Hiring: Cost Control Specialist Company: The Nuclear Company Location: Washington, DC Job Posted Time: 2026-09-03 10:23:00 Target Skills & Keywords : Machine Learning About the job Experience: •5+ years of experience in project controls with a focus on cost management and/or cost controls •In-depth knowledge of project lifecycle and work breakdown structures •Exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment •Excellent communication and collaboration skills •Operational familiarity with earned value management, risk analysis, and cost-schedule integration Required Skills: •Cost Reporting: Develop periodic cost reports and provide analysis of the data to Control Account managers and the leadership team •Establish and Maintain Performance Measurement Baseline: In coordination with the Project Management Team, establish a cost baseline that will be used to measure the project throughout the project life cycle •Cross-Functional Collaboration & Stakeholder Alignment:Collaborate with engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning & testing, regulatory, and project controls teams to collect inputs to support management of the cost baseline •Monitor Contractor and Subcontractor Cost Performance: Provide oversight of cost performance by non-TNC partners as it relates to the cost baseline and inform project leadership of any deviation from expected performance •Risk Identification and Management: Perform trend analysis to identify any threats or opportunities impacting the project’s budget. Work with the PM and the applicable team to mitigate threats and to enhance opportunities •Performance Monitoring and Reporting: Monitor Estimate at Complete for the project and for individual control accounts to ensure alignment with the cost baseline. Provide early warning to the financial team for any deviations that could impact cash flows or the financial forecast •Data Analytics & Visualization: Utilize business intelligence tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) to build dynamic cost dashboards, automate trend analysis, and deliver real-time insights to project leadership •AI-Driven Forecasting & Analysis: Leverage AI and machine learning tools to enhance predictive cost analysis, identify anomalies in spending patterns, and improve the accuracy of Estimate at Complete (EAC) projections Qualifications: •Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience •PMP or PMI-SP certification a plus Compensation: •$121,000 - $143,000 / year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!