PROJECT CONTROLS III

Banda Group International, LLC; Los Alamos (NM); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Full benefits

401(k) match

HSA contributions

PTO and holidays

Gym membership

Job summary

Banda Group International, LLC seeks a senior Project Controls professional to support EVMS and the Project Controls System at Los Alamos National Laboratory. The role emphasizes independent judgment in cost engineering, scheduling, and analysis, with leadership responsibilities for project controls personnel when delegated.

Responsibilities include developing schedules in Primavera P6, performing cost forecasting, and delivering technical direction to cost engineering and planning activities,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent plus eight years of related experience.
• Strong knowledge of EVMS and project performance measurement.
• Hands-on Primavera P6 scheduling experience and maintenance.
• Experience with Deltek Cobra administration and restricted environments.
• Proficiency with multiple project controls software and standard business tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support EVMS and Project Controls system implementation and maintenance.
• Perform cost estimating, analysis, control, forecasting and related activities.
• Develop and analyze integrated project schedules using Primavera P6.
• Evaluate performance, identify trends, and communicate issues to leadership.
• Provide technical direction for cost engineering and scheduling activities.

Skills

EVMS knowledge

Cost engineering

Cost estimation

Cost control

Cost analysis

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Primavera P6

Deltek Cobra

Job description

Position Summary

The Project Controls 3 professional supports the Laboratory's Earned Value Management System (EVMS) and Project Controls System through advanced cost engineering, estimating, scheduling, analysis, and control. This senior-level position works with significant independence to resolve complex project controls issues, identify trends requiring management attention, and provide technical direction to project controls personnel as delegated.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Support implementation and maintenance of the Earned Value Management System (EVMS) and Project Controls System.

Perform cost estimating, cost analysis, cost control, forecasting, and related project controls activities.

Develop, maintain, monitor, and analyze integrated project schedules using Primavera P6.

Evaluate project performance, identify cost and schedule trends, and communicate issues requiring management attention.

Perform schedule development, status updates, progress monitoring, variance analysis, and corrective-action support.

Provide technical direction and, when delegated, supervision for cost engineering and/or planning and scheduling activities.

Ensure assigned project controls work is completed accurately and according to established schedules and requirements.

Support project organizational and administrative activities and coordinate with project management, engineering, construction, and other stakeholders.

Develop solutions to complex project controls issues using independent judgment, creativity, and in-depth analysis of variable factors.

Coordinate activities of other personnel as needed and contribute to the development or improvement of project controls methods and processes.

Work with Deltek Cobra for EVMS/cost processing and reporting, including work performed on the Laboratory red network.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and a minimum of eight years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Advanced experience performing, monitoring, and reviewing project planning, scheduling, cost engineering, cost estimating, cost control, and cost analysis functions.

Hands-on Primavera P6 experience, including schedule development, maintenance, monitoring, and analysis.

Advanced knowledge of Earned Value Management System (EVMS) tools, processes, and project performance measurement

Experience with Deltek Cobra administration and backend software capabilities, including the ability to work with Cobra in a restricted/red-network environment.

Knowledge of engineering and construction management practices acquired through specialized instruction and/or practical experience.

Proficiency with multiple project controls software applications, personal computer operating systems, and standard business software.

Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work effectively with technical and non-technical personnel.

Ability to work full-time on-site in Los Alamos, New Mexico on a 4/10 schedule.

Active Q clearance or ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

Active DOE Q clearance.

Advanced Deltek Cobra administration experience, including backend configuration or software capabilities.

Prior experience using Cobra and project controls tools on a classified or restricted red network.

Experience supporting DOE/NNSA or other highly regulated government projects.

Post-graduate coursework in project management, engineering, construction management, business, or a related discipline.

Experience supervising, training, or providing technical direction to project controls personnel.

Knowledge of supervision, personnel administration, and training practices

What We Offer

BGI offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package for eligible full-time employees, in accordance with plan documents, including:

• Pay depending on experience
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) -- giving employees a direct stake in the company's long-term success
• 100% employer-paid Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD for all full-time employees; dependents can be added with payroll contributions
• Medical coverage -- PPO or HDHP plan options; dependents can be added with payroll contributions
• Abundant employer contribution for HSA enrollees
• Accident, Critical Illness, and Voluntary Life Insurance
• Robust PTO plan and 11 paid holidays per year
• Generous 401(k) with safe harbor program and up to 4% dollar-for-dollar match
• $1,500 yearly personal development reimbursement for all levels of employees
• Corporate gym membership rates at Orangetheory Fitness
• Veteran Support -- Military Leave Program
• Excellent working environment with team building and bonding events

BGI is committed to hiring veterans and those who have sacrificed for our country. Bring your skills, forge a new path with the BGI family, and continue the bonds of service with fellow veterans.

BGI is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. BGI believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates are critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.