Project Controls Analyst - Estimating and Scheduling

Amentum; Aiken (SC); On-site; USD 108,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

PTO

401(k) matching

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Tax-saving options

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a professional to provide scheduling, cost accounting, and estimating support to customers. You will oversee the work of others and lead interactive planning, scheduling, and estimating sessions with a larger project team.

The ideal candidate holds a master’s degree in business, construction management, technical, engineering, or a related field with relevant practical experience, or an equivalent mix of education and experience.

Qualifications

• Master’s/Bachelor’s degrees must be in a related field with practical experience
• Experience with cost accounting, budgeting and estimating systems
• Knowledge of project management, cost and schedule control at tactical level

Responsibilities

• Schedule, cost accounting and estimating support for customers
• Oversee work of others and lead interactive planning, scheduling and estimating sessions with a larger team
• Coordinate with engineers and field personnel to ensure accurate cost and schedule data

Skills

Strong computer skills

Automated accounting systems

Project management knowledge

Estimating specialty

Cost impact analysis

Education

Master’s degree in business, construction management, technical, engineering or related area

Bachelor’s degree + 5 years practical experience (equivalent)

Associate degree + 8 years practical experience (equivalent)

High school diploma + 12 years relevant experience (equivalent)

Tools

EVMS (Earned Value Management Systems)

Job description

Overview

Responsible for scheduling, cost accounting, and estimating support to customers. Oversee the work of others and lead interactive planning, scheduling, and estimating sessions with a larger team.

Overview

Responsible for scheduling, cost accounting, and estimating support to customers. Oversee the work of others and lead interactive planning, scheduling, and estimating sessions with a larger team.

Education & Experience

A master’s degree in business, construction management, technical, engineering or a related area and 2 years of practical experience. Bachelor's degree and 5 years of practical experience would be considered equivalent. An associate degree and 8 years of practical experience would be considered equivalent. A high school diploma and 12 years of relevant experience would also be considered equivalent.

Required Skills

• Strong computer skills
• Requires considerable proficiency in the use of automated accounting, budgeting, cost management and estimating systems as tools for performing required duties
• Working knowledge and understanding of project management and cost and schedule control at the tactical level is necessary, along with a knowledge of operations, maintenance, or project startup and construction.
• Estimating Specialty – Demonstrated skill in conceptual estimating, coordination with technical personnel, interfacing with engineers, knowledge of field construction techniques, labor, and equipment requirements.
• Ability to apply concepts and methods to quantify work condition impacts on costs is necessary.

Preferred Skills

• Ability to apply Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) cost and schedule requirements when developing and maintaining moderately complex plans and schedules under limited supervision.
• Candidates who have possessed an active DOE clearance (L or Q) within the past two (2) years are preferred.

Compensation Details

$120,000+

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good‑faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
• Educational reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tax‑saving options
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara‑O’Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Original Posting

08/25/2026 - Until Filled

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

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