Principal Business Analyst- Projects Controls Estimating

UDR Consulting, Inc.; Aiken (SC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical insurance

401(k) with company match

Job summary

UDR Consulting, INC seeks a Principal Business Analyst for Project Controls Estimating to support SRNS NNSA Capital Projects in Aiken, SC. The role focuses on cost control, scheduling, forecasting and financial analysis across complex projects with high accountability.

A strong background in government-type controls and the ability to coordinate with multiple stakeholders is required. Candidates should bring extensive experience in project controls, estimating, and scheduling, with demonstrated

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years in engineering, construction, or project controls.
• 5 years in the subject matter area.
• Strong problem solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee organization, development and maintenance of project controls and estimating applications.
• Prepare monthly financial reports and spend plans.
• Provide leadership and training to project controls staff.

Skills

Project Controls

Estimating

Scheduling

Cost Analysis

Financial Reporting

Security Clearance

Education

Master's degree (business/construction/engineering)

Bachelor's degree (business/construction/engineering)

Tools

PeopleSoft

Cost/Estimating Systems

Job description

UDR is seeking qualified candidates for a Principal Business Analyst- Project Controls Estimating opportunity for our customer in Aiken, SC to support the Savannah River Site.

Principal Business Analyst- Projects Controls Estimating

Close Date: 10/12/2026

Job # 1579

DUTIES

Responsible for the organization, development, implementation, maintenance and accountability of total project controls, financial analysis or estimating applications designed to provide management with the total capability of maintaining planning, scheduling, financial analysis and cost control throughout the life cycle of a very complex or unique project or program.

Under very limited supervision, performs project controls activities, prepares business/financial plans and reports on a periodic or ad hoc basis.

• Demonstrate proficient ability and knowledge in the development of cost and schedule baselines, milestone schedules, work breakdown structures, spend out plans to establish optimum conditions and effective utilization of resources and facilities, including equipment, manpower, and funding.
• Utilize advanced project control concepts to demonstrate personal expertise and leadership in the application of controls including the development of advanced system applications. Provide state-of-the-art technical control expertise to guide subordinates in the development of complex, multi-project integrated area project analysis and problem correction.
• Participates in routine project cost reviews/schedule meetings
• Develops and implements a basic change management system for engineering and construction assigned work scope
• Analyzes variances in cost and schedule performance against the plan, and communicates the reasons for the issuance of variance and proposed mitigation plans to Management.
• Understands the business environment and the operations of the area being supported.
• Provides the key linkage between the client and the planning process and actively contributes to the control of the client's business unit.
• Performs and applies financial analysis techniques including but not limited to variance analysis, statistical analysis, scenario analysis, etc., to work scopes and decisions as requested by management.
• Develop costing rates, explain costing rates for the budget process, maintain rates in PeopleSoft and analyze pool variances (Assigned Overhead and Service Pools).
• Performs extensive analysis of various business operations to ascertain funding limitations and execute appropriate cost controls; identify productivity and financial issues; design highly integrated financial controls; and create cost effective processes to enhance productivity.
• Define requirements and develop models for complex business systems, develop test plans and scenarios, incorporate major system enhancements into existing financial applications, oversee implementation of project and monitor system effectiveness - Initiate and direct special studies, develop business solutions for intricate problem areas for management and translate conceptual ideas of higher management into operating plans.
• Prepare comprehensive monthly financial reports including analyses, forecasts, and spend plans.
• Assemble, analyze, interpret information and apply practical knowledge to create innovative solutions to resolve complex business issues.
• Provide leadership, technical direction and training to other Project Controls personnel. Understands CAS/FAR principles.

Additional Duties

Task

Provide Project Control, Estimating and Scheduling support services to the NNSA Capital Projects mission undertaken by Savannah River Nuclear Solutions (SRNS), LLC. The main goal of these support services is to assist the SRNS NNSA Capital Projects initiative through comprehensive evaluation and assessment of various project scopes. This includes tasks such as estimating costs and scheduling.

Additional Duties

• Review and provide input to specifications for engineered equipment and/or subcontracts
• Review and provide input to estimators on resources (labor and other-than-labor) needed to perform the scope of work
• Provide input to schedulers on sequence, durations, and logic of activities
• Provide input to management regarding risk-informed schedules to serve as the basis for establishing milestones and PBIs.
• Provide input to technical writers for BOEs, BOS, and WBS data dictionary

Additional Experience Qualifications

Minimum of 10 years of experience in engineering, construction, operations, estimating, scheduling, project controls, proposal development, and/or project management. (required)

Five years of experience demonstrating knowledge of desired area of subject matter expertise. (required)

Reviews work for completeness as required by project specifications and scope definitions. (required)

Candidate must have strong problem solving, analysis and interpersonal skills as well as oral and written communication skills. (required).

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Education: Master's degree in business / construction management / technical / engineering or a related area and 5 years of practical experience. Bachelor's degree in business / construction management / technical / engineering or a related area and 7 years of practical experience would be considered equivalent. An Associate's degree and 11 years of practical experience would be considered equivalent. A high school diploma and 15 years of relevant experience would also be considered equivalent.

Experience/Skills: Possesses strong personal computer skills. Requires expert proficiency in the use of automated accounting, cost management, scheduling and estimating systems as tools for performing required duties. Possesses practical experience in the use of the Site Business systems. A comprehensive knowledge and understanding of project management and cost and schedule control at the tactical level would be necessary, along with a knowledge of operations, maintenance, or project startup and construction.

OTHER REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

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.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Candidates who have possessed an active DOE clearance (L or Q) within the past two (2) years are preferred.

Working knowledge of Success Estimating software

UDR Consulting, INC is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, Woman-Owned, Minority-Owned, Small Disadvantaged Business. An Equal Opportunity Employer that considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected Veterans, or individuals with disabilities. UDR also supports a drug-free work environment.

UDR offers highly competitive salaries and employee benefit packages structured to best suit your needs. We offer multiple individual and family benefit options including paid time off, medical, dental, life, vision, and disability insurance, and a pre-tax 401 (k) retirement account with Company matching contributions and 100% vesting for eligible participants beginning DAY 1.