Project Controls Engineer 3 #1663JP00002959 (3484)

ZipRecruiter; Los Alamos (NM); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Project Controls Engineer to join their innovative team in Los Alamos. This role involves supporting the Earned Value Management System and conducting detailed cost analysis and scheduling. With a focus on quality and safety, you will contribute to significant projects that advance clean energy and address complex challenges in the nuclear field. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in project controls, excellent communication skills, and the ability to secure a DOE Level Q Security Clearance. Join a committed team dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the world.

Benefits

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)

Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)

Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)

Paid Time Off (Vacation & Public Holidays)

Short Term & Long Term Disability

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor's degree and 8+ years of related experience.
• Experience in cost engineering and project controls is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support Earned Value Management System and project controls.
• Perform cost estimating, analysis, and scheduling activities.

Skills

Cost Estimating

Project Controls

Schedule Development

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Post Graduate Coursework

Tools

Microsoft Office

Discipline-Specific Software

Job description

Job Description

Navarro Research and Engineering is recruiting a Project Controls Engineer 3 #1663JP00002959 (3484) in Los Alamos, NM.

Navarro Research & Engineering is an award-winning federal contractor dedicated to partnering with clients to advance clean energy and deliver effective solutions for complex challenges in the nuclear and environmental fields. Joining Navarro means being a part of an exceptional team committed to quality and safety while also looking for innovative strategies to create value for the client’s success. Headquartered in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, Navarro has active programs in place across the nation for DOE/NNSA, NASA, and the Department of Defense.

This position will support the Los Alamos Laboratory as a Navarro employee in a staff augmentation position.

Come join the best and brightest minds in the world at one of the most innovative and creative multidisciplinary research institutions engaged in strategic science on behalf of security. The work we do at Los Alamos Laboratory (LANL) matters to our country and the world.

Responsibilities:

• Support the Earned Value Management System (EVMS) and Project Controls System.
• Perform cost estimating, analysis and control activities. As delegated, supervises and provides technical direction for cost engineering and/or planning/scheduling activities. Identifies trends for management attention.
• Performs schedule development, maintenance, and monitoring activities.
• Supports project organizational and administrative activities, when delegated.
• Ensures work is completed as scheduled.
• Identifies trends for management attention.
• Has wide-ranging experience, uses professional concepts and Laboratory objectives to resolve complex issues in creative and effective ways.
• Frequently contributes to the development of new theories and methods.
• Considered expert in field within the organization.
• Develops resolutions to complex problems that require the frequent use of creativity and where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors.
• Work is accomplished without considerable direction.
• May coordinate activities of other personnel.
• Exerts significant latitude in determining objectives of assignment, and determines the methods and procedures needed for new assignments.

Requirements:

• Position typically requires a bachelor’s degree and a minimum of eight years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. At this level, post graduate course work may be desirable.
• Experience in performing, monitoring, and reviewing planning and scheduling functions, including schedule development, control, and analysis, and cost engineering functions, including cost estimating, cost control, and cost analysis, in the field and home office.
• Knowledge of supervision, personnel administration, and training of technical and non-technical personnel.
• Skilled in oral and written communication.
• Proficiency in using personal computer operating systems and several basic software applications.
• Proficiency in using multiple discipline-specific software applications currently used.
• Knowledge of engineering and construction management customarily acquired over time through specialized instruction or practical experience.
• Must have the ability to secure a DOE Level Q Security Clearance.

Due to the nature of the government contract requirements and/or clearances requirements, US citizenship is required.

Navarro is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to veteran’s status or any classification protected by applicable state or local law.

EEO Employer/Vet/Disabled

Benefits:

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation & Public Holidays)
• Short Term & Long Term