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Westinghouse Electric Company · 5 days ago

Principal Project Controls Specialist

Westinghouse Electric Company is committed to providing clean energy solutions and values its employees as its most valuable asset. The Principal Project Controls Specialist will lead project schedule and management activities for large, high complexity projects, oversee resource planning, and coordinate efforts of other planners to improve efficiency and cost.

Electrical DistributionEnergyNuclear
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H1B Sponsor Likelynote

Responsibilities

Possess a thorough understanding of advanced project management, planning, scheduling, cost, and risk methods and techniques including associated performance tools
Partner with the Program Director / Manager / Managers/ Business Development leaders to set strategy and to capture growth opportunities that advance strategic and business objectives
Research and analyze/assess complex, integrated project schedules and implementation steps and processes related to the planning function
Assess sophisticated critical path utilizing software tools (P6 & MS Project) to integrate and display special program activities which establish optimum conditions and effective utilization of resources and facilities, including equipment, manpower, funding and materials
Lead and coordinate efforts of other planners and participate in the performance feedback process
Assess work environment and advise management of resource needs
Identify good and adverse trends with cost and risk data
Develop integrated schedule, cost, and risk plans with the appropriate level of details to minimize data manipulation for report presentation
Lead studies and analyses of overall planning operations within the business segment to improve efficiency and cost and to identify and implement best practices and process improvements

Qualification

Cost AccountingCritical Path SchedulingProject ManagementPrimavera 6Nuclear Power SystemsAnalytical SkillsResource PlanningTeam Leadership

Required

Bachelor's degree in Project Management Engineering, Business, Accounting, Construction Management or related technical Discipline
6+ years experience in project controls
Cost accounting, budget forecasting and critical path scheduling experience
Familiarity with nuclear power plant systems, plant operations, engineering and manufacturing processes
Experience with Primavera 6 or equivalent program

Benefits

Comprehensive Medical benefits which could include medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions options
Wellness Programs designed to support employees in maintaining their health and well-being including Employee Assistance Program providing support for our employees and their household members
401(k) with Company Match Contributions to support employees' retirement
Paid Vacations and Company Holidays
Opportunities for Flexible Work Arrangements to promote work-life balance
Educational Reimbursement and Comprehensive Career Programs to help employees grow in their careers
Global Recognition and Service Programs to celebrate employee accomplishments and service
Employee Referral Program

Company

Westinghouse Electric Company

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Westinghouse Electric Company provides innovative and secure nuclear technology solutions.

H1B Sponsorship

Westinghouse Electric Company has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
Represents job field similar to this job
Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (1)
2023 (2)
2022 (1)
2021 (2)
2020 (4)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$1.62B
Key Investors
US Department of EnergyExport Development CanadaUK Government
2025-12-08Grant
2024-12-09Debt Financing· $1.45B
2023-07-27Grant· $13.43M

Leadership Team

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Dan Sumner
Interim Chief Executive Officer
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Margaret Cosentino
Executive Vice President, Corporate Affairs
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