Project Controls Specialist - High Flux Isotope Reactor (HFIR)

RayTek Federal Corporation; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

401(k) plan

Life & AD&D

Tuition reimbursement

PTO from day one

Travel assistance

Job summary

RayTek Federal Corporation seeks an experienced Project Controls Specialist to support HFIR at Oak Ridge National Laboratory. This on-site role focuses on scope, schedule, cost, and change management for HFIR projects, employing Primavera P6 to develop and maintain schedules and generate stakeholder reports.

The ideal candidate will have a BS/BA in a related field, 5+ years of project controls experience, and hands-on Primavera P6 expertise; nuclear industry experience and DOE familiarity are

Qualifications

• BS/BA in project management or related field.
• 5+ years of project controls experience.
• Hands-on experience with Oracle Primavera P6.
• DOE or nuclear industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support project controls functions across scope, schedule, cost, and change management for HFIR projects.
• Develop, maintain, and analyze project schedules using Oracle Primavera P6, including outage and maintenance work.
• Track and process changes through established change control applications and processes.
• Monitor project performance, identify variances, and support corrective action planning.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and reactor operations staff to align schedules with operational constraints.
• Prepare accurate, timely reports and analyses for project stakeholders.

Skills

Project controls exp

Education

BS/BA in Project Management or related field

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

Oak Ridge, United States | Posted on 10/26/2026

Location: On-site at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), Oak Ridge, TN

Clearance: Not required (US Citizenship required)

About the Role

RayTek is seeking an experienced Project Controls Specialist to support the High Flux Isotope Reactor (HFIR) group at ORNL. This on-site role will apply project controls best practices across scope, schedule, cost, and change management to support HFIR operations, maintenance, and upgrade projects. The selected candidate will be employed by RayTek and will support ORNL through RayTek’s contract with the laboratory’s managing contractor.

Responsibilities

• Support project controls functions across scope, schedule (time), cost, and change management for HFIR projects


• Develop, maintain, and analyze project schedules using Oracle Primavera P6, including outage and maintenance work


• Track and process changes through established change control applications and processes


• Monitor project performance, identify variances, and support corrective action planning


• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and reactor operations staff to align schedules with operational constraints


• Prepare accurate, timely reports and analyses for project stakeholders

Requirements

• BS/BA in Project Management, Construction Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field


• 5+ years of relevant project controls experience (an equivalent combination of education, experience, and specialized training will be considered)


• Hands-on experience with Oracle Primavera P6


• Solid understanding of project controls best practices related to scope, time, cost, and change management


• Experience supporting nuclear reactor projects or operations strongly preferred


• DOE or nuclear industry experience preferred


• Position requires on-site presence at ORNL in Oak Ridge, TN


• No security clearance required

RayTek Employee Benefits Highlights

Health and Wellness

• UnitedHealthcare PPO with 100% preventive care


• 24/7 telemedicine & behavioral health access


• Exercise reimbursement up to $360 per year


• Employer HSA match up to $1,200 (individual) or $2,400 (family) annually


• 401(k) plan with immediate eligibility and 100% vesting


• Employer 401(k) match up to 4% after 1 year


• Company-paid Life & AD&D (up to $100,000)


• Long-Term Disability: up to $8,000 monthly


• Tuition reimbursement: up to $5,000/year


• Technology reimbursement: $500 after 1st year and every 3 years thereafter

Work-Life Balance

• 11 paid federal holidays (may vary by program)


• PTO accrual from day one


• Remote flexibility for eligible positions

Employee & Family Support

• Day‑one eligibility for all benefits


• Dependent coverage up to age 26


• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – confidential counseling, legal, and financial support


• Travel Assistance Program – emergency medical, evacuation, and global support


• Referral, commendation, and milestone service bonuses

***Employee plan details may vary annually, please reach out to [e-mail] for any questions regarding benefits and eligibility. Some restrictions may apply.