The Nuclear Company
Cost Control Specialist
Columbia, SC or Washington, DC · Contract
Sponsorship not specified$121k-$143kDetected 6 days ago
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About the role
- The Cost Control Specialist is integral to cost management on projects at The Nuclear Company.
- They will provide analysis on past performance as well as predictive analysis based on previous results.
Responsibilities
- Cost Reporting: Develop periodic cost reports and provide analysis of the data to Control Account managers and the leadership team
- Establish and Maintain Performance Measurement Baseline: In coordination with the Project Management Team, establish a cost baseline that will be used to measure the project throughout the project life cycle
- Cross-Functional Collaboration & Stakeholder Alignment: Collaborate with engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning & testing, regulatory, and project controls teams to collect inputs to support management of the cost baseline
- Monitor Contractor and Subcontractor Cost Performance: Provide oversight of cost performance by non-TNC partners as it relates to the cost baseline and inform project leadership of any deviation from expected performance
- Risk Identification and Management: Perform trend analysis to identify any threats or opportunities impacting the project's budget. Work with the PM and the applicable team to mitigate threats and to enhance opportunities
- Data Analytics & Visualization: Utilize business intelligence tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) to build dynamic cost dashboards, automate trend analysis, and deliver real-time insights to project leadership
- Exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
- 5+ years of experience in project controls with a focus on cost management and/or cost controls
- Strong understanding of project lifecycle and work breakdown structures
- Proficiency with data analytics and visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, advanced Excel) for building cost dashboards and automating reporting
Nice to have
- Experience in the nuclear energy, power generation, or highly regulated industry
- Familiarity with earned value management, risk analysis, and cost-schedule integration
- PMP or PMI-SP certification a plus
- Experience working in a startup or high-growth environment
Compensation
- Estimated Starting Salary Range
- The estimated starting salary range for this role is $121,000 - $143,000 annually less applicable withholdings and deductions, paid on a bi-weekly basis.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision plans
- Generous vacation policy, plus holidays
Equal opportunity
- equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an environment of inclusion in the workplace.
Visa & Work Authorization
- Export Control
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