Sr. Project Controls Specialist - Pittsburgh, PA

VetJobs; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the nuclear energy sector is seeking a Senior Project Controls Specialist in Pittsburgh. The role involves managing project schedules, budgets, and resources, collaborating with teams to ensure project objectives are met. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and relevant experience, with strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

Health and wellness benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Flexible work options

Educational reimbursement

Employee referral programs

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of relevant experience.
• Knowledge of PMI principles.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules.
• Monitor project progress using metrics like Earned Value Management.
• Prepare and present project status reports.

Skills

Effective communication

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Education

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

Tools

Primavera

MS Project

SAP PS

MS Excel

Job description

Sr. Project Controls Specialist - Pittsburgh, PA

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Job Description

On behalf of VetJobs/MilitarySpouseJobs, thank you for your interest. We are assisting our partnering company, Westinghouse Electric Co, with this position. It is open to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set, education, and experience, please follow the application process outlined below.

Requisition Number: 23170

Location: Cranberry Township, PA

Role Overview

As a Senior Project Controls Specialist, you will be integral in planning, executing, and completing low to moderate complexity projects. Your responsibilities include monitoring project performance, managing schedules, budgets, and resources, and ensuring project objectives are achieved within timelines and budgets. You will collaborate with project managers, engineers, and stakeholders to provide accurate project controls information.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules.
• Monitor project progress using metrics like Earned Value Management.
• Prepare and present project status reports, highlighting deviations and corrective actions.
• Manage project budgets, including cost estimation and variance analysis.
• Implement and oversee project control processes and tools.
• Collaborate with teams to identify and mitigate risks.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to define and understand project objectives.

Candidate Proficiencies

• Effective communication with team members.
• Cross-functional interaction.
• Problem-solving and solution-oriented mindset.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, or project management.
• 3-5 years of relevant experience.
• Knowledge of PMI principles.
• Experience with project management tools (e.g., Primavera, MS Project, SAP PS).
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Proficiency in MS Excel.
• Strong teamwork and workload prioritization abilities.

Benefits

Westinghouse offers competitive benefits including salary, health and wellness benefits, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, flexible work options, educational reimbursement, and employee referral programs.

About Westinghouse

We are a leader in the global nuclear energy industry, committed to safety, quality, integrity, customer focus, innovation, and teamwork. Our headquarters are in Cranberry Township, PA, with over 9,000 employees worldwide. Learn more at westinghousenuclear.com.

Additional Information

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Engineering

Location: Pittsburgh, PA

Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Females/Vets/Disability