Project Controls Engineer 3

COMPA Industries, Inc.; Los Alamos (NM); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Project Controls Engineer to support critical projects at a national laboratory. This role involves managing costs, tracking progress, and ensuring project milestones are met. With a focus on innovation and efficiency, the engineer will play a key role in developing new methods and providing expert guidance. Join a collaborative team dedicated to national security and scientific advancement, where your contributions will make a significant impact. This position offers competitive compensation and the opportunity to work on complex challenges alongside top professionals in the field.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation

Collaborative Culture

Community Engagement

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in project controls and cost engineering.
• Strong understanding of project budgeting and scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Perform cost estimating and control activities across projects.
• Develop and monitor project schedules to ensure timely completion.
• Provide technical guidance on cost engineering and planning.

Skills

Cost Estimating

Cost Analysis

Project Scheduling

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Post-graduate coursework in project controls

Tools

Earned Value Management System (EVMS)

Project Management Software

Job description

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Project Controls Engineer 3 (JP2959)

Compa Industries is searching for qualified candidates for a Project Controls Engineer position at the Los Alamos National Laboratory in Los Alamos, NM.

Salary: $60/hr - $65/hr

Location: Los Alamos, NM (Onsite)

Citizenship: US citizenship Required

Work Schedule: 9/80A schedule

Clearance: Ability to acquire a Q-clearance needed

The Project Controls Engineer plays an integral role in supporting Los Alamos National Laboratory’s Earned Value Management System (EVMS) and Project Controls System. This position is pivotal to the Laboratory’s ability to track progress, manage costs, and meet project milestones. With a broad range of experience, the engineer will resolve complex challenges creatively and effectively, contribute to the development of new methods, and provide expert guidance that influences the Laboratory's success.

Responsibilities And Duties

• Perform cost estimating, cost analysis, and control activities across various projects.
• Develop, maintain, and monitor project schedules to ensure timely completion.
• Support project organizational and administrative functions as needed.
• Supervise and provide technical guidance on cost engineering and planning/scheduling activities when delegated.
• Identify trends and deliver analysis to inform project management decisions.
• Apply Laboratory objectives and professional concepts to resolve issues in innovative ways.
• Contribute to the creation and refinement of project controls theories, tools, and methods.
• Coordinate and guide the work of other personnel as needed.
• Operate independently with significant latitude in setting project objectives and determining methods and procedures.

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience in planning and scheduling functions, including:
• Schedule development, maintenance, control, and analysis.
• Experience in cost engineering functions, including cost estimating, cost control, financial tracking, and analysis.
• Proficiency in personal computer operating systems and multiple discipline-specific software applications.
• Skilled in oral and written communication.
• Knowledge of personnel supervision, administration, and training of technical and non-technical staff.
• Understanding of engineering and construction management principles.

Desired Skills

• Advanced knowledge of Earned Value Management System (EVMS) tools and processes.
• Experience serving as a Control Account Manager (CAM) or in project controls/project management roles.
• Strong understanding of project budgeting, scheduling, and corrective action implementation.
• Ability to produce detailed and accurate project status reports.
• Proven ability to evaluate complex issues and develop effective solutions using creative problem-solving.
• Recognized as an expert within the organization with a record of contributions to process and methodology development.

Education And Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Minimum of eight (8) years of relevant experience.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Post-graduate coursework in project controls, engineering, or related disciplines is desirable.

Next Steps

If you are a driven and highly experienced project controls professional seeking a pivotal role in national security and scientific innovation, we encourage you to apply. Please submit your resume to be considered for this opportunity at Los Alamos National Laboratory. A recruiter from Compa Industries will contact qualified candidates to discuss next steps.

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.

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

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing
• Government Administration