Project Controls Specialist 3 (Plant Systems Engineering, I&C, Electrical)

POSITION SUMMARY:  Reporting to the Director, Project Management Center of Excellence until embedded within a performing organization as a dedicated planner and scheduler, the Project Controls Specialist (Planner) assists with the non-technical management of a project’s time baseline. This includes but is not limited to, project planning, schedule development, integration, and maintenance, what-if scenarios, long-term resource planning, change order development, and earned value management support. The successful candidate will thrive in a dynamic, project-focused work environment, with the ability to quickly acclimate to new teams, project structures, and organizational priorities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work with the appropriate Project Manager(s) in the establishment of new projects, develop an appropriate work breakdown structure and project control hierarchy, and establish this hierarchy in the Primavera scheduling tool including the appropriate schedule information, resource loading, and milestones consistent with project funding, timetable and objectives.
• Utilize proven planning methodologies to develop detailed, resource-loaded schedules.
• Work with Project Managers, Project Controls peers, and performing organizations to create, update, and maintain the project baseline (Scope, Time, and Resource Management Plan).
• Incorporate external schedules within the project’s Integrated Master Schedule.
• Assist performing organization leadership with resource allocation, leveling, and prioritization to ensure efficient use of resources.
• Perform critical path analysis on the project schedule.
• Perform forensic schedule analysis to support claims.
• Assist in, or develop and maintain, periodic project status reports related to project progress including earned value metrics and schedule performance.
• Develop and publish periodic project Level 2 and 3 milestone completion and status reports.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

CORE COMPETENCIES: To perform the job successfully, the individual should demonstrate competencies in performing the essential functions of this position by performing satisfactorily in each of these core competencies. 

• Problem solving: Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner, gathers and reviews information appropriately.  Uses own judgment and acts independently; seeks input from other team members as appropriate for complex or sensitive situations.
• Oral/written communication: Listens carefully and speaks clearly and professionally in all situations. Edits work for accuracy and clarity. Is able to create, read and interpret complex written information.  Ability to develop strong interpersonal networks within the organization.
• Planning/organizing: Prioritizes and plans work activities, organizes personal and project timelines and deadlines, tracks project timelines and deadlines, and uses time efficiently.
• Adaptability: Adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands and is able to deal with frequent interruptions, changes, delays, or unexpected events.
• Dependability: Consistently on time and at work, responds to management expectations and solicits feedback to improve performance.
• Team Building: Capable of developing strong interpersonal networks and trust within the organization, setting expectations and requirements and achieving accountability of supervised personnel.  Leads consensus by involving all stakeholders, facilitating their understanding of differences, agreeing on requirements and constraints, and developing the best solution.
• Safety Culture: Adheres to the NuScale Safety culture and is expected to model safe behavior and influence peers to meet high standards.
• Quality Assurance:  Commits to the understanding in the implementation of quality assurance regulations, standards and guidelines of 10 CFR 50 Appendix B, 10 CFR 21, and NQA-1.

MINIMUM SKILLS, QUALIFICATIONS AND ABILITIES:

• Education:  A minimum of a B.S. or B.A. degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Project Management, Accounting, or Business Administration is required.  
• Experience: Minimum of five years full-time experience working in a dynamic, project-focused organization as a project planner, scheduler, or project controls professional with an emphasis on coordinating conflicting demands and priorities, is required. Demonstrated interpersonal, organizational, technical writing, communication, and presentation skills is required. Software experience includes proficiency in Primavera P6 (required) and PRISM G2 (preferred). Additional preferred experience includes claims and forensic analysis and Earned Value Management.
• Industry Requirements:  Eligible to work under Department of Energy regulation 10 CFR, Part 810.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to understand and communicate clearly using a phone, personal interaction, and computers.
• Ability to learn new job functions and comprehend and understand new concepts quickly and apply them accurately in a rapidly evolving environment.
• The employee frequently is required; to sit and stand; walk; bend, use hands to operate office equipment; and reach with hands and arms. 

Disclaimer: Employee(s) must perform the essential duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation efficiently and accurately without causing significant safety threat to self or others.  The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employee(s) assigned to this classification.  They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and/or skills required of all employees in this classification.

NuScale Power, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, age, sex, marital status, national origin, disability or handicap, or veteran status.

Pay and Benefits:

At NuScale, compensation decisions are determined using factors such as relevant job-related skills, full-time working experience, education and training, equity within the department.

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