Cost Manager

Company: X-Energy, LLC
Location: Rockville
Posted on: January 30, 2025

Job Description:

X-energy LLC conducts a thorough recruiting process and will never issue offers without interview 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 .

Job Description
X-energy is seeking experienced professionals to join our Project Controls team in the role of Project Controls/Cost Manager. The position will oversee and perform cost estimating, analysis, and control activities to identify problems and make recommendations. This role assists in developing and implementing requirements for cost recording, reporting, and analyzing standards, programs, and reports for a project or program.

Job Requirements:

• Develops and oversees the preparation of cost data for projects, proposals, and contract negotiations
  
• Oversees the standard Earned Value Management (EVM) program and augments it where necessary to accommodate contractual requirements and client expectations
  
• Provides financial reporting, metrics, and trending through the Project Controls Organization
  
• Prepares and manages staffing plans (cost and job hours) with supporting scope definition for projects and programs. Allocate and oversee internal charge codes
  
• Develop, maintain, and update Estimates at Completion (EACs) for respective programs
  
• Tracking of labor hours and verifying supplier invoices
  
• Prepares and coordinates specific cost breakdown structures, budgets, and cost reports in accordance with prescribed standards and procedures
  
• Determines scope definition requirements for a discipline or other specialty and works with Engineering and other sources to coordinate the production of required data to conform to the overall estimate preparation plans
  
• Develops and applies unit rates (cost and job hours) to quantity takeoffs and to otherwise developed quantities within a discipline or other specialty
  
• Supports scope change management
  
• Maintains professional demeanor and behavior at all times in all forms of communication
  
• Perform other duties as assigned by manager
  
  
  Qualifications:
  
  • A Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, business, finance, or related technical field is required
    
  • Ten plus years of cost control experience or at least five years of experience with the project engineering/management, design, operation, or maintenance of power generation or industrial processes facilities, in the nuclear industry
    
  • Formal training, certification, or work experience in project management or applicable experience may be substituted. (e.g., PMI-PMP, AACE certification, MBA, or MS Engineering Management)
    
  • Expert knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, and management accounting reporting practices
    
  • Experience in developing and maintaining relationships while working in a matrixed organization or applicable experience may be substituted
    
  • Knowledge of FAR, DFAR, and DCAA regulations and requirements
    
    
    Location: 530 Gaither Road, Rockville, MD.
    Travel Expectations: 5%
    Hours:8:00am-5:00pm, Mon-Fri
    
    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:
    Manager, Cost $153,000 - 195,500
    
    Position Job Classification
    Full time - Exempt
    
    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.
    
    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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