Project Controls

C.A. Murren and Sons; Aiken (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401K match

Job summary

C. A. Murren is seeking a detail-oriented Project Controls Specialist for Savannah River Site in Aiken, SC. The role focuses on scheduling, budgeting, progress reporting, and change control to meet cost, schedule, and quality objectives under DOE 413.3B and EIA-748 guidelines.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in project controls, strong P6 and EVM skills, and a bachelor's in engineering or construction management. A PMP is preferred; US citizenship and drug screening are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• 7+ years of project controls, scheduling, or related experience in construction or engineering.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6 or equivalent PM tools; strong EVM knowledge.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and organizational skills.
• PMP or equivalent certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Organize and manage scope, activities, and payments within WBS/CWA structures.
• Maintain WBS/CWA data records aligned with contract requirements.
• Develop and maintain a Baseline CPM schedule.
• Integrate schedules with contractors and address critical path requirements.
• Ensure Finish-to-Start logic; update schedules weekly and monthly.
• Generate daily logs of site activities, delays, and tests.
• Prepare and present Weekly and Monthly Progress Reports.
• Create value-loaded schedules tying activities to budget items.
• Monitor performance metrics and cost tracking; document deviations.
• Collaborate to develop mitigation and recovery plans.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in weekly progress meetings with stakeholders.
• Utilize Primavera P6 and Excel to manage and communicate data.

Skills

Primavera P6

Excel Proficiency

Earned Value Management

Detail Oriented

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Construction Management

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Project Controls (DOE), Savannah River Site: Aiken, SC

Do you have a high level of detail? Are you extremely organized? Do you evaluate tasks with a methodical approach? If so, your next career could be with C.A. Murren and Sons! We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Project Controls Specialist to join our team. The role focuses on supporting project execution through the implementation and management of scheduling, budgeting, progress reporting, and change control processes. The successful candidate will play a critical role in ensuring the project meets its cost, schedule, and quality objectives while maintaining compliance with DOE Order 413.3B and ANSI Standard EIA-748 Earned Value Management guidelines.

Key Responsibilities:

• Organize and manage project scope, activities, and payment applications within predefined WBS and CWA structures.
• Maintain clear records of WBS/CWA data in alignment with contract requirements.
• Develop and maintain a Baseline Critical Path Method (CPM) schedule.
• Integrate schedules with concurrent contractors, addressing "path of construction" requirements and blackout dates.
• Ensure compliance with logic constraints (Finish to Start) and update schedules weekly and monthly with actual progress.
• Generate and submit daily logs documenting all site activities, including delays, work progress, inspections, and tests.
• Prepare and present Weekly and Monthly Progress Reports to project stakeholders.
• Create value-loaded schedules correlating activities to budget line items.
• Monitor project performance metrics and submit regular updates, including percent-complete data and cost tracking.
• Identify and document schedule or budget deviations.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to develop mitigation and recovery plans.
• Ensure adherence to company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct and participate in weekly progress meetings to discuss updates and challenges with project stakeholders.
• Utilize project management software (e.g., Oracle Primavera P6, Microsoft Excel) to manage and communicate project data effectively.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• 7+ years' experience in project controls, scheduling, or a similar role in construction or engineering projects.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6 or equivalent project management tools.
• Strong understanding of Earned Value Management principles.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and organizational skills.
• PMP or equivalent certifications preferred.

Requirements:

• Must have valid driver's license
• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Must participate in a pre-employment and random drug screening program.
• Subject to a background screening process
  

C. A. Murren is a full-service, well established industrial, civil, and power industry contractor performing work throughout the southeastern and mid-atlantic United States with offices located in Georgia, Alabama, South Carolina, and Virginia. For more than 35 years, we have offered the highest levels of industrial site development performance, and we are proud of our long legacy of serving the southeast. Our philosophy is to focus on both the human element and the high quality, sustainable construction that makes us who we are. We are completely dedicated to serving our clients and the team members who make C. A. Murren a team and family-oriented experience like few others. We pride ourselves in over 35 years of safety and quality work in the heavy civil construction industry. We have an excellent benefits package which includes, medical, dental, vision, and 401K match! We also have a career development plan which offers continued growth for your career goals! We are seeking a Project Controls professional with 7+ years of experience with heavy civil construction experience. This position is based at Savannah River Site in Aiken, SC. If you are passionate about construction and have 7+ years’ experience with P6 and Project Controls for construction projects, also, please check out our company. https://camurren.com/about-us/