Project Controls Specialist (4004)

Navarro Research and Engineering, Inc; Idaho Falls (ID); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan

Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Disability insurance

Job summary

Navarro Research and Engineering, Inc. in Idaho Falls, ID seeks a Project Controls Specialist to monitor and improve project performance across schedule, cost, risk, and cash flow. You will prepare management reports and support reviews with analyses that guide timely decisions.

The role emphasizes independent analysis, coordination with stakeholders, and maintaining data integrity for forecasting in a federal contracting environment.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting project controls activities or monitoring.
• Ability to translate data into practical recommendations.
• Ability to prepare management-level reports and findings.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Independently assess and monitor project performance, including schedule, cost, risk, change management, cash flow forecasts, and execution metrics.
• Analyze project controls data to identify performance trends, emerging risks, and opportunities for improved project outcomes.
• Prepare clear, accurate management reports that summarize project status, performance issues, risks, opportunities, and recommended actions.
• Support project performance reviews by developing analyses, metrics, and other decision-support information.
• Recommend corrective actions in response to schedule, cost, risk, change, cash flow, or execution performance concerns.
• Coordinate with project stakeholders to evaluate project information and support timely, informed management decisions.
• Maintain the accuracy, consistency, and integrity of project controls information used for reporting and forecasting.

Skills

Project controls

Schedule management

Cost forecasting

Risk assessment

Management reporting

Job description

Description

Navarro Research and Engineering is recruiting a Project Controls Specialist (4004) in Idaho Falls, ID.

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.

Position Summary

The Project Controls Specialist provides independent assessment and monitoring of project performance across schedule, cost, risk, change management, cash flow forecasting, and project execution metrics. This position analyzes project information, identifies risks and opportunities, supports performance reviews, and recommends corrective actions to improve project outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Independently assess and monitor project performance, including schedule, cost, risk, change management, cash flow forecasts, and execution metrics.

• Analyze project controls data to identify performance trends, emerging risks, and opportunities for improved project outcomes.

• Prepare clear, accurate management reports that summarize project status, performance issues, risks, opportunities, and recommended actions.

• Support project performance reviews by developing analyses, metrics, and other decision-support information.

• Recommend corrective actions in response to schedule, cost, risk, change, cash flow, or execution performance concerns.

• Coordinate with project stakeholders to evaluate project information and support timely, informed management decisions.

• Maintain the accuracy, consistency, and integrity of project controls information used for reporting and forecasting.

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience supporting project controls activities, project performance assessment, or project monitoring.

• Working knowledge of schedule, cost, risk, change management, cash flow forecasting, and project execution metrics.

• Ability to analyze project data, identify risks and opportunities, and translate findings into practical recommendations.

• Ability to prepare management-level reports and support project performance reviews.

• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work independently while coordinating effectively with project and management stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with project controls and earned value management.

• Experience with project scheduling and cost analysis.

• Experience supporting large construction or infrastructure projects.

• Experience developing project forecasts, performance metrics, risk assessments, and corrective-action recommendations.

Education and Experience

Relevant education and experience that demonstrate the knowledge and ability to perform project controls, earned value management, scheduling, cost analysis, risk assessment, change management, cash flow forecasting, and project performance reporting responsibilities. Experience supporting large construction or infrastructure projects is highly desirable.

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..

Benefits

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