HKA · 4 hours ago
Principal Project Controls Specialist – Nuclear : 200055
HKA is seeking a Principal Project Controls Specialist to support large-scale, highly complex nuclear projects. This expert-level role leads the development and execution of project controls systems across estimating, scheduling, cost control, and change management, providing strategic project controls leadership.
Responsibilities
Lead development and execution of project controls reporting systems for major nuclear capital projects
Perform advanced estimating, scheduling, cost control, forecasting, and change management activities
Provide integrated reporting at the project, program, and portfolio levels
Analyze cost and schedule performance and support executive decision-making
Support risk management efforts, including probabilistic analysis when applicable
Train, mentor, and guide junior project controls professionals
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, external vendors, and suppliers
Operate with minimal oversight and wide latitude for independent decision-making
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in business, finance, project management, engineering, or related field
7+ years of project controls experience
11+ years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
Expert-level knowledge of project controls principles and methodologies
Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder collaboration skills
Preferred
Master's degree in business, finance, project management, or related field
PMI or AACE certification (PMP, PMI-SP, PSP, CEP, EVPP, CCC, or similar)
Advanced experience with tools such as: Primavera P6, MS Project, MS Office Suite, Business Objects, Prolog, Passport, Visio, PeopleSoft, Powerplant, Emax
Experience with risk management and Monte Carlo analysis
Nuclear or large regulated capital project experience
Company
HKA
HKA is a privately owned, independent provider of consulting business for the construction, manufacturing, and technology industries.
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Funding
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Late StageTotal Funding
$8.43M2022-04-30Acquired
2019-07-16Series Unknown· $8.43M
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