Project Controls Engineer 4
BROWN FEDERAL SERVICES LLC · brownfederalservices.com
Los AlamosLead / Manager12+ yrs
The job in short
Project controls engineering.
ExcelProcurement
Details
- Found
- 20 d ago · posted 2023-12-20
- Location as listed
- Los Alamos, NM, USA
- Role
- Project Controls Specialist
- Source
- The company’s own careers site
Full description
Job Details: Job Location: Los Alamos National Laboratory - Los Alamos, NM, Salary Range: Undisclosed, We are seeking an experienced Project Controls 4 professional to support complex engineering and construction projects through advanced cost engineering, planning, scheduling, forecasting, and Earned Value Management (EVMS). This senior-level role is responsible for providing technical leadership, developing project controls strategies, and ensuring projects remain on schedule and within budget.
The ideal candidate has extensive experience supporting large-scale capital projects and possesses expert-level knowledge of project controls principles, cost management, scheduling, and EVMS.
Key Responsibilities
Develop, maintain, and analyze integrated project schedules.
Perform advanced cost estimating, cost analysis, forecasting, and cost control.
Support and maintain Earned Value Management System (EVMS) processes and reporting.
Monitor project performance and identify cost and schedule variances.
Develop recovery plans and recommend corrective actions to project leadership.
Prepare project financial reports, forecasts, and performance metrics.
Analyze project trends and communicate risks and opportunities to management.
Support project planning, execution, and closeout activities.
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to project controls personnel.
Coordinate with engineering, procurement, construction, finance, and project management teams.
Ensure project controls deliverables are completed accurately and on schedule.
Support proposal development, project startup, and strategic planning efforts.
Serve as a subject matter expert for project controls processes, cost management, scheduling, and EVMS.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, Finance, or a related field.
Minimum of 12 years of related Project Controls experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Advanced knowledge of project controls methodologies and industry best practices.
Experience supporting complex engineering, construction, or capital projects.
Required Experience
Candidates should have demonstrated experience with:
Cost estimating and cost engineering
Budget development and forecasting
Cost control and variance analysis
Project planning and scheduling
Critical Path Method (CPM) scheduling
Earned Value Management System (EVMS)
Financial reporting and project performance analysis
Schedule development, maintenance, and progress monitoring
Risk identification and corrective action planning
Working with multidisciplinary engineering and construction teams
Preferred Software Experience
Experience with one or more of the following is preferred:
Primavera P6
Deltek Cobra
Microsoft Project
Microsoft Excel (Advanced)
EVMS software and reporting tools
Project financial management systems
Desired Skills
Expert knowledge of project controls principles and methodologies.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Excellent communication and presentation skills.
Ability to lead complex projects with minimal supervision.
Proven ability to identify project risks and develop practical solutions.
Experience mentoring junior project controls professionals.
Strong understanding of engineering and construction project execution.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience supporting Department of Energy (DOE), federal, or nuclear projects.
Previous experience serving as a Control Account Manager (CAM) is highly desirable.
Professional certifications such as PMP, EVP, PSP, or CCP are a plus.
Active DOE clearance or the ability to obtain one is preferred.