Cost Manager, PMO
TerraPowerBellevue, Washington
Full Time
Posted September 8, 2026
$163k - $218k
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- Open in the current public read path; this is not an employer guarantee.Last observed September 29, 2026
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Job Description
TerraPower is seeking a highly skilled Cost Manager in the Project Management Office (PMO) with subject matter expertise in estimating, cost management, and risk management.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and oversee project cost baselines, budgets, and forecasts.
- Lead the preparation of detailed cost estimates and facilitate cost benchmarking activities.
- Track and report on cost performance, including Cost Performance Index (CPI) metrics.
- Manage risk analyses, mitigation strategies, and risk trending.
- Collaborate with project teams to assess and manage cost impacts of change requests.
- Standardize cost management tools, templates, and processes for consistency across the organization.
- Provide mentorship and training to estimators, cost engineers, and risk managers.
Requirements
- 10+ years of experience in cost management, estimating, and risk analysis.
- Proficiency in cost management tools (e.g., COBRA).
- Experience planning, executing, or control of a first-of-a-kind project exceeding $100M in budget, spanning multiple years, and involving multi-disciplinary teams of 100+.
- Familiarity with scheduling tools such as Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project.
- Expertise in Earned Value Management (EVM) principles and practices.
- Risk management skills and experience executing risk management plans.
- 5+ years managing staff in cost management, risk management, or project controls.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex data.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills to interact with stakeholders.
- Experience with advanced nuclear projects (preferred).
- The successful candidate will possess a high degree of trust and integrity, communicate openly and display respect and a desire to foster teamwork.
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, or related field from an accredited, four-year university or equivalent experience.
Benefits & Perks
- 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/
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