Manager, Project Controls

The Nuclear Company is the fastest growing AI tech-enabled startup in the nuclear and energy space, pioneering a fleet-scale approach to building the next generation of nuclear reactors. Through our design-once, build-many model, we're accelerating the deployment of safe, reliable, and affordable nuclear energy. We operate with an AI-first mindset. Every employee is expected to leverage AI, technology, and the Nuclear Operating System (NOS) as integral components of their role to improve the quality, speed, and impact of their work. We expect every team member to continuously identify opportunities to automate workflows, enhance decision-making, improve processes, and contribute to the ongoing evolution of NOS as a strategic operating capability that enables The Nuclear Company to scale with excellence. We hire people who are driven by purpose, thrive in ambiguity, and are energized by building what has never been built before. Our team combines intellectual curiosity with high agency, embraces candid feedback and continuous learning, and holds themselves and others to exceptional standards. Our values— Transparency, Responsibility, Unity, Scrappy, and Tenacity —guide how we hire, collaborate, and make decisions every day. They are not words on a wall; they are the standard by which we operate. TRUST is the foundation of our safety culture, fostering intellectual honesty, accountability, and open communication, while our values challenge every team member to execute with urgency, humility, resilience, and an unwavering commitment to our mission. About the role The Nuclear Company is seeking a highly experienced and strategic Manager, Project Controls to oversee the planning, scheduling, cost management, risk management, and change management processes for specific major projects within our organization. This role requires a deep understanding of project management methodologies, strong leadership skills, and the ability to guide and mentor a team to ensure successful project delivery. Responsibilities Project Controls Framework Application: Implement and maintain a robust project controls framework for assigned projects, ensuring alignment with the company's strategic objectives and industry best practices. Team Leadership: Lead and manage a team of project controls professionals, providing guidance, mentorship, and support. Methodology Implementation: Ensure consistent application of project management methodologies across your assigned projects. Planning and Scheduling: Oversee the development and maintenance of detailed project schedules, resource allocation, and critical path analysis for your projects. Cost Management: Establish and monitor project budgets, track expenditures, identify cost-saving opportunities, and manage cost variances for assigned projects. Risk Management: Identify, assess, and develop mitigation strategies for project risks to minimize their impact on project outcomes. Earned Value Management…