Project Controls Engineer 3 #1663JP00002959 (3484)

Navarro Research and Engineering, Inc.; Los Alamos (NM); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Project Controls Engineer, where your expertise in cost estimating and project management will drive success in complex federal projects. This role offers the chance to work alongside some of the brightest minds in a dynamic environment dedicated to advancing clean energy and national security. You'll play a crucial role in supporting the Los Alamos National Laboratory, contributing to innovative solutions that matter to our country and the world. If you're ready to make an impact and grow your career in a collaborative setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

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

• 8+ years of experience in project controls and cost engineering.
• Expertise in schedule development and cost analysis.

Responsibilities

• Support EVMS and project controls, ensuring timely completion of work.
• Perform cost estimating, analysis, and control activities.

Skills

Cost Estimating

Project Controls

Schedule Development

Cost Analysis

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Post Graduate Coursework

Tools

Earned Value Management System (EVMS)

Planning Software

Cost Control Software

Job description

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 National 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 national security. The work we do at Los Alamos National 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 to, 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.
• Supervises and provides technical direction for cost engineering and/or planning/scheduling 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 eight years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. At this level, post graduate course work may be desirable.
• Position requires 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 a current 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 sex, race, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, 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 Disability