Project Controls Specialist

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to critical energy and defense projects with a highly skilled team. If you're an experienced Project Controls Specialist looking for a challenging and rewarding role, we’d love to hear from you!

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) using Primavera (P6) for complex projects.
• Support project planning, budgeting, cost control, and forecasting to ensure on-time and on-budget delivery.
• Implement Earned Value Management (EVM) principles and generate performance reports.
• Identify and mitigate project risks, scope changes, and scheduling conflicts.
• Ensure compliance with DOE/DOD project controls standards and best practices.
• Work closely with project managers, engineers, and finance teams to maintain alignment on project objectives.
• Provide in-depth schedule analysis, variance reports, and critical path assessments.

Qualifications

• BS/BA degree with at least 5 years of experience in project controls for DOE, DOD, or industrial research-based projects.
• Strong knowledge of project control best practices, including scope, time, cost, change, and risk management.
• Extensive hands-on experience with Primavera (P6) scheduling software.
• Ability to analyze project performance data and provide strategic recommendations.
• Excellent communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

Preferred Skills

• Experience working on highly regulated projects in energy, defense, or national laboratories.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Project, Deltek Cobra, and cost-tracking tools.
• Strong analytical mindset and problem-solving abilities in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with federal acquisition regulations (FAR) and DOE order requirements.