The Nuclear Company
Manager, Project Controls
$118K–$140K
Columbia, South Carolina +3 · Manager · Full-time · Posted Sep 9, 2026
- Location
- Columbia, South Carolina
Washington, DC
Columbia, South Carolina, United States
Washington, District of Columbia, United States - Experience
- 8+ years of progressive experience in project controls or project management; preferably in the nuclear energy industry or large-scale EPC environments.
- Education
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Project Management, or a related field.
About the job
Leads project controls for major projects, overseeing schedules, budgets, risk, change management, performance measurement, and reporting while managing a project controls team.
What you'll do
- Implement project controls frameworks and consistent project management methodologies; lead and mentor project controls professionals.
- Oversee project scheduling, resource allocation, cost management, risk mitigation, earned value management, and project changes.
- Report project status and performance to stakeholders and senior leadership, and improve project controls processes and tools.
What they ask for
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Project Management, or a related field.
- 8+ years of progressive experience in project controls or project management.
- Proven project delivery and cost management on complex projects.
- Proficiency in industry-standard project management software and thorough knowledge of project controls standards and best practices.
Nice to have
- PMP certification or equivalent.
- Experience with AI, machine learning, advanced analytics, or AI-driven project controls tools.
Pay
$118,000 - $140,000 USD annually (base salary)
Tools
EVM, AI, machine learning, advanced analytics
AI focus
Expected to use AI and technology to improve work and contribute to the Nuclear Operating System; preferred experience using AI, machine learning, advanced analytics, or AI-driven tools for project controls, including forecasting, schedule optimization, risk analysis, earned value management, variance analysis, and automated reporting.
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