PROJECT CONTROLS III

About the Role

The Project Controls 3 professional supports the Laboratory's Earned Value Management System (EVMS) and Project Controls System through advanced cost engineering, estimating, scheduling, analysis, and control. This senior-level position works with significant independence to resolve complex project controls issues, identify trends requiring management attention, and provide technical direction to project controls personnel as delegated.

Responsibilities

• Support implementation and maintenance of the Earned Value Management System (EVMS) and Project Controls System.
• Perform cost estimating, cost analysis, cost control, forecasting, and related project controls activities.
• Develop, maintain, monitor, and analyze integrated project schedules using Primavera P6.
• Evaluate project performance, identify cost and schedule trends, and communicate issues requiring management attention.
• Perform schedule development, status updates, progress monitoring, variance analysis, and corrective-action support.
• Provide technical direction and, when delegated, supervision for cost engineering and/or planning and scheduling activities.
• Ensure assigned project controls work is completed accurately and according to established schedules and requirements.
• Support project organizational and administrative activities and coordinate with project management, engineering, construction, and other stakeholders.
• Develop solutions to complex project controls issues using independent judgment, creativity, and in-depth analysis of variable factors.
• Coordinate activities of other personnel as needed and contribute to the development or improvement of project controls methods and processes.
• Work with Deltek Cobra for EVMS/cost processing and reporting, including work performed on the Laboratory red network.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and a minimum of eight years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Advanced experience performing, monitoring, and reviewing project planning, scheduling, cost engineering, cost estimating, cost control, and cost analysis functions.
• Hands-on Primavera P6 experience, including schedule development, maintenance, monitoring, and analysis.
• Advanced knowledge of Earned Value Management System (EVMS) tools, processes, and project performance measurement.
• Experience with Deltek Cobra administration and backend software capabilities, including the ability to work with Cobra in a restricted/red-network environment.
• Knowledge of engineering and construction management practices acquired through specialized instruction and/or practical experience.
• Proficiency with multiple project controls software applications, personal computer operating systems, and standard business software.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work effectively with technical and non-technical personnel.
• Ability to work full-time on-site in Los Alamos, New Mexico on a 4/10 schedule.
• Active Q clearance or ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active DOE Q clearance.
• Advanced Deltek Cobra administration experience, including backend configuration or software capabilities.
• Prior experience using Cobra and project controls tools on a classified or restricted red network.
• Experience supporting DOE/NNSA or other highly regulated government projects.
• Post-graduate coursework in project management, engineering, construction management, business, or a related discipline.
• Experience supervising, training, or providing technical direction to project controls personnel.
• Knowledge of supervision, personnel administration, and training practices.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 100% employer-paid Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD for all full-time employees; dependents can be added with payroll contributions
• Medical coverage (PPO or HDHP plan options; dependents can be added with payroll contributions)
• Abundant employer contribution for HSA enrollees
• Accident, Critical Illness, and Voluntary Life Insurance
• Robust PTO plan and 11 paid holidays per year
• Generous 401(k) with safe harbor program and up to 4% dollar-for-dollar match
• $1,500 yearly personal development reimbursement
• Corporate gym membership rates at Orangetheory Fitness
• Veteran Support -- Military Leave Program

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