Candace Bethea
Senior Controls Specialist (Contractor) Dominion Energy - Vc Summers Nuclear Station @Ampcus Inc
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WORK HISTORY
Senior Controls Specialist (Contractor) Dominion Energy - Vc Summers Nuclear Station @Ampcus Inc
Jenkinsville, SC, US
Serve as a Cost Controls Analyst supporting Project Managers on multi-million dollar capital projects within a nuclear generation environment. Provide financial insight, forecasting, and cost analysis to ensure alignment between project scope, schedule, and budget.Partner with project managers, planners, and schedulers within the cost control organization to ensure alignment between project scope, schedule, and financial performance.Support Project Managers with cost tracking, forecasting, and budget management for capital projects, ensuring financial alignment with project objectivesAnalyze SAP data and Excel models to validate actuals, identify variances, and improve forecast accuracySynthesize cost, schedule, and scope data to provide clear recommendations and support informed decision-makingLead and participate in cost review meetings with PMs, contractors, and stakeholders to address financial risks and maintain alignmentIdentify discrepancies in project financials and develop solutions to improve reporting accuracy and cost visibilityPrepare and maintain monthly forecasts, funding requests, and financial reports for corporate reportingEnsure accurate invoice validation and cost allocation, working closely with Procurement and field teamsDemonstrate strong attention to detail and accountability while working in a nuclear environment with high compliance standardsSystems: Microsoft Excel, SAP, PowerPlan, Maximo, DocTop
EDUCATION
University of Maryland Global Campus
Master of Science - MS
University of Maryland Global Campus
Graduate Certificate Procurement and Contract Management, Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management
Averett University
Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA, Business Administration and Management, General
SKILLS
ABOUT CANDACE BETHEA
I am a results-driven cost control professional with over a decade of experience supporting capital projects in the utility and infrastructure sectors, with a strong focus in transmission, substation, and nuclear environments.In my current role at Dominion Energy, I manage project financials across capital programs, partnering closely with Project Managers, engineering, procurement, and field teams to ensure alignment between scope, budget, and funding. I specialize in forecasting, variance analysis, invoice validation, and monthly reporting to support accurate and timely decision-making.My experience spans the full project lifecycle—from early cost planning and funding requests to execution and closeout—using systems such as SAP and advanced Excel to drive financial accuracy and transparency.I am known for my collaborative approach, clear communication, and ability to bring structure to complex projects. I take pride in helping teams stay aligned, identifying risks early, and ensuring projects remain on track both financially and operationally.I am currently seeking opportunities where I can continue to grow in cost control and project financial management while contributing to high-impact capital programs.
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