Site Project Controller

Vistra Corp.; Oak Harbor (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Vistra Nuclear Operations Company in Oak Harbor, Ohio, is seeking a Project Controls professional to manage site budgets and forecasts. You will support the Director of Fleet Projects and Site Managers, develop budgets, monitor expenditures, and track variances against plan.

This role emphasizes risk management, cost estimation, and coordination with subcontractors, vendors, and project teams to align with the site Long Range Plan and financial goals.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a combined finance, construction or project controls role including budgeting, scheduling or project management.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and report project financial performance at the site using KPIs.
• Conduct cost estimation and budgeting for projects, considering all financial inputs (materials, labor, equipment, vendors, suppliers, etc…).
• Create and update monthly forecast for capital spending for the year.
• Assist in the development of the yearly Vistra Long Range Plan (LRP).
• Ensure consistent work practices and sharing of knowledge to optimize efforts in project control activities.
• Ensure business financial goals are achieved on a monthly basis.
• Manage processes and procedures related to project schedule, cost, and risk management
• Support development and execution of comprehensive project plans, ensuring alignment with site and key stakeholder requirements.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project financial risks, ensuring proactive measures are in place to address potential challenges.

Skills

Budgeting

Forecasting

Project controls

Excel

SAP

Communication

Nuclear operations

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

BS in Engineering / BA in Business or Construction Management

PMP certification (recommended)

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

If you have what it takes to become part of the Vistra family and would like to start a promising career with a global leader.

Job Summary

This position will manage various fleet and site project control functions, supporting the Director of Fleet Projects, Site Manager of Projects, and Site Project Managers. The individual will work closely with Project Managers to develop and maintain project budgets, monitor expenditures, and track variances against budgeted costs. Duties include support of the Site Long Range Plan (LRP), oversee project control tools and software, provide estimates, prepare and analyze financial reports, ensure compliance with organizational guidelines, and coordinate payments to subcontractors and vendors.

Job Description

Key Accountabilities

• Responsible for monitoring and reporting of project financial performance at the site utilizing key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Conduct cost estimation and budgeting for projects, considering all financial inputs (materials, labor, equipment, vendors, suppliers, etc…).
• Create and update monthly forecast for capital spending for the year.
• Responsible for assisting in the development of the yearly VISTRA Long Range Plan (LRP).
• Ensure consistent work practices and sharing of knowledge to optimize efforts in project control activities.
• Ensure business financial goals are achieved on a monthly basis.
• Manage processes and procedures related to project schedule, cost, and risk management
• Support development and execution of comprehensive project plans, ensuring alignment with site and key stakeholder requirements.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project financial risks, ensuring proactive measures are in place to address potential challenges. Conduct regular risk assessments and collaborate with the site and fleet teams to develop risk mitigation strategies.

Skills And Knowledge

• Technical Expertise: Analytical and mathematical skills to accurately assess project budgets and spending.
• Knowledge of Project Controls processes and guidelines.
• General understanding of nuclear operation, practices and processes.
• Collaborative: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with projects staff and present cost estimates clearly and persuasively.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products especially Excel.
• Knowledgeable in SAP enterprise software (recommended)

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• BS in Engineering, BA in Business or Construction Management (recommended).

Professional Certifications (recommended)

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification. (recommended)

On-the-job Experience

• 5+ years in a combined finance, construction or project controls roll that includes budgeting, scheduling, project support or project management

Key Metrics

• Safety Excellence
• Continuous Improvement
• Financial Optimization
• Operational Excellence
• Talent Development

Job Family

Plant Operations

Company

Vistra Nuclear Operations Company

Locations

Oak Harbor, Ohio Ohio

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