Title: Project Controls Specialist
PmXperts Job ID: 1366
Location: Onsite- Oak Ridge, TN – Y-12 National Security Complex - Per Diem available for those who qualify
Schedule: Full-time, Monday–Thursday; may require occasional Friday–Saturday work
Start: Immediately, Long-term assignment
Must be US Citizen
The Project Controls Specialist will work with project leads and stakeholders on small to large projects, supporting project scheduling, cost control, and reporting functions within the EP&C Program Planning organization. This role involves developing, maintaining, and analyzing project schedules and budgets while ensuring compliance with applicable procedures, regulations, and best practices.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in business or engineering preferred
- 10+ years of experience in project scheduling and control (relevant experience will be considered in lieu of degree).
- Knowledge of project controls practices and principles, including work breakdown structure development, duration management, dependencies, cost engineering, estimating, EVMS, and status reporting.
- Understanding of basic accounting principles.
- Proficiency with Primavera P6
- Strong working knowledge of SAP, cost planning tools, and financial management software preferred.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple/changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to effectively facilitate meetings.
- Highly organized, self-motivated, and capable of working under minimal supervision.
Responsibilities
- Develop project schedules and integrated master schedules in Primavera P6, maintaining them throughout the project life cycle and tracking changes.
- Apply project management practices, including Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS), for schedule and cost development.
- Produce resource-loaded schedules, progress reports, and project analyses.
- Perform cost analysis and control, including budget estimate preparation and review for completeness, accuracy, and compliance.
- Examine budget revision requests, recommend approval/denial, and prepare supporting documentation.
- Provide technical assistance in budget preparation and cost planning.
- Coordinate and expedite work and materials between departments according to project and production schedules.
- Conduct schedule logic reviews, critical path analysis, change control, and what-if scenario analysis.
- Prepare and deliver reports to management and project teams on schedule and cost performance.
Area Security Access: Candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE “Q” security clearance. An active DOE clearance is not initially required to perform assigned duties. After award, the selected candidate will be notified when to apply for a clearance based on specific work assignments. Candidates who have possessed an active DOE clearance (L or Q) within the past two (2) years are preferred.
Why Join pmXperts?
At pmXperts, we are dedicated to providing expert project management and consulting services to the energy and defense industries. We offer a challenging yet rewarding environment where your contributions significantly impact our success and efficiency. Join us in driving project excellence and innovation.
pmXperts, Inc is an equal opportunity employer.
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