Sr. Project Controls Specialist

Are you interested in being part of an innovative team that supports Westinghouse’s mission to provide clean energy solutions? At Westinghouse, we recognize that our employees are our most valuable asset and we seek to identify, attract and recruit the most qualified talent while recognizing and encouraging the value of diversity in the global workplace.

 

As a Senior Project Controls Specialist, you will play a crucial role in the planning, execution, and completion of low to moderate complexity projects. Your primary responsibilities will include monitoring project performance, managing schedules, budgets, and resources, and ensuring that all project objectives are met within the desired timeline and budget constraints. You will work closely with project managers, engineers, and stakeholders to provide accurate and timely project controls information.

 

• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules, ensuring all activities are planned and tracked effectively.
• Monitor project progress and performance using various metrics and indicators including Earned Value Management
• Prepare and present regular project status reports, highlighting any deviations from the plan and recommending corrective actions.
• Manage project budgets, including cost estimation, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Implement and oversee project control processes and tools to ensure consistency and accuracy in data collection and reporting.
• Collaborate with project teams to identify and mitigate risks, ensuring proactive problem-solving and decision-making.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure project objectives are clearly defined and understood.

The candidate should be proficient in the following areas:

• Communication with team members
• Cross-functional interaction
• Problem Solving
• Solution Oriented

The successful candidate for this position must possess:
 

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, project management.
• Typically a minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in a related field
• Knowledge of PMI Principles
• Experience with Project Management Tools (ex. Primavera, MS Project, SAP PS)
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Experience in making presentations and facilitating meetings.
• Proficient in MS Excel
• Strong teamwork
• Ability to coordinate and prioritize workload

 

Why Westinghouse?

Westinghouse offers competitive benefits to all our employees around the globe to keep them healthy and enhance their well-being.  In the U.S. the following are representative of what we offer:

• Competitive Salary
• Comprehensive Health, Wellness and Income Protection Benefits
• 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
• Paid Vacations and Holidays
• Opportunities for Flexible Work Arrangements
• Educational Reimbursement Program
• Employee Referral Program