Project Controls 4

COMPA Industries, Inc.; Los Alamos (NM); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Collaborative culture

Community engagement

Job summary

An innovative engineering firm is seeking an experienced Project Controls Engineer Level 4 to support operations at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) in Los Alamos, New Mexico. The role requires an active DOE Q clearance and at least 12 years of relevant experience in project controls. Responsibilities include leading project control efforts, overseeing schedule development, and providing technical direction to teams. The company offers a collaborative culture and competitive compensation, contributing to national security initiatives.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 years of related experience in project controls.
• Active DOE Q Clearance is mandatory.
• Extensive experience in Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS).

Responsibilities

• Lead EVMS and project controls efforts for national security programs.
• Oversee schedule development and monitoring for complex projects.
• Provide technical direction to cost engineering and planning teams.

Skills

Cost control

Schedule analysis

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Leading multidisciplinary teams

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or project management

Job description

Compa Industries is searching for an experienced Project Controls Engineer Level 4 to support operations at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) in Los Alamos, New Mexico.

Work Schedule:

9/80s

Clearance:

Active DOE Q Clearance Required

🚫 Mandatory Experience Requirement – Read Before Applying

Candidates must currently hold an active DOE Q clearance. Applications without an active Q clearance will not be considered.

Impact

As a senior contributor in the Project Controls Division at LANL, you will take on highly complex and unique challenges in support of national security programs. Your advanced skills in cost and schedule management will be critical to ensuring mission success on high-visibility, high-impact projects.

Responsibilities And Duties

• Lead EVMS and project controls efforts including cost estimating, control, and analysis.
• Oversee schedule development, maintenance, and monitoring for complex projects.
• Supervise cost engineering and planning/scheduling teams, providing technical direction and oversight.
• Prepare and review high-level cost engineering and planning documentation.
• Identify trends and provide strategic insights for project and organizational leadership.
• Apply innovative problem-solving to address complex project control issues.
• Function with broad latitude, often initiating and directing assignments independently.
• Interface with project managers, engineers, and stakeholders to ensure alignment on budget and schedule objectives.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 12 years of related experience (or equivalent).
• Active DOE Q Clearance.
• Extensive experience in EVMS, cost control, and schedule analysis.
• Proficiency with financial reporting systems and controller account codes.
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal).
• Ability to work independently and lead multidisciplinary teams.

Desired Skills

• CAM (Control Account Manager) experience.
• Subject matter expertise in project controls and engineering principles.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver accurate and detailed project status reports.
• Experience influencing future technologies, concepts, and methodologies in project controls.

Education And Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, project management, or related field required.
• Minimum 12 years of directly related experience.

Why Work at COMPA Industries?

We strive to provide careers, not just jobs, for our employees. We invest in and serve the communities where we work and live. We provide best-in-class administrative, professional, and technical services to solve complex problems to meet customer mission-critical objectives.

For over 30 years, COMPA has been a trusted partner in progress. We combine decades of technical expertise with a forward-thinking spirit, tackling intricate challenges in nuclear facilities alongside the brightest minds in science and engineering. Join us, and don't just build your career—build the future—with competitive compensation, a collaborative culture, and the chance to make a real difference for national security and beyond.

COMPA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or protected Veteran status.

Note:

COMPA's policy could disqualify an applicant who has certain criminal history from employment in particular positions.