Cost Control Specialist
The Nuclear Company · Columbia, SC or Washington, DC
Posted about 3 months ago · $121,000 - $143,000
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 80 days The Nuclear Company's roles stay open a median of 80 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 68% of The Nuclear Company's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at The Nuclear Company
- high 80 stale, 4 reposted of 84 open
- Hiring momentum
- 111 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-22
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from The Nuclear Company's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for The Nuclear Company.
About this role
The Cost Control Specialist at The Nuclear Company will be responsible for managing and analyzing project costs, developing cost reports, and collaborating with various teams to maintain a performance measurement baseline. This role involves monitoring contractor performance, identifying risks, and utilizing data analytics tools to provide insights and forecasts related to project budgets.
- benefits
- 2/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of The Nuclear Company as an employer.
What you need
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
- 5+ years of experience in project controls with a focus on cost management and/or cost controls
- Strong understanding of project lifecycle and work breakdown structures
- Exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- Exceptional analytical skills
Nice to have
- Experience in the nuclear energy, power generation, or highly regulated industry
- Familiarity with earned value management, risk analysis, and cost-schedule integration
- PMP or PMI-SP certification a plus
- Experience working in a startup or high-growth environment
What you get
- Competitive compensation packages
- 401k with company match
- Medical, dental, vision plans
- Generous vacation policy, plus holidays
Worth weighing
- Salary range provided but actual salary may vary based on multiple factors
- Startup environment may imply a fast-paced and dynamic work culture
- Role involves significant collaboration across various teams, which may require strong interpersonal skills
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Listed by The Nuclear Company on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-22. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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