$124,000–$150,000 Per Hour
Title: Project Cost Controls Specialist
Location: Houston, TX
Hire Type: Full-Time / Direct Hire
Shift/Hours: 40 Hours/Week
Base Salary: $124k – $150k
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with Company Match, Paid Time Off, Professional Development Support
About the Opportunity: Sterling Engineering's client, a leader in advanced Small Modular Reactor (SMR) technology, is looking for a Project Controls Specialist to join their Project Management Center of Excellence. This is a cutting-edge organization at the forefront of carbon-free energy, offering a stable yet dynamic work environment focused on high-complexity projects with long-lasting global impact.
Job Duties:
Lead and manage the establishment of project controls governance and work breakdown structures (WBS) for large-scale, complex investment projects.
Continuously analyze project performance utilizing Earned Value Management (EVM) methodology to ensure deliverables remain on schedule and within budget.
Organize and balance schedule information and resource loading within the Primavera scheduling tool to meet project funding and timetable objectives.
Identify and resolve potential baseline changes by maturing trends, gaining approvals, and implementing approved changes to the project cost and schedule.
Minimize financial discrepancies by working with Project Accounting to support monthly accruals and performing audits of timesheet vs. payroll data.
Motivate, train, and mentor junior staff within the project controls group, fostering a culture of knowledge sharing and technical growth.
Ensure consistent reporting of high-quality earned value metrics, schedule performance, cost forecasts, and Level 2/3 milestone completion status.
Collaborate with project managers and performing organizations to create and maintain integrated master schedules, incorporating external schedules as needed.
Drive and implement innovation in project controls technology and software to align with a cutting-edge engineering culture.
Prepare regular reports including critical path analysis and forensic schedule analysis to support claims and inform senior management.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Project Management, Accounting, or Business Administration (Advanced degree or AACE certification preferred).
Minimum of 8 years of experience in project planning, scheduling, and project controls within a project-focused organization.
Proven ability to utilize Oracle ERP, SAP, and Earned Value Management Systems (such as Prism G2) effectively.
Strong understanding of nuclear quality assurance regulations and standards, including 10 CFR 50 Appendix B and NQA-1.
Excellent problem-solving skills, with demonstrated experience in claims and forensic schedule analysis.
Demonstrated ability to manage conflicting demands and priorities while maintaining a spirit of continuous improvement and safety culture.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to develop interpersonal networks and influence peers across a multidisciplinary organization.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.
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Sterling Engineering, Inc.
Sterling Engineering has been a trusted partner for engineering, project management, and staffing solutions for over five decades. We provide exceptional engineering/technical recruitment and engineering project services to clients nationwide:
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