Project Controls Supervisor-Site

TerraPower is a nuclear technology company based in Bellevue, Washington. At its core, the company is working to raise living standards globally through a more affordable, secure, and environmentally friendly form of nuclear energy along with innovations in medical isotopes to improve human health. In 2006, TerraPower originated with Bill Gates and a group of like-minded visionaries who evaluated the fundamental challenges to raising living standards around the world. They recognized energy access was crucial to the health and economic well-being of communities and decided that the private sector needed to take action and create energy sources that would advance global energy deployment. TerraPower's mission is to be a world leader in new nuclear technologies, while developing innovators and future leaders in the nuclear field. As a result, the company's activities in the fields of nuclear energy and related sciences are yielding significant innovations in the safety and economics of nuclear power, hybrid energy and medical applications - all for significant human health benefits."

TerraPower is seeking to hire highly motivated and forward-thinking professionals who are interested in focusing on advanced nuclear reactor research and development and influencing change within the nuclear power landscape and bringing forward the critical production of medical isotopes.  TerraPower is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. 

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage a highly effective team focused on the cost and schedule of the Kemmerer Unit 1 construction. Key areas for consideration include:

o  Monitor, track, record and approve all cost and schedule budgets and schedules associated with Kemmerer Unit 1.

o  Monitor, track, record, and approve all cost and schedule trends developed by all parties associated with the Construction of Kemmerer Unit 1.

o  Ensure adequate Project Controls Staff is located and assigned to the Site.

o  As deemed necessary by the Site or Deputy Site Managers, perform forecasts of Project construction cost and schedule to communicate current Project status.

o  In conjunction with the EPC Contractor, develop and maintain Project status curves.

• In addition to the Site responsibilities above, responsibilities include:

o  Demonstrate visible, continuous leadership in the areas of safety and quality.

o  Focus on maintaining an inclusive and welcoming work environment which fosters innovation and synergy.

o  Hire, train, and qualify personnel.

o  Identify and propose staffing needs, prepare job descriptions, interview candidates.

o  Set yearly goals, hold mid-year checks, and perform annual performance reviews.

o  Support employee professional development and career objectives.

o  Coach for performance.

o  Help resolve employee concerns.

o  Recommend promotions, transfers, and other staffing changes.

• Ensure the production of project and technical scope according to and within project schedule and budget:

o  Estimate effort and durations required for scheduled activities.

o  Decompose scheduled activities into executable sub-activities.

o  Ensure main deliverables and inputs required from other groups are clearly identified and linked in project schedules.

o  Participate and provide input and feedback to Pre-Job Plan (PJP) meetings.

o  Assign applicable personnel to activities.

o  Monitor and report status of activities.

o  Oversee partner and vendor technical work as required.

o  Approve timecards and contractor invoices.

o  Help develop and review statements of work with Procurement personnel for supplier technical activities.

o  Identify and communicate opportunities for work process improvements with department business manager.

o  Prepare and initiate budget cost and schedule change notices.

o  Coach team members, including employees, partners and contractors on Nuclear Safety Culture, Procedural Use and Adherence expectations.

o  Develop and ensure growth opportunities for employees.

Key Qualifications and Skills

• B.S. engineering or business-related discipline from an accredited university and 10+ years direct experience, or an M.S. with commensurate experience.
• 2+ years of supervisory or leadership experience required
• Exceptional communication skills to integrate with a geographically and organizationally diverse construction/engineering team are required.
• Experience managing projects executed under a high degree of regulatory oversight, with a preference for experience building Nuclear Power Plants.
• Strong business and technical acumen, with the ability to understand complex project control concepts is highly desirable.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• The successful candidate will possess a high degree of trust and integrity, communicate openly and display respect and a desire to foster teamwork.

Job Functions:

Job Functions are physical actions and/or working conditions associated with the position. These functions may also constitute essential functions for the job which the employee must be able to fulfill, with or without accommodation.  Information provided below is to help describe the job so that the applicant has a reasonable understanding of the job duties/expectations.  An applicant's ability to perform and/or tolerate these actions and conditions will be discussed and workplace accommodations may be made on a case-by-case basis following an individualized assessment of the applicant and other considerations, including but not limited to any governing safety standards.

• Motor Abilities: Sitting for extended periods, bending/stooping, grasping/gripping, fine motor control (hands)
• Physical exertion and/or requirements: Minimal, with ability to safely lift up to 25 pounds.
• Repetitive work: Prolonged
• Special Senses: Visual and audio focused work
• Work Conditions: Stairs, typing/keyboard, standard and/or sitting working environment of >8 hours/day
• Travel required 0-10%

TerraPower's technology is controlled for export by various agencies of the U.S. Government.  TerraPower must evaluate applicants who are foreign nationals (other than asylees, refugees, or lawful permanent residents) in accordance with U.S. Government export control requirements.  To facilitate TerraPower's export control reviews, you will be asked as part of the application process to identify whether you are a U.S. Citizen or national, asylee, refugee, or lawful permanent resident of the United States.  Government export authorization approval times vary.  Based on the business needs for a particular position, TerraPower may not consider a foreign national from a country if it is impracticable to obtain timely Government export approval.

Job details

Job Type: Full-time

Salary Range Level 12: $  141,386 - 212,079

• We typically place offers in the lower to middle portion of the range to maintain internal equity and allow room for growth. Any salary offered within the posted salary band is based on market data and commensurate with the selected individual's qualifications experience.  This range is specific to Wyoming.

Benefits:

• Competitive Compensation

• Salary, eligible to participate in discretionary short-term incentive payments

• Comprehensive Medical and Wellness Benefits

•   Medical

•   Vision

• Dental

• 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

TerraPower Career and Benefits information:  https://www.terrapower.com/contact-us/careers/