Project Controller

Edgewater Technical Associates is seeking qualified candidates for a Project Controller opportunity in Eunice, NM atthe Urenco USA (UUSA) National Enrichment Facility.

UUSA, operated by Louisiana Energy Services LLC, is the only commercial enrichment facility operating in the US, and is located in Eunice, New Mexico.

Position Summary:

The Project Controller will provide cost management, financial controls, and performance reporting support for multiple capital construction projects at Urenco’s Eunice, New Mexico facility. This role is highly cost-focused and will play a critical role in ensuring projects are delivered within approved budgets while complying with stringent regulatory, safety, and quality requirements typical of a nuclear fuel-cycle facility.

The ideal candidate has strong experience in construction cost control, earned value management, forecasting, and change control within large, regulated industrial environments.

Key Responsibilities:

Cost Control & Financial Management

- Develop, maintain, and monitor project cost baselines, budgets, and forecasts across multiple construction projects.

- Track actual costs versus budget and forecast, identifying variances, trends, and risks.

- Perform earned value management (EVM) analysis where applicable.

- Support development of cost estimates, cash flow projections, and funding profiles.

- Review contractor invoices, cost reports, and payment applications for accuracy and compliance.

Reporting & Analysis

- Prepare and present regular cost reports, dashboards, and performance metrics for project and senior management.

- Analyze cost performance drivers and recommend corrective actions.

- Provide scenario and “what-if” analysis to support project decision-making.

- Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting requirements.

Change & Risk Management

- Support change management processes, including cost impact analysis for scope changes, claims, and contract modifications.

- Maintain cost-related risk and opportunity registers.

- Assist in contingency planning and reserve management.

Schedule & Integration Support

- Collaborate with project managers, schedulers, engineering, procurement, and construction teams to ensure cost and schedule alignment.

- Support integrated cost/schedule reviews to identify potential impacts to project performance.

Compliance & Governance

- Ensure cost control practices align with company policies, contract requirements, and regulatory expectations.

- Maintain proper documentation, audit trails, and internal controls suitable for a nuclear-regulated environment.

- Support internal and external audits as required.

Required Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field is preferred.

- 5 to 20+ years of experience in project controls or cost control for construction or capital projects.

- Strong knowledge of construction cost management principles, forecasting, and variance analysis.

- Experience working with EPC contractors and reviewing contractor cost submissions.

- Proficiency with project controls and financial tools (e.g., Primavera P6, SAP, Oracle, EcoSys, or similar systems).

- Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and reporting tools.

- Ability to work effectively in a highly regulated, safety-focused industrial environment.

- Experience supporting projects in nuclear, energy, chemical, or other highly regulated industrial facilities is preferred.

- Familiarity with earned value management (EVM) methodologies.

- Experience working on multi-project capital programs is preferred.

- Professional certification such as CCP, PMP, or similar is a plus.

- Knowledge of DOE/NRC-regulated environments or nuclear fuel cycle facilities is highly desirable.

Key Competencies

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

- High attention to detail and financial accuracy

- Clear and professional communication skills

- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines

- Collaborative mindset with a strong sense of accountability

- Integrity and discretion when handling sensitive financial and project data

Other Job Requirements:

- United States Citizenship

- Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE L or Q Security Clearance, if required

If you are interested in being considered for this position and your resume clearly outlines your relevant experience for this position, please follow the applications steps via our website: www.edgewatertech.net/careers

Edgewater will not submit your resume without first having detailed discussions with you and obtaining your permission to do so. We look forward to hearing from you!

WORKING WITH EDGEWATER TECHNICAL ASSOCIATES

Founded in 2003, Edgewater Technical Associates, LLC (Edgewater) is a New Mexico-based small business headquartered in Los Alamos, NM, with five (5) regional offices across the United States to locally support our growing presence at project sites. Edgewater has a proven track record and is a trusted provider of fixed-price construction projects, engineering, and technical services for the Department of Energy (DOE), Department of Defense (DOD), National Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Canadian Commercial Nuclear Industry, and private sector commercial contractors involved in nuclear, high-hazard, or complex operations. Edgewater’s experience and guidance ensure that our customers perform hazardous operations, comply with regulatory requirements, and maintain the highest quality and safety standards.

Edgewater is committed to recruiting and maintaining a staff of highly skilled professionals to support our customers. In keeping with this objective, we offer highly competitive salaries and employee benefit packages structured to best suit your needs. We offer multiple individual and family benefit options including paid time off, medical, dental, life, vision, and disability insurance, and a pre- and post-tax 401 (k) retirement account with Company matching contributions and 100% vesting for eligible participants beginning DAY 1.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Edgewater is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veterans, or individuals with disabilities in accordance with EO 14173.

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