Project Engineer

Aleron; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 91,000; Part time

Job summary

Acara Solutions in Salt Lake City is seeking a Project Engineer to manage cost, schedule, and performance on aerospace programs. The role centers on CAM and EVMS, with significant cross-functional collaboration across Program Management, Finance, Scheduling, and Engineering.

You will develop CAPs and EACs, monitor variances, and lead EVMS reporting to provide leadership with timely, actionable insights. This is a temp-to-perm position with strong growth potential within a global workforce

Qualifications

• 13+ years’ experience in CAM on development, production, or integration programs.
• 13+ years’ experience in EVMS, cost performance analysis, EACs, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• 13+ years’ experience with Cobra, Open Plan, Primavera P6, MS Project, SAP, Costpoint, Oracle, Power BI, Tableau, Codex.
• 13+ years’ experience in IBRs, BCRs, IMS integration and Schedule Risk Assessments (SRAs).

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and analyze CAPs, budgets, EACs, and forecast data aligned with program objectives.
• Monitor cost and schedule performance, analyze variances, and drive corrective actions across costs.
• Lead monthly EVMS reporting including status collection, variance analysis, and EAC development.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage baselines, risks, and change requests.
• Communicate program financial and execution status to leadership for data-driven decisions.

Skills

EVMS experience

Cost analysis

Forecasting

Root cause analysis

Baseline management

Risk management

Program coordination

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Tools

Cobra

Open Plan

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

SAP

Costpoint

Oracle

Power BI

Tableau

Codex

Job description

Job Title: Project Engineer

Location: Salt Lake City, UT

Employment: Temp to Perm (6 months)

Industry: Aerospace and Defense

Compensation: $61.85-$65.71/hr

Schedule: 40 hours /week

About the Opportunity

• Join a collaborative program controls team where you'll play a key role in managing cost, schedule, and performance across complex programs ranging from $50M to $750M.
• You’ll work closely with Program Management, Finance, Scheduling, Engineering, and other cross-functional teams to drive accurate planning, reporting, and execution while providing leadership with the insights needed to make informed decisions.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Supportive, team-driven culture that values collaboration, transparency, and accountability
• Opportunity to grow your career with a global workforce solutions leader serving multiple industries
• People-first environment that encourages employees to bring their authentic selves to work
• Strong focus on partnership, innovation, and delivering meaningful results for clients and candidates

Why This Opportunity is Exciting

• This role offers the chance to join a company that prioritizes both people and performance-where your contributions directly impact client success while giving you room to grow and develop professionally.

About Acara Solutions

• Acara is a premier recruiting and workforce solutions provider-we help companies compete for talent. With a legacy of experience in various industries worldwide, we partner with clients, listen to their needs, and customize visionary talent solutions that drive desired business outcomes. We leverage decades of experience to deliver contingent staffing, direct placement, executive search, and workforce services worldwide.

What You’ll Do

• Develop, maintain, and analyze Control Account Plans (CAPs), budgets, Estimates at Complete (EACs), and forecast data in alignment with program objectives.
• Monitor cost and schedule performance, analyze variances and root causes, and drive corrective actions across labor, material, subcontract, and other direct costs.
• Lead monthly Earned Value Management System (EVMS) reporting, including status collection, earned value updates, variance analysis, EAC development, and performance reporting.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to manage baselines, risks and opportunities, change requests, and program execution requirements while ensuring compliance with applicable EVMS guidelines.
• Communicate program financial and execution status to leadership and stakeholders, contributing to continuous improvement and data-driven decision-making in a fast-paced environment.

What You’ll Bring

• High School Diploma or GED
• 13+ years’ experience in Cost Account Manager (CAM) on development, production, or integration programs
• 13+ years’ experience in Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS), cost performance analysis, EACs, forecasting, and variance analysis
• 13+ years’ experience in variety of tools such as Cobra, Open Plan, Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, SAP, Costpoint, Oracle, Power BI, Tableau, Codex
• 13+ years’ experience in Integrated Baseline Reviews (IBRs), Baseline Changes Requests (BCRs), IMS integraton and Schedule Risk Assessments (SRAs), CPI/SPI analyses, rolling wave planning and Work Authorization Documents (WADs)
• 13+ years’ experience in partnering with Program Management, Engineering, Finance, and Scheduling to support integrated program execution
• 13+ years’ experience in risk and opportunity management and corrective action planning
• 13+ years’ experience in supporting multi-discipline programs across multiple locations in a matrixed environment
• 13+ years’ experience in software, hardware, integration or test programs

What Sets You Apart

• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree
• Demonstrated success managing control account performance and delivering accurate forecasts within an EVMS environment
• Strong analytical skills with demonstrated ability to make informed decisions quickly and effectively under pressure
• Ability to communicate effectively with technical, financial, and executive leadership teams
• Familiarity with resilient communications, telemetry communications, electronic attack or network systems
• Experience with DCMA-surveilled programs and higher-rigor EVMS environments
• Experience with government contract acquisition lifecycle
• Experience with management of design-to-cost activities
• Experience with program pursuit and proposal activities
• Experience with operations or manufacturing activities
• Experience in Root Cause Corrective Action process and techniques
• Program Management Institute - PMP certification
• Teamwork
• Strong communication skills including presentations and customer communication
• Good reprioritization skills and ability to working across multiple tasks and programs
• Ability to work independantly

Additional Information

• Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check
• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the necessary employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

Aleron Companies Diversity Statement

Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Gender/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.

Legal Eligibility

Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.