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Commonwealth Fusion Systems · 1 day ago

Project Control Specialist

Devens, MA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$90K/yr - $145K/yr

3+ years exp

Commonwealth Fusion Systems is on a mission to deliver the urgent transition to fusion energy. The Project Controls Specialist plays a critical role in ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget by developing and managing project controls, including scheduling, cost control, and risk management.

Clean EnergyElectrical DistributionEnergyEnvironmental EngineeringRenewable Energy

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain comprehensive project schedules using scheduling software (e.g., Primavera P6, Microsoft Project) to outline tasks, durations, and dependencies

Collaborate with Technical project managers, engineers, supply chain, production and other stakeholders to gather project requirements and establish WBS, activities and set duration with realistic logic ties

Analyze project scope, objectives, and constraints to identify critical path activities and potential risks

Conduct schedule analysis, including critical path analysis, float analysis, and "what-if" scenarios, to identify potential delays and recommend mitigation strategies

Establish and maintain project cost baselines, budgets and forecasts

Tracking project costs against the budget, identifying cost overruns, and implementing cost control measures

Implement and manage earned value management (EVM) systems to measure project performance

Develop and maintain risk registers

Monitor and track the effectiveness of risk mitigation actions

Perform quantitative risk analysis (e.g. Montecarlo simulations) to assess schedule and cost contingencies

Preparing regular project status reports, including earned value metrics, schedule performance, cost forecasts, and other key performance indicators

Communicating project status and issues to project managers, stakeholders, and other team members

Conduct regular progress meetings with project teams to review schedule updates, address concerns, and resolve conflicts

Generate reports and Dashboards to communicate schedule status, performance metrics, and cost forecasts to project stakeholders

Continuously improve Scheduling & Cost processes and methodologies to enhance project efficiency and effectiveness

Experience in time impact analysis to help the stakeholders understand the time impact of any possible risk that will yield into the proper decision

Experience in resource allocation, equipment availability, and manpower requirements into project schedules

Qualification

Project schedulingCost controlRisk managementEarned value managementPrimavera P6Microsoft ProjectAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsAttention to detailOrganizational skills

Required

Relevant degree in engineering, construction management, or a related field

3-5 years of experience in Scheduling management & Cost Control for complex projects & programs

Hands-on experience as a project controller in infrastructure capital projects, aerospace, manufacturing, Oil & gas or other complex projects

Strong understanding of project management principles and methodologies

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Attention to detail and organizational skills

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Willingness to travel when required or work required nights/weekends/on-call

Perform activities such as typing, stooping or sitting for extended periods of time

Work in a facility that contains industrial hazards including heat, cold, noise, fumes, strong magnets, lead (Pb), high voltage, high current, pressure systems, and cryogenics