Project Controls Specialist (Power Generation)

Job Description

MATRIX is looking for a Project Controls Specialist to support long-range planning of nuclear projects. Develop preliminary and refined estimates to support budgeting and funding authorization. Shapes loosely defined project ideas into structured estimates for governance approval.

Hours: Standard daytime hours (e.g., 8–5). Occasional overtime may be required depending on workload.

Duration: One year

Location: Minneapolis, MN

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBLITIES

• Perform primary project controls assignments to support Project Managers.
• Accountable for generating reports, assisting with control activities, responding to data requests and developing/maintaining/supporting project schedules and/or detailed cost tracking.
• Coordinates with Project Managers to obtain weekly and monthly cost and schedule updates.
• Assist the Project Managers in providing accurate project forecasting and review of expenditures
• Reviews project backlogs in Oracle Unifier and spreadsheets
• Collaborates with initiators and asset owners, references historical data, and develops estimates
• Heavy interfacing with internal stakeholders
• Perform primarily office and non-manual work.
• Perform work related to the management or general business operations of MATRIX or its customers/clients, while exercising discretion and independent judgment with respect to matters of significance to MATRIX and its customers/clients.
• Interface with managers or head of a unit/department requiring the integration of multiple functional organizations.
• Use “lessons learned” to improve quality of MATRIX’s future projects; make recommendations to MATRIX as to the implementations of future policies and procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS:

REQUIRED:

• Project management and estimating experience (preferably nuclear).
• Familiarity with Oracle Unifier, understanding project finance and controls.
• Experience with work order planning and operations, construction estimating background acceptable.
• Must have advanced MS Excel skills. Experience with Primavera P6, SAP Work and Asset Management required depending on additional job details.
• The ability to communicate well both verbally and written as a business necessity to ensure the safe and efficient operations of business. Clear, concise and effective fluency in the English language is essential.

PREFERRED:

• 8–10 years of experience in project estimating, preferably in nuclear or utility environments. No degree required.
• Familiarity with data analytics reporting tools preferred.
• PMP or nuclear-specific certifications are a plus.