Senior Project Controls Engineer

COMPA Industries, Inc.; Los Alamos (NM); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

COMPA Industries, Inc. in Los Alamos, NM, seeks experienced Project Controls professionals (PC4) to support LANL programs. The role focuses on earned value management, cost control, and scheduling to ensure EVMS compliance and program performance.

You will lead cost estimation, reporting, and schedule activities while operating in secure environments and cross-functional teams. A Bachelor’s degree and 12+ years of related experience are required; Q clearance eligibility is mandatory.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in project planning and scheduling (development, control, analysis).
• Strong cost engineering experience including estimating, control, financial reporting, analysis.

Responsibilities

• Support and enhance EVMS and the Project Controls System.
• Lead/c supervise cost estimating, cost control, and cost analysis.
• Oversee schedule development, maintenance, and performance monitoring.
• Prepare, review, and present cost engineering and planning reports.
• Identify cost and schedule trends and communicate risks to management.
• Provide technical direction for cost engineering and planning teams.
• Support project organizational and administrative functions.
• Develop innovative solutions to complex project control challenges.
• Ensure project execution aligns with schedule and budget objectives.
• Perform financial reporting, earned value analysis, and variance analysis.
• Support CAM activities where applicable.
• Implement corrective actions and track performance improvements.

Skills

EVMS knowledge

Cost control

Scheduling

Analytical skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Primavera P6

Deltek Cobra

Job description

Compa Industries is searching for qualified candidates for Project Controls 4 positions at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) in Los Alamos, NM.

Work Schedule: 4/10 or 9/80 schedules typical

Clearance: Ability to obtain Q Clearance required; active Q preferred

Mandatory Experience Requirement – Read Before Applying

• Candidates must have hands-on experience with Primavera P6 and Deltek Cobra (including Cobra administration and backend troubleshooting).
• Candidates must be eligible to obtain a Q Clearance and capable of working in secure environments with A-level access.
• Previous LANL employees who were released for performance or conduct-related issues will not be considered.

Impact

Join a critical national security mission supporting weapons production at LANL. In this role, you will provide advanced project controls expertise across cost and scheduling disciplines, ensuring project performance, financial accuracy, and compliance with EVMS standards. Your work will directly influence the success of complex, high-visibility programs.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Support and enhance the Earned Value Management System (EVMS) and Project Controls System
• Lead and/or supervise cost estimating, cost control, and cost analysis activities
• Oversee schedule development, maintenance, and performance monitoring
• Prepare, review, and present cost engineering and planning reports
• Identify cost and schedule trends and communicate risks to management
• Provide technical direction for cost engineering and planning/scheduling teams
• Support project organizational and administrative functions
• Develop innovative solutions to complex project control challenges
• Ensure project execution aligns with schedule and budget objectives
• Perform financial reporting, earned value analysis, and variance analysis
• Support Control Account Management (CAM) activities where applicable
• Implement corrective actions and track performance improvements
• Work within secure environments, including classified networks (Red Network)
• Coordinate cross-functional project teams and activities

Minimum Qualifications

Extensive experience in:

• Project planning and scheduling (development, control, analysis)
• Cost engineering (estimating, control, financial reporting, analysis)
• Strong working knowledge of EVMS tools and processes (expert level for PC4)
• Hands-on experience with Primavera P6 and Deltek Cobra (including administration)
• Experience with financial reporting systems and project cost tracking
• Ability to analyze complex data and provide actionable insights
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Experience supervising or leading project controls functions
• Ability to work independently with minimal direction in complex environments
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Q Clearance and work with classified systems

Desired Skills

• Experience in DOE, nuclear, or national laboratory environments
• Experience with Cobra on classified (Red) networks
• Advanced knowledge of engineering and/or construction management practices
• Experience troubleshooting and administering backend project controls systems
• Leadership experience managing technical and non-technical teams

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree and minimum of 12+ years of related experience (or equivalent)
• Postgraduate coursework may be expected at higher levels
• Number of Positions: 3
• Assignment Duration: Minimum 1 year (with potential extension)
• Start Date: ASAP
• Work Type: Full-time (40 hours/week)
• Per Diem: Available for qualified candidates
• Travel: Limited to onsite requirements only
• Overtime/On-Call: Not required

Why Work at COMPA Industries?

We strive to provide careers, not just jobs, for our employees. We invest in and serve the communities where we work and live. We provide best-in-class administrative, professional, and technical services to solve complex problems to meet customer mission-critical objectives.

For over 30 years, Compa has been a trusted partner in progress. We combine decades of technical expertise with a forward-thinking spirit, tackling intricate challenges in nuclear facilities alongside the brightest minds in science and engineering. Join us, and don't just build your career—build the future.

COMPA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to protected status.