Project Controls Analyst II

Engineering Rockville, Maryland


Description

X Energy, LLC is a nuclear reactor and fuel design engineering company.  We develop Generation IV high-temp gas cooled nuclear reactors and the TRISO-X fuel to power them. The primary function of our reactors is to produce clean, carbon-free electricity or high-temperature process steam.  The key objective of our company is to develop designs that provide advantages in sustainability, economics, reliability, and safety relative to current day power generation units.

X-energy is seeking a Project Controls Analyst responsible for providing project controls support to program and project leadership in one or more of the areas of planning and scheduling, cost, estimating, and change management/trends across a variety of programs/projects. This role documents and captures the project plan developed by program/project leadership, monitors and measures performance against the plan, and reports on key data metrics back to program/project leadership.
X-energy LLC conducts a thorough recruiting process and will never issue offers without interviews to discuss qualifications and responsibilities.  All applications will be submitted via our company career page, www.x-energy.com/careers/.  We will never ask you to provide payment information as part of the recruiting process.  If anyone claiming to represent X-energy directs you in a manner otherwise, please contact us at www.x-energy.com/contact-us.
 
 
Responsibilities:
  • Provide project controls support to project teams
  • Assist in the development and maintenance of project schedules, ensuring accurate timelines and resource allocation
  • Support program/project leadership in collecting progress and performance updates and updating schedules to reflect actual progress and changes
  • Track and monitor project budgets, expenses, and financial forecasts for assigned program/projects
  • Prepare cost reports and financial analyses
  • Help identify project risks and support the development of mitigation strategies
  • Maintain risk registers and ensure timely updates
  • Create and distribute project status reports and performance dashboards to program/project leadership
  • Support the development of project metrics and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to track progress and performance
  • Maintain professional demeanor and behavior at all times in all forms of communication
  • Execute the core tasks and responsibilities with minimal supervision
  • Perform other duties as assigned by manager
 
Qualifications:  
  • Bachelor’s degree in management, business, project management, or related field is required
  • Typically, three plus years’ experience in project management or related industry experience
  • Experience utilizing the industry-known best practices in at least one of the areas below:
    • Planning and scheduling
    • Cost management/EVM
    • Estimating
    • Change management and trends
    • Risk Management 
  • Experience using project management software applications
Compensation

As required by Maryland and other applicable state law, X Energy, LLC (X-energy) lists the expected compensation range for a publicly advertised job opportunity based upon the job requirements (e.g. education/training, experience, skill sets, etc.).  Individual candidates who meet the job requirements for the posted position will be offered a salary within this range based on their respective levels of education/training, experience, and other qualifications unique to them.  Salary ranges may vary based on the specific office location and region referenced in the posting to take into consideration differences in cost of living and may not be reflective of all regions.  Please note that compensation ranges listed for US job postings reflect base salary only and do not include benefits or other incentives.  A reasonable estimate for this position at the level of experience required is:  $81,000 to $103,500.

Benefits: 
X Energy, LLC offers a robust benefits package that includes a 401K plan with an employer match, Medical/Dental /Vision Insurance, Life and Disability Insurance, Paid Time Off, and a Tuition Reimbursement/Professional Development policy that supports the continuing education of our employees.
 
Location: Rockville, MD
Work Site Expectations:  On- Site
Travel Expectations: 
10%
Job Classification:
 Full-time, Exempt
Hours: 8:00am-5:00pm, Mon-Fri 
 
 
An Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. 
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