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Senior Level Career (10+ yrs experience)
Engineering - Systems
Los Alamos, CA (On-Site/Office)
Project Controls Specialist
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Project Controls Specialist to support our Earned Value Management System (EVMS) and Project Controls System. This senior-level position requires an expert who can perform complex cost estimating, analysis, and control activities while providing technical direction and supervision when delegated.
Key Responsibilities
Project Controls & Cost Management
Support and maintain the Earned Value Management System (EVMS) and Project Controls System
Perform cost estimating, analysis, and control activities across multiple projects
Conduct schedule development, maintenance, and monitoring activities
Identify trends and provide analysis for management attention and decision-making
Develop resolutions to complex problems requiring creativity and in-depth evaluation of variable factors
Leadership & Supervision
Supervise and provide technical direction for cost engineering and/or planning/scheduling activities when delegated
Coordinate activities of other personnel as assigned
Support project organizational and administrative activities when delegated
Ensure work is completed as scheduled and meets quality standards
Strategic Contribution
Contribute to the development of new theories and methods in project controls
Exercise significant latitude in determining assignment objectives and methodologies
Resolve complex issues using professional concepts and organizational objectives in creative and effective ways
Work independently with minimal direction on complex assignments
Control Account Management (CAM) Functions
For positions serving as Control Account Manager, additional responsibilities include:
Implement and monitor technical projects using advanced project controls knowledge
Manage project budgets including comprehensive cost estimating, control, and analysis
Develop and implement corrective actions for project deviations
Create and deliver detailed and accurate status reports to stakeholders
Required Qualifications
Education & Experience
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or related field
Minimum eight years of related experience in project controls, cost engineering, or equivalent combination of education and experience
Post-graduate coursework preferred
Technical Skills
Advanced knowledge of Earned Value Management System (EVMS) tools and processes
Extensive experience in planning and scheduling functions, including schedule development, control, and analysis
Proven expertise in cost engineering functions including cost estimating, cost control, and cost analysis
Proficiency in personal computer operating systems and basic software applications
Proficiency in multiple discipline-specific software applications currently used in project controls
Knowledge of engineering and construction management principles
Professional Skills
Demonstrated experience in field and home office environments
Knowledge of supervision, personnel administration, and training of technical and non-technical personnel
Strong oral and written communication skills
Ability to work independently and coordinate multiple activities simultaneously
Specialized Knowledge
Advanced understanding of project controls and/or project management principles
Experience with engineering functions and principles required for technical project implementation
Proven ability to analyze complex data and variable factors
Experience developing creative solutions to complex organizational challenges
Position Level
This is a senior-level position for an individual considered an expert in their field within the organization. The role requires wide-ranging experience and the ability to use professional concepts to resolve complex issues in creative and effective ways. The successful candidate will frequently contribute to organizational knowledge and methodology development.
Work Environment
This position involves both field and office-based work, requiring flexibility and adaptability to various project environments. The role demands significant independent judgment and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Project Controls Specialist to support our Earned Value Management System (EVMS) and Project Controls System. This senior-level position requires an expert who can perform complex cost estimating, analysis, and control activities while providing technical direction and supervision when delegated.
Key Responsibilities
Project Controls & Cost Management
Support and maintain the Earned Value Management System (EVMS) and Project Controls System
Perform cost estimating, analysis, and control activities across multiple projects
Conduct schedule development, maintenance, and monitoring activities
Identify trends and provide analysis for management attention and decision-making
Develop resolutions to complex problems requiring creativity and in-depth evaluation of variable factors
Leadership & Supervision
Supervise and provide technical direction for cost engineering and/or planning/scheduling activities when delegated
Coordinate activities of other personnel as assigned
Support project organizational and administrative activities when delegated
Ensure work is completed as scheduled and meets quality standards
Strategic Contribution
Contribute to the development of new theories and methods in project controls
Exercise significant latitude in determining assignment objectives and methodologies
Resolve complex issues using professional concepts and organizational objectives in creative and effective ways
Work independently with minimal direction on complex assignments
Control Account Management (CAM) Functions
For positions serving as Control Account Manager, additional responsibilities include:
Implement and monitor technical projects using advanced project controls knowledge
Manage project budgets including comprehensive cost estimating, control, and analysis
Develop and implement corrective actions for project deviations
Create and deliver detailed and accurate status reports to stakeholders
Required Qualifications
Education & Experience
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or related field
Minimum eight years of related experience in project controls, cost engineering, or equivalent combination of education and experience
Post-graduate coursework preferred
Technical Skills
Advanced knowledge of Earned Value Management System (EVMS) tools and processes
Extensive experience in planning and scheduling functions, including schedule development, control, and analysis
Proven expertise in cost engineering functions including cost estimating, cost control, and cost analysis
Proficiency in personal computer operating systems and basic software applications
Proficiency in multiple discipline-specific software applications currently used in project controls
Knowledge of engineering and construction management principles
Professional Skills
Demonstrated experience in field and home office environments
Knowledge of supervision, personnel administration, and training of technical and non-technical personnel
Strong oral and written communication skills
Ability to work independently and coordinate multiple activities simultaneously
Specialized Knowledge
Advanced understanding of project controls and/or project management principles
Experience with engineering functions and principles required for technical project implementation
Proven ability to analyze complex data and variable factors
Experience developing creative solutions to complex organizational challenges
Position Level
This is a senior-level position for an individual considered an expert in their field within the organization. The role requires wide-ranging experience and the ability to use professional concepts to resolve complex issues in creative and effective ways. The successful candidate will frequently contribute to organizational knowledge and methodology development.
Work Environment
This position involves both field and office-based work, requiring flexibility and adaptability to various project environments. The role demands significant independent judgment and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
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