FRIB Project Controls Engineer I - Schedule & Cost Lead

Michigan State University College of Engineering; East Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Michigan State University College of Engineering is seeking a FRIB Project Controls Engineer I to help develop and maintain project schedules and cost estimates for the FRIB Laboratory. The role supports monitoring baselines, reporting, and analyses in line with project management standards.

The position emphasizes scheduling, cost control, and earned value management, with experience using P6 or MS Project and strong data analysis and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Four-year degree in a scientific or engineering field.
• At least three years using a project scheduling tool (MS Project or Primavera P6).
• Experience with cost control and EVMS reporting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain project schedules with scheduling tools.
• Develop and maintain cost control processes and EVMS reports.
• Review schedule and cost performance for reporting to management.
• Identify contingency plans and analyze variances, reporting findings.
• Support cost engineering, planning, and scheduling activities and meetings.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Microsoft Project

Primavera P6

EVMS reporting

Data analysis

Schedule management

Cost reporting

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or science

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Cobra EVMS

Job description

Michigan State University College of Engineering is seeking a FRIB Project Controls Engineer I to help develop and maintain project schedules and cost estimates for the FRIB Laboratory. The role supports monitoring baselines, reporting, and analyses in line with project management standards.

The position emphasizes scheduling, cost control, and earned value management, with experience using P6 or MS Project and strong data analysis and communication skills.