Principal Project Control Specialist

Turnkey Technical Services LLC; Aiken (SC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Turnkey Technical Services is seeking a Principal Project Controls Specialist for a 12-month+ assignment supporting complex nuclear-related programs. You will lead cost and schedule control, develop baselines, and provide financial analysis and reporting to program management.

The role requires expert proficiency with automated accounting systems and site business tools, strong knowledge of CAS/FAR principles, and leadership of a project controls team across multi-project initiatives.

Qualifications

• Requires expert proficiency in automated accounting, cost management, scheduling and estimating systems.
• Practical experience using Site Business systems.
• Comprehensive knowledge of project management and cost/schedule control at the tactical level.

Responsibilities

• Develop cost and schedule baselines and milestone schedules; create work breakdown structures and spend plans.
• Provide leadership in advanced system applications and guide teams in complex, multi-project analyses.
• Participate in routine project cost reviews and implement basic change management for engineering and construction work.
• Analyze cost and schedule variances and communicate mitigation plans to management.
• Prepare monthly financial reports including analyses, forecasts and spend plans.
• Train and lead other Project Controls personnel; apply CAS/FAR principles.

Skills

Accounting systems

Cost management

Scheduling systems

Estimating systems

Site Business systems

Project controls knowledge

Operations and maintenance knowledge

Education

Master's degree in business/ construction mgmt / engineering

Bachelor's degree in business/ construction mgmt / engineering

Associates degree + 11 years experience

High school diploma + 15 years experience

Tools

PeopleSoft

Job description

Turnkey Technical Services is a Women-Owned, Small Business specializing in comprehensive engineering and technical support services associated with commercial nuclear power and other Department of Energy (DOE) nuclear activities.

Job Title: Principal Project Controls Specialist

Duration: 12 months or more with possible extension (s)

Required Qualifications:

• 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

Summary:

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.

• 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 communicate 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)
• Perform 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 the 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

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.

Turnkey Technical Services offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid time off.

Turnkey Technical Services is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to age, disability, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran or military status including disabled veterans and Vietnam era veterans, or other protected status.

Turnkey Technical Services maintains a drug-free workplace.