Project Controls Specialist

Project Controls Specialist
Holtec Palisades is currently seeking a Project Controls Specialist to join the Palisades Nuclear Plant team in Covert, MI. 
We are proud of our reputation for professional and technical excellence, and we recognize that the key to upholding that reputation resides in the excellence of our employees. We are looking for talent who brings value to the organization and contributes to advancing our business and reputation. 
Palisades Nuclear Power Plant is positioned to become the first nuclear power plant in the United States to restart after previously entering the early stages of decommissioning. By joining our team, you will be part of a unique and historic undertaking for the industry and the nation!
JOB SUMMARY
The Project Controls Specialist is a key member of the project team and works directly with the Project Manager(s) to help define the project's goals and objectives; create and maintain project budgets and schedules, analyze progress reported against the work schedules; and recommend actions to improve project performance.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supports development of baseline budgets and schedules for new projects/programs
• Develops and maintains a project Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
• Supports project reporting processes as required
• Understands progress/performance data and associated concepts and principles
• Helps to collect progress data and reviews performance trends and forecast
• Ensure financial information accuracy between program-level and subproject reporting; recommends and executes corrective actions to handle project compliance
• Exhibits knowledge of earned value, scope control and change management concepts, principles, and methodologies
• Performs basic analysis of essential parameters in Earned Value Management (EVM), including Schedule Variance and Cost Variance, if EVM is contractually invoked
• Assists in tracking subcontract commitments and expenditures
• Familiar with scheduling and cost baseline fundamentals, concepts, and principles

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree (BS or BA) in Engineering, Project Management, Business Management or Finance preferred.
• 3 years’ related experience in a technical project support role. Knowledge of project controls practices and standards preferred.
• Strong analytical, organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a team or independent environment to satisfy project and business requirements.
• Ability to prepare and present various types of reports to all levels of management.

DESIRED SKILLS

• Ability to multi-task and willingness to take on additional responsibilities as needed.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, work complex issues, meet deadlines.
• Advanced application of Excel capabilities (knowledgeable in creation and operation of Pivot and Lookup tables).

Holtec Palisades offers its employees a robust rewards package which includes: a competitive salary; a broad benefits package including medical/RX, dental, vision, life, disability, hospitalization, and other valuable voluntary options; time-off programs; 401(k) with employer match; professional and career development opportunities; and an unmatched culture focused on client service, quality, and tireless pursuit of excellence in all we do. Holtec Palisades is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace. EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability.