Project Controls Professional III

KBH Industrial; Richland (WA); On-site; USD 106,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid parental leave

401(k) program

Other employee perks

Job summary

KBH Industrial in Richland, WA seeks a Project Controls Professional III to oversee capital and O&M projects at a nuclear generating station, guiding cost estimates, risk, and scheduling. The role is primarily onsite with limited remote work, with a 4x10 schedule and an anticipated start window in winter 2026–summer 2027.

You will develop schedules in Primavera P6, integrate cost data, analyze deviations, and support project managers on ETC, baselines, and earned value reporting.

Qualifications

• Experience in project controls or project management in an industrial environment.
• Strong analytical, mathematical, and data checking skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• U.S. citizenship required for site access.

Responsibilities

• Develop project scope and build Level 1 to 4 implementation schedules in Primavera P6
• Integrate cost estimates and schedules into logic tied, resource loaded cash flow projections
• Analyze schedule deviations and report impacts to cost and schedule
• Evaluate real time cost data and recommend corrective actions to mitigate overruns
• Work with project managers to develop accurate Estimates to Complete (ETC)
• Prepare reports on project performance, financial health, and cost forecasts
• Track changes to projected and actual budgets and document approved baseline changes
• Enter monthly schedule status updates in P6 and report schedule metrics and earned value
• Process journal entries for accruals and correct cost mischarges

Skills

Earned Value Management

Schedule development

Cost analysis

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree + 8 years

Associate's degree + 9 years

High school diploma/GED + 11 years

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Job description

KBH | Richland, WA | Employment Type: Contract

Project Controls Professional III

About Us

KBH Industrial is a trusted resource for utilities and channel partners across the energy and industrial sectors, providing project management, project controls, senior consulting, and specialized technical support. Founded on the principle of people-first, honesty, collaboration and safety, KBH places skilled professionals in critical individual roles, working side by side with client teams to deliver deep expertise and dependable results.

Job Summary

We are seeking a Project Controls Professional III to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for providing independent oversight of capital and O&M projects at a nuclear generating station, supporting project monitoring, risk identification, and accurate costing. You will coordinate and track project estimates, challenge assumptions, and give project managers technical direction on scope, schedules, cost estimates, and analysis.

Schedule: Primarily onsite with limited remote work, Monday through Thursday, 4x10s. Anticipated start December 2026 through June 2027.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop project scope and build Level 1 to 4 implementation schedules in Primavera P6
• Integrate cost estimates and schedules into logic tied, resource loaded cash flow projections
• Analyze schedule deviations and report impacts to cost and schedule
• Evaluate real time cost data and recommend corrective actions to mitigate overruns
• Work with project managers to develop accurate Estimates to Complete (ETC)
• Prepare reports on project performance, financial health, and cost forecasts
• Track changes to projected and actual budgets and document approved baseline changes
• Enter monthly schedule status updates in P6 and report schedule metrics and earned value
• Process journal entries for accruals and correct cost mischarges
• Coordinate with vendors and contractors to build integrated project schedules
• Capture lessons learned and recommend process improvements

Qualifications & Skills

• Working knowledge of Earned Value Management methodology and detailed variance analysis
• Working knowledge of Primavera P6 and Microsoft Excel, Project, Word, and PowerPoint
• Understanding of project management principles, project reporting, and cost analysis
• Well developed skills in administration and time management

Required Education and Experience

Candidates must meet one of the following qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university AND 8 years of experience in project controls or project management in an industrial environment
• Associate's degree AND 9 years of project controls or project management experience
• High school diploma/GED AND 11 years of project controls or project management experience

Formal training in Primavera P6 or another project management system is required.

Required Abilities and Skills

Candidates must demonstrate the following:

• Strong analytical, mathematical, and data checking skills
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills
• Ability to set goals, prioritize, and work independently
• U.S. citizenship (required for site access)

Pay Range

Pay is based on experience: $77.17 to $110.60/hour

Benefits

KBH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid parental leave, a 401(k) program, and other employee perks to support your health, financial security, and work-life balance.