Ability to obtain/maintain DOE/NRC Q-Clearance with US citizenship.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain robust project control systems for capital and R&D projects.
• Lead forecasting, scheduling, variance analysis, cost alignment, and reporting.
• Design and maintain EVMS, risk models, and change control processes.
• Build schedules using Primavera P6 and MS Project; generate insights for leadership.
• Analyze costs, burn rate, and trends to support decisions.
• Collaborate with engineering, finance, operations, and PMO teams.
• Mentor team members in controls methodologies and tools.
• Support schedule risk analysis and cost forecasting activities.
• Contribute to forecasting, scheduling, and cost-control system design.

Skills

Project controls

Earned value management

Schedule risk analysis

Advanced Excel

PMO experience

Data interpretation

Effective communication

DOE/NRC Q-Clearance eligible

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, PM, Engineering, or related field

Master’s degree in Business, Finance, PM, or related discipline

PMI / AACE credentials (PMP, PMI-SP, PSP, EVP)

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Power BI

monday.com

Job description

Actalent is seeking a Project Controls Specialist to lead forecasting, scheduling, cost control, EV management, and reporting for major capital and R&D programs in the nuclear and advanced energy sector. The role translates complex project data into actionable insights for leadership and supports strategic project planning in a remote, flexible setting.

The position requires extensive experience in project controls and EVMS, with strong analytical and communication skills.