Project Controls Specialist

Strategic Management Solutions, LLC.; Los Alamos (NM); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in management consulting is hiring multiple Project Controls Engineers to support Los Alamos National Laboratory. This role involves managing schedules, monitoring project performance, and ensuring adherence to cost and project control practices. Suitable candidates will have extensive experience with engineering and construction projects, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to communicate effectively within multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years experience in project controls for engineering/construction projects.
• Bachelor's degree accounts for 4 years; associate's for 2 years.
• Ability to obtain a Q clearance.

Responsibilities

• Manage project schedule development and maintenance.
• Prepare and deliver comprehensive project controls reports.
• Mentor junior project controls staff.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Data Analysis

Problem Solving

Organizational Skills

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

PMI-SP certification

PMP certification

AACE certification

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Excel

Job description

SMSIprovides expert management consulting, program and project management, and technical consulting services to government and private sector clients.SMSIhas grown and evolved by building an outstanding reputation for client-focused performance and for delivering results that enable clients to meet commitments and milestones.

SMSI is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Job Summary

SMSI is hiring multiple Project Controls Engineers to support Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) in Los Alamos, New Mexico.The Project Controls Engineer will manage schedule development, maintenance, reporting, and monitoring activities, as well as cost estimating, cost analysis, and cost control activities. The role requires demonstrated experience in managing and maintaining integrated project schedules, monitoring project progress, and analyzing schedule and cost data for engineering / construction projects. The successful candidate will work independently and as part of multidisciplinary teams, interfacing with engineering and operations to ensure consistent project controls practices that support strategic execution and mission success.

This position requires working onsite in Los Alamos, New Mexico.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to the Plutonium Facilities Engineering Division’s policies, programs, procedures, and practices.
• Verifies the adequacy and completeness of Plutonium Facilities Engineering schedule updates.
• Performs schedule development, analysis, and maintenance using Primavera P6 or similar scheduling tools.
• Develops and maintains detailed resource-loaded schedules that align with project scope, milestones, and deliverables.
• Monitors schedule performance, identify variances, and provide actionable recovery strategies.
• Prepares and deliver comprehensive project controls reports (daily, weekly, monthly) to project engineers, engineering leads, and stakeholders.
• Ensures data integrity and compliance with internal procedures.
• Provides mentoring and guidance to junior project controls staff.
  

Required Skills

• Position requires a minimum of 5–8 years of experience in project controls, preferably supporting complex engineering and construction projects, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• PMI-SP, PMP, AACE, or similar certifications are a plus.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work.
• Effective communication skills necessary to communicate, contribute, and be a part of a team.
• Advanced knowledge of project controls principles, including CPM scheduling and performance measurement.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6.
• Strong skills in Microsoft Excel and data analysis.
• Familiarity with earned value management principles and application.
• Strong understanding of engineering and construction workflows.
• Effective problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Familiarity with DOE, NNSA, or nuclear facility project requirements is a plus.
• This position requires that the candidate is a US Citizen.
• The candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a Q clearance.

Education Requirements

• Position requires a minimum of 5–8 years of experience in project controls, preferably supporting complex engineering and construction projects, or an equivalent combination of education and experience; bachelor's degree is equivalent to 4 years of experience, associates degree is equivalent to 2 years of experience.
• PMI-SP, PMP, AACE, or similar certifications are a plus.