Project Controls 3

United Global Technologies; Los Alamos (NM); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

United Global Technologies is seeking a Senior-Level Engineer (P6) in Los Alamos, NM to lead cost estimating, control, and EVMS-related project controls activities. The role requires a Q clearance or ability to obtain, Cobra backend software experience, and a proven track record in planning, scheduling, budgets, and leadership across teams.

You will develop schedules, monitor progress, identify trends, prepare status reports, and ensure on-time and on-budget delivery for complex defense programs.

Qualifications

• P6 experience required for senior-level engagement.
• Expertise in cost engineering, planning/scheduling, and EVMS.
• Strong leadership and supervision capabilities.
• Proficient communication skills, both oral and written.

Responsibilities

• Support the EVMS and Project Controls System.
• Perform cost estimating, analysis, and control activities.
• Develop, maintain, and monitor schedules.
• Provide technical direction for cost engineering and planning/scheduling activities.
• Identify trends for management attention.
• Coordinate activities of other personnel and provide leadership.
• Ensure project work is completed on schedule and within budget.
• Prepare and deliver detailed status reports and corrective actions.

Skills

P6 Experience

EVMS

Cost Engineering

Project Controls

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Postgraduate coursework desirable

Tools

Cobra

Job description

Overview

Senior-Level Engineer (P6) responsible for cost estimating, control and project management functions, with focus on Earned Value Management System (EVMS) and Project Controls System. Must have Q clearance or ability to obtain it and experience with Cobra administration backend software.

Responsibilities

• Support the EVMS and Project Controls System.
• Perform cost estimating, analysis, and control activities.
• Develop, maintain, and monitor schedules.
• Provide technical direction for cost engineering and planning/scheduling activities.
• Identify trends for management attention.
• Coordinate activities of other personnel and provide leadership.
• Ensure project work is completed on schedule and within budget.
• Prepare and deliver detailed status reports and corrective actions.

Qualifications

• P6 Experience.
• Q Clearance (or ability to obtain) if not current.
• Cobra administration experience with backend software.
• Minimum of eight years of related experience or equivalent education and experience.
• Bachelor’s degree required; postgraduate coursework desirable.
• Expertise in cost engineering, planning/scheduling, and EVMS.
• Advanced knowledge of project controls, budgets, and engineering principles.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with personal computer operating systems and multiple discipline-specific software applications.
• Leadership and supervision skills, including personnel administration and training.