Project Controls Specialist

TerraPower is a nuclear technology company based in Bellevue, Washington. At its core, the company is working to raise living standards globally through a more affordable, secure, and environmentally friendly form of nuclear energy along with innovations in medical isotopes to improve human health. In 2006, TerraPower originated with Bill Gates and a group of like-minded visionaries who evaluated the fundamental challenges to raising living standards around the world. They recognized energy access was crucial to the health and economic well-being of communities and decided that the private sector needed to take action and create energy sources that would advance global energy deployment. TerraPower’s mission is to be a world leader in new nuclear technologies, while developing innovators and future leaders in the nuclear field. As a result, the company’s activities in the fields of nuclear energy and related sciences are yielding significant innovations in the safety and economics of nuclear power, hybrid energy and medical applications – all for significant human health benefits.”

TerraPower is seeking to hire highly motivated and forward-thinking professionals who are interested in focusing on advanced nuclear reactor research and development and influencing change within the nuclear power landscape and bringing forward the critical production of medical isotopes. TerraPower is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Position Overview

The Project Controls Specialist is responsible for supporting the planning, monitoring, and control of project performance metrics for TerraPower’s innovative nuclear energy projects, including Natrium reactor development. This role ensures alignment with organizational goals, project schedules, budgets, and quality standards. The Specialist will collaborate across departments to maintain data accuracy, enhance reporting, and streamline project execution within TerraPower’s controlled systems, including Atom workflows and Agile based planning processes.

Responsibilities:

• Project Planning and Scheduling
  • Analyzing and supporting detailed project schedules using Primavera P6 or other scheduling tools, ensuring alignment with project milestones and deliverables.
  • Collaborate with CAMs (Control Account Managers) and team leads to establish baseline schedules and resource assignments.
  • Conduct schedule health checks, including the evaluation of float, critical paths, and sequencing logic.
• Performance Monitoring and Analysis
  • Track and analyze project performance metrics, including cost, schedule, and earned value (𝐸𝑉).
  • Prepare variance analyses and forecasts, identifying areas of risk and recommending mitigation strategies.
  • Support the generation of burndown charts for action item tracking and progress monitoring.
• Reporting and Documentation
  • Generate regular reports and dashboards for project leadership, including
  • KPIs, milestones, and action trackers.
  • Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with project controls workflows.
  • Facilitate project reviews, including Schedule Reviews and data reviews.
• Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement
  • Work closely with the PMO team, project management, engineering, procurement, and construction teams to ensure seamless coordination.
  • Provide guidance and training to project teams on project controls processes and tools.

Key Qualifications and Skills:

• Education and Experience:
  • Bachelor’s degree in project management, Business, or a related field.
  • 5 years of experience in project controls, planning, scheduling, and cost management, preferably in engineering or construction.
  • Familiarity with advanced project management methodologies and tools (e.g., Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, or similar).
• Technical Skills:
  • Strong expertise in CPM scheduling and Primavera P6 software.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in preparing, monitoring, and reporting schedule information in engineering, procurement, and construction environments.
  • Advanced knowledge of project management tools, including Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint).
  • Ability to review, analyze, and present planning and scheduling products independently using professional judgment.
• Additional Requirements:
  • Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.
  • Ability to pass pre-employment drug screens and background checks, including verification of employment, education, and travel history.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills.

Job Functions:

Job Functions are physical actions and/or working conditions associated with the position. These functions may also constitute essential functions for the job which the employee must be able to fulfill, with or without accommodation. Information provided below is to help describe the job so that the applicant has a reasonable understanding of the job duties/expectations. An applicant's ability to perform and/or tolerate these actions and conditions will be discussed and workplace accommodations may be made on a case-by-case basis following an individualized assessment of the applicant and other considerations, including but not limited to any governing safety standards.

• Motor Abilities: Sitting for extended periods, bending/stooping, grasping/gripping, fine motor control (hands)
• Physical exertion and/or requirements: Minimal, with ability to safely lift up to 25 pounds.
• Repetitive work: Prolonged
• Special Senses: Visual and audio focused work
• Work Conditions: Stairs, typing/keyboard, standard and/or sitting working environment of >8 hours/day
• Travel required 0-10%

TerraPower’s technology is controlled for export by various agencies of the U.S. Government. TerraPower must evaluate applicants who are foreign nationals (other than asylees, refugees, or lawful permanent residents) in accordance with U.S. Government export control requirements. To facilitate TerraPower’s export control reviews, you will be asked as part of the application process to identify whether you are a U.S. Citizen or national, asylee, refugee, or lawful permanent resident of the United States. Government export authorization approval times vary. Based on the business needs for a particular position, TerraPower may not consider a foreign national from a country if it is impracticable to obtain timely Government export approval.

Job details
Salary Range Level 8: $87,686 - $131,529

Salary Range Level 9: $102,804- $155,206

* We typically place offers in the lower to middle portion of the range to maintain internal equity and allow room for growth. Any salary offered within the posted salary band is based on market data and commensurate with the selected individual’s qualifications experience. This range is specific to Washington State.

Benefits:

• Competitive Compensation
• Salary, eligible to participate in discretionary short-term incentive payments
• Comprehensive Medical and Wellness Benefits
  • Medical
  • Vision
  • Dental
  • Life and Disability
  • Gender Affirmation Benefits
• Parental Leave
• 401k Plan
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • 21 days of annually accrued PTO
• Generous Holiday Schedule
  • 10 paid holidays
• Relocation Assistance
• Professional and Educational Support Opportunities

TerraPower Career and Benefits information: https://www.terrapower.com/contact-us/careers/