Project Controls Manager

Overview

Lead project controls for nuclear infrastructure and decommissioning projects.

Key Responsibilities

• project controls
• earned value
• performance reporting
• risk analysis
• regulatory compliance
• cost forecasting

Tasks

-Contribute to the continuous improvement of project controls processes, tools, and systems within the organization. -Support audits, reviews, and assurance processes aligned with nuclear safety culture and compliance standards (e.g., ONR, IAEA, NDA). -Identify trends, risks, and issues and recommend corrective actions to maintain project objectives. -Lead a team of project controls professionals (schedulers, cost engineers, planners, risk analysts) across multiple workstreams. -Ensure compliance with all relevant nuclear-specific regulations, codes of practice, and client requirements. -Produce regular performance reports (e.g., CPI, SPI, variance analysis) and present to internal and external stakeholders. -Develop and implement comprehensive project controls systems for scope, schedule, cost, change, and risk management on nuclear projects. -Prepare detailed project baselines, and maintain tracking mechanisms for performance measurement (earned value management – EVM). -Manage forecasting, budgeting, cost control, and resource planning in line with project lifecycle requirements. -Interface with project managers, engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and regulatory teams to ensure accurate and timely data flow.

Requirements

• primavera
• pmp
• sc clearance
• project controls
• nuclear standards
• leadership

What You Bring

-Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Project Management, Construction Management, or related field (Master’s preferred). -Professional certifications such as ACostE, PMI-SP, PMP, or equivalent desirable. -Experience working on major UK nuclear programs (e.g., Hinkley Point C, Sizewell C, Sellafield). -Familiarity with nuclear industry standards (e.g., ONR regulations, IAEA guidelines, ISO 19443). -10+ years of project controls experience, with at least 5 years in the nuclear industry (e.g., new build, decommissioning, power generation, SMRs, etc.). -SC clearance or eligibility to obtain it. -Strong leadership skills with the ability to mentor and develop project controls staff. -Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills. -Experience supporting NEC3/4 or FIDIC contracts is a plus. -Strong understanding of project controls tools and techniques (Primavera P6, Deltek, Prism, EcoSys, etc.). -In-depth knowledge of earned value management, risk management, change control, and cost/schedule integration. -Demonstrated experience working in regulated, high-compliance environments.

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