Principal Project Controls Specialist

Edgewater Technical Associates; Aiken (SC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with company matching and 100%-

vesting from Day 1

Job summary

Edgewater Technical Associates is seeking a Principal Project Control Specialist to support the Savannah River Site in Aiken, SC. This role focuses on total project controls, cost management, scheduling and financial analysis across complex projects.

The candidate will develop baselines, oversee change control, produce monthly financial reports and guide junior staff in project controls methodologies. A strong background in government contracting and security clearances is preferred.

Qualifications

• Requires expert proficiency in automated accounting, cost management, scheduling and estimating systems.
• Possesses experience with Site Business systems and financial controls.
• Knowledge of project management, cost and schedule control at tactical level.

Responsibilities

• Develop cost and schedule baselines and work breakdown structures.
• Prepare business/financial plans and periodic reports.
• Lead complex, multi-project cost analyses and variance reviews.

Skills

Cost management

Scheduling

Estimating

Financial analysis

PeopleSoft

Education

Master’s degree in business/construction management/engineering

Bachelor’s degree in business/construction management/engineering

Associate’s degree +11 years experience

High school diploma +15 years experience

Tools

Site Business systems

PeopleSoft

Automated accounting systems

Job description

Edgewater Technical Associates is seeking qualified candidates for a Principal Project Control Specialist opportunity to support the Savannah River Site.

Work Location:Aiken, SC

Application Deadline: 08/25/26 (by Noon ET)

++Principal Project Control Specialist-++

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.
• Participate 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.
• Provide 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 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/Yrs. of Experience:

• 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. An associate’s degree and 11 years of practical experience. A high school diploma and 15 years of relevant experience.

Required Skills/Experience:

• Requires expert proficiency in the use of automated accounting, cost management, scheduling and estimating systems as tools for performing required duties.
• Possesses considerable 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Possessed an active DOE clearance (L or Q) within the past two (2) years.

Other Job Requirements:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE “Q” security clearance.

Edgewater is committed to recruiting and maintaining a staff of highly skilled professionals to support our customers. In keeping with this objective, we offer highly competitive salaries and employee benefit packages structured to best suit your needs.

• paid time off
• medical
• dental
• life
• vision
• disability insurance
• pre- and post-tax 401 (k) retirement account with Company matching contributions and 100% vesting for eligible participants beginning DAY 1

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Edgewater is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veterans, or individuals with disabilities in accordance with EO 14173.

View all Edgewater job opportunities at www.edgewatertech.net/careers