Senior Specialist, Project Controls

TerraPower LLC.; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 132,000 - 171,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401k plan

PTO 21 days

Holiday schedule

Relocation assistance

Professional development

Medical benefits

Job summary

TerraPower LLC. is seeking a Senior Specialist, Project Controls in Bellevue, WA. The role focuses on scheduling, cost control, risk management, and reporting to ensure milestones are achieved across complex, multi-disciplinary projects.

Qualifications include 15+ years in project controls and a Bachelor’s in a related field, with expertise in Primavera P6 and MS Project. Strong communication and mentoring skills are essential, with US work authorization required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in project management, business, or related field.
• 15+ years of experience in project controls, planning, scheduling, and cost management.
• Familiarity with Primavera P6, MS Project, and related tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and oversee project controls processes for large-scale projects.
• Schedule planning and oversight using Primavera P6; validate data and mitigate risks.
• Monitor cost, schedule, and earned value; prepare variance analyses and forecasts.
• Generate dashboards and reports for project leadership; ensure compliance with workflows.

Skills

Scheduling

Cost control

Earned Value (EV)

CPM scheduling

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in project management, business, or related

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Job description

TerraPower is a nuclear technology company based in Bellevue, Washington. At its core, the company is working to raise living standards globally through a more affordable, secure, and environmentally friendly form of nuclear energy along with innovations in medical isotopes to improve human health. In 2006, TerraPower originated with Bill Gates and a group of like-minded visionaries who evaluated the fundamental challenges to raising living standards around the world. They recognized energy access was crucial to the health and economic well-being of communities and decided that the private sector needed to take action and create energy sources that would advance global energy deployment. TerraPower's mission is to be a world leader in new nuclear technologies, while developing innovators and future leaders in the nuclear field. As a result, the company's activities in the fields of nuclear energy and related sciences are yielding significant innovations in the safety and economics of nuclear power, hybrid energy and medical applications – all for significant human health benefits.

TerraPower is seeking to hire highly motivated and forward-thinking professionals who are interested in focusing on advanced nuclear reactor research and development and influencing change within the nuclear power landscape and bringing forward the critical production of medical isotopes. TerraPower is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Senior Specialist, Project Controls

As a Senior Specialist, Project Controls at TerraPower, you will leverage your extensive experience in project management and controls to support complex, high-value projects. You will play a key role in developing, implementing, and overseeing project controls processes to ensure successful delivery of milestones and objectives. This position requires advanced skills in scheduling, cost control, risk management, and reporting, as well as the ability to lead and mentor junior team members.

Responsibilities:

• Project Planning and Scheduling
  • Providing expert analysis and oversight of detailed project schedules using Primavera P6 or other advanced scheduling tools, ensuring strategic alignment with project milestones and deliverables for large scale, multi-disciplinary projects.
  • Reviewing and validating schedule data, identifying potential risks and recommending mitigation strategies based on years of experience managing complex projects.
• Performance Monitoring and Analysis
  • Track and analyze project performance metrics, including cost, schedule, and earned value (EV).
  • Prepare variance analyses and forecasts, identifying areas of risk and recommending mitigation strategies.
  • Support the generation of burndown charts for action item tracking and progress monitoring.
• Reporting and Documentation
  • Generate regular reports and dashboards for project leadership, including KPIs, milestones, and action trackers.
  • Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with project controls workflows.
  • Facilitate project reviews, including Schedule Reviews and data reviews
• Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement
  • Work closely with the PMO team, project management, engineering, procurement, and construction teams to ensure seamless coordination.
  • Provide guidance and training to project teams on project controls processes and tools.

Key Qualifications and Skills:

• Education and Experience
  • Bachelor’s degree in project management, Business, or a related field
  • 15+ years of experience in project controls, planning, scheduling, and cost management, preferably in engineering or construction.
  • Familiarity with advanced project management methodologies and tools (e.g., Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, or similar).
• Technical Skills
  • Strong expertise in CPM scheduling and Primavera P6 software.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in preparing, monitoring, and reporting schedule information in engineering, procurement, and construction environments.
  • Advanced knowledge of project management tools, including Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint).
  • Ability to review, analyze, and present planning and scheduling products independently using professional judgment.
• Additional Requirements
  • Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.
  • Ability to pass pre-employment drug screens and background checks, including verification of employment, education, and travel history.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills.

This position is subject to qualification requirements in accordance with ANSI/ANS 3.1. Candidates must meet the minimum education and experience criteria applicable to the role, including relevant nuclear industry experience where required. Verification of data will be part of the hiring process.

Job Functions:

• Motor Abilities: Sitting for extended periods, bending/stooping, grasping/gripping, fine motor control (hands)
• Physical exertion and/or requirements: Minimal, with ability to safely lift up to 25 pounds.
• Special Senses: Visual and audio focused work
• Work Conditions: Stairs, typing/keyboard, standard and/or sitting working environment of >8 hours/day
• Travel required 0-10%

TerraPower’s technology is controlled for export by various agencies of the U.S. Government. TerraPower must evaluate applicants who are foreign nationals (other than asylees, refugees, or lawful permanent residents) in accordance with U.S. Government export control requirements. To facilitate TerraPower’s export control reviews, you will be asked as part of the application process to identify whether you are a U.S. Citizen or national, asylee, refugee, or lawful permanent resident of the United States. Government export authorization approval times vary. Based on the business needs for a particular position, TerraPower may not consider a foreign national from a country if it is impracticable to obtain timely Government export approval.

Job details

Salary Range: $131,828 - $171,206

Any salary offered within the posted salary band is based on market data and commensurate with the selected candidate’s qualifications and experience. This range is specific to Washington State.

Job Type: Full-time

• Competitive Compensation
• Salary, eligible to participate in discretionary short-term incentive payments
• Comprehensive Medical and Wellness Benefits
  • Medical
  • Vision
  • Dental
  • Life and Disability
  • Gender Affiliation Benefits
• 401k Plan
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • 21 days of annually accrued PTO
• Generous Holiday Schedule
  • 10 paid holidays
• Relocation Assistance
• Professional and Educational Support Opportunities

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For government reporting purposes, we ask candidates to respond to the below self-identification survey. Completion of the form is entirely voluntary. Whatever your decision, it will not be considered in the hiringprocess or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be recorded and maintained in aconfidential file.

As set forth in TerraPower LLC.'s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

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