Project Controls Engineer 1/2 (Project Controls 1/2)

Los Alamos National Security LLC; Los Alamos (NM); On-site; USD 64,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

Los Alamos National Laboratory is seeking qualified candidates for Project Controls roles in Los Alamos, NM. The position will be filled at Project Controls 1 or 2 based on skills, with higher responsibilities at the 2nd level.

Responsibilities include schedule development, maintenance, and monitoring, as well as cost estimating, analysis, and cost control activities, plus support for cost engineering and scheduling tasks. An associates or bachelor’s degree is required with relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Experience working independently and meeting deadlines.
• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks across projects.
• Proficient with Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Ability to obtain a Q clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide project controls support: schedule development, maintenance, and monitoring.
• Perform cost estimating, analysis, and cost control activities.
• Support cost engineering and planning/scheduling tasks.
• Oversee cost engineering and scheduling activities at Project Controls 2 level.

Skills

MS Office Suite

Q Clearance

Independent worker

Time management

Education

Associates Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Schedule software

Job description

What You Will Do

This position is open for external candidates only to apply.

This position will be filled at the Project Controls 1/Project Controls 2, depending on the skills of the selected candidate. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if the candidate is hired at the higher level.

Project Controls 1 ($64,700.00 - $101,400.00)

This position provides project controls support and performs schedule development, maintenance, and monitoring activities, as directed. Performs cost estimating, analysis, and cost control activities, as directed. Support cost engineering and/or planning and scheduling activities.

Project Controls 2 (78,700.00 - $125,100.00)

Performs cost estimating, analysis, and control activities, as directed. Performs schedule development, maintenance, and monitoring activities, as directed. Supervises cost engineering and/or planning and scheduling activities, when delegated.

What You Need

Minimum Job Requirements:

• Demonstrated ability to work independently, organize, prioritize, and follow through to completion on multiple tasks under strict deadlines and changing priorities.
• Demonstrated successful experience working on multiple projects with frequent interruptions, varying priorities and deadlines while maintaining excellent quality in daily work.
• Excellent capabilities with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to obtain a Q clearance

Additional Job Requirements for Project Controls 2:

• Two years of experience working in a large organizations, programs, or projects with significant fiscal and programmatic scope.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively interface with all levels of management and staff.
• Successful track record in following technical direction and goals, implementing effective business practices and systems, analyzing budgets and finances, and interacting with customers and stakeholders.

Education/Project Controls 1

Position requires an Associates Degree and 2 years related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.

Education/Project Controls 2

Position requires a Bachelor's Degree and 4 years of related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.

Desired Qualifications:

• Knowledge in using schedule software tools, including customarily acquired over time through education, or practical experience.
• Knowledge in performing, monitoring, and reviewing planning and scheduling functions, including schedule development, schedule control, schedule analysis, cost estimating, cost control, financial reporting systems, budgets analysis, and cost variance analysis, customarily acquired over time through education, or practical experience.
• Excellent communication skills including interpersonal, verbal and written, demonstrating the ability to interact effectively with all levels of personnel.

Note to Applicants

For full consideration, please submit a comprehensive resume that addresses the key requirements of the position. While the posted salary range for this position is broad, it is highly unusual for selected applicants to be hired at the top end of the range and more common for selected candidates to grow into the full salary band over time.

Work Location:

The work location for this position is onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM. USA. All work locations are at the discretion of management.

Position commitment:

Regular appointment employees are required to serve a period of continuous service in their current position in order to be eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the time required, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. The position commitment for this position is 2 years.

Due to federal restrictions contained in the current National Defense Authorization Act, citizens of the People's Republic of China-including the special administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macau-as well as citizens of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea), and the Russian Federation, who are not Lawful Permanent Residents ("green card" holders) are prohibited from accessing facilities that support the mission, functions, and operations of national security laboratories and nuclear weapons production facilities, which includes Los Alamos National Laboratory.

Where You Will Work

Located in beautiful northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. Our generous benefits package includes:

• PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with the same large nationwide network
• Dental and vision insurance
• Free basic life and disability insurance
• Paid childbirth and parental leave
• Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually)
• Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
• Flexible schedules and time off (PTO and holidays)
• Onsite gyms and wellness programs
• Extensive relocation packages (outside a 50 mile radius)

Additional Details

Directive 206.2 - Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA indicating employee is suitable under NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.2. Please note that this requirement applies only to citizens of the United States. Foreign nationals are subject to a similar requirement under DOE Order 142.3A.

*Eligibility requirements: To obtain a clearance, an individual must be at least 18 years of age; U.S. citizenship is required except in very limited circumstances. See DOE Order 472.2 for additional information.

*No Clearance: Position does not require a security clearance. Selected candidates will be subject to drug testing and other pre-employment background checks.

New-Employment Drug Test:

The Laboratory requires successful applicants to complete a new-employment drug test and maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing. Although New Mexico and other states have legalized the use of marijuana, use and possession of marijuana remain illegal under federal law. A positive drug test for marijuana will result in termination of employment, even if the use was pre-offer.

Regular position: Term status Laboratory employees applying for regular-status positions are converted to regular status.

Internal Applicants: Regular appointment employees who have served the required period of continuous service in their current position are eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the required period of continuous service, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. Please refer to Policy Policy P701 for applicant eligibility requirements.

Equal Opportunity

Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to protected categories such as race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status or spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by federal, state, and local laws and regulations. The Laboratory is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request such an accommodation, please send an email to [e-mail] or call (505)-664-6947.