TerraPower · 17 hours ago
Project Controls Lead
Everett, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$139K/yr - $208K/yr
7+ years expTerraPower is focused on advancing nuclear science for significant human health benefits, particularly in the field of medical isotopes. The Project Controls Lead will establish and operate the project controls function across complex capital projects, ensuring effective cost and risk management while supporting project performance reporting.
Clean EnergyCleanTechEnergyNuclear
Responsibilities
Establish and lead the project controls function across all TPI projects, including development of standards, processing, tools, and reporting frameworks
Own cost management activities including budgeting, forecasting, cost tracking, variance analysis, and change control across the project portfolio
Integrate schedule, cost, risk, and scope data into clear decision-focused reporting of overall project and portfolio health
Develop and maintain portfolio-level performance metrics and dashboards, enabling consistent visibility into cost, schedule, risk, and execution trends
Partner with Project Managers to support baseline development, performance measurement, forecasting accuracy, and corrective action planning
Manage project change control processes, ensuring impacts to cost, schedule, and scope are clearly assessed, documented, and communicated
Coordinate closely with the Master Scheduler to align cost and risk data with the Integrated Master Schedule
Support executive and management reviews by preparing concise, accurate, and actionable project controls reporting
Continuously improve project controls practices based on lessons learned, project phase needs, and organizational maturity
Qualification
Required
B.S degree in engineering, accounting, business, construction management, finance, or a related field; advanced degree preferred
7+ years of experience in project controls, cost engineering, or financial performance management on complex capital projects
Demonstrated experience building or significantly scaling controls systems, processes, and reporting frameworks
Strong understanding of cost control, forecasting, change management, and risk management in regulated or high-complexity environments
Experience supporting multi-project portfolios with competing priorities and aggressive schedules
Proficiency with project controls and reporting tools (e.g., cost management systems, dashboards, ERP interfaces, scheduling integrations)
Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate complex data into clear executive-level insights
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to challenge assumptions and surface risks early
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including executive-level reporting
The successful candidate will possess a high degree of trust and integrity, communicate openly, and display respect and a desire to foster teamwork
Preferred
Advanced degree preferred
Familiarity with life sciences, pharmaceutical, nuclear, or similarly regulated industries preferred
Benefits
Competitive Compensation
Salary, eligible to participate in discretionary short-term incentive payments
Comprehensive Medical and Wellness Benefits for family or individual
Vision
Dental
Life
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
Flexible Work Schedule
Company
TerraPower
TerraPower is a nuclear energy technology firm that focuses on developing a sustainable and economic nuclear energy system.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.49BKey Investors
Korea Hydro & Nuclear PowerUS Department of Energy
2026-01-20Secondary Market
2025-06-18Series Unknown· $650M
2022-08-15Series A· $830M
Leadership Team
Vanessa Estupinan, MS-HRM
Human Resources Business Partner
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