Cost Control Specialist

The role

The Cost Control Specialist supports the project management team in monitoring and controlling project costs. They develop cost reports, perform predictive analysis, and implement Earned Value Management principles.

What you will do

• Develop periodic cost reports and provide analysis to Control Account managers and leadership
• Establish and maintain a cost baseline in coordination with the Project Management Team
• Collaborate with engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, regulatory, and project controls teams
• Monitor contractor and subcontractor cost performance
• Perform trend analysis to identify threats or opportunities impacting the budget
• Monitor Estimate at Complete for the project and individual control accounts
• Utilize business intelligence tools to build dynamic cost dashboards and automate trend analysis
• Leverage AI and machine learning tools to enhance predictive cost analysis and improve EAC projections

Required qualifications

• 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
• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Exceptional analytical skills
• Proficiency with data analytics and visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, advanced Excel)
• Familiarity with AI/machine learning applications for predictive analytics, cost forecasting, or anomaly detection

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

Benefits

• Competitive compensation packages
• 401k with company match
• Medical, dental, vision plans
• Generous vacation policy, plus holidays

About the company

The Nuclear Company is an AI-enabled startup in nuclear energy. They use a design-once, build-many approach to deliver the next generation of nuclear power.