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Los Alamos National Laboratory · 2 weeks ago

Project Controls Engineer 2/3

Los Alamos, NM

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$79K/yr - $125K/yr

4+ years exp

Los Alamos National Laboratory is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. The Project Controls Engineer will implement project controls systems, provide planning and scheduling support, and perform cost engineering activities to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget.

Security

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Hiring Manager

Margaret B.

Responsibilities

Implement LANL project controls system, processes, procedures and tools on a project or program

Provide project controls support

Perform planning and scheduling activities including schedule development, maintenance, and monitoring activities

Perform cost engineering including cost estimating, analysis, and cost control activities

Support change control, maintaining metrics and indicators, and reporting variance analysis

Provide subject matter expertise to support standard Project Management operations

Ensure control systems are maintained in compliance with Earned Value Management System (EVMS) certification

Lead and be accountable in instances with no direct supervision

Communicate effectively with customers, stakeholders, and management

Qualification

Project Controls experienceCost engineeringScheduling software toolsEarned Value ManagementPrimavera P6MS Office SuiteCobra experiencePersonal LeadershipCommunication

Required

Knowledge and experience in the Project Controls function and sub functions of cost and schedule

Experience in performing, monitoring, and reviewing planning and scheduling functions, including schedule development, schedule control, and schedule analysis

Experience in cost engineering functions, including cost estimating, cost control, financial reporting systems, budgets analysis, and cost variance analysis

Knowledge of using schedule software tools, customarily acquired over time through education, or practical experience

Demonstrated ability to work independently, organize, prioritize, and follow through to completion on multiple tasks under strict deadlines and changing priorities

The ability to obtain a DOE Q clearance

Position requires a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and a minimum of four years of related project controls experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation

Position requires a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and a minimum of six years of related project controls experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation

Preferred

Requires little to no experience under supervisory command

Knowledge and experience using schedule software tools such as Primavera P6

Knowledge and experience working with standard business systems, including MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Cobra experience may be preferred

Demonstrated ability to effectively interface with all levels of management, staff, customers, and stakeholders

Demonstrated experience working independently, organize, prioritize, and follow through to completion on multiple tasks under strict deadlines and changing priorities

Knowledge and intermediate experience with the implementation and maintenance of EVMS principles and techniques that complies with EIA-748 in U.S. Government facilities, programs, and/or projects

Experience in working in an EVMS environment

Experience in working on large-scale programs or projects

Experience working with the Department of Energy (DOE) at headquarters or field office level, and/or with state and federal regulators