Senior Project Controls Engineer

COMPA Industries, Inc.; Los Alamos (NM); On-site; USD 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Collaborative Culture

Community Engagement

Career Development Opportunities

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Project Controls Engineer to support high-impact projects at a leading national laboratory. This pivotal role involves cost engineering, scheduling, and project management, ensuring projects are on track and within budget. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in project controls and a strong analytical mindset. Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and offers competitive compensation, a collaborative culture, and the opportunity to contribute to national security and scientific advancements. If you're ready to make a real difference, this role is for you.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in project controls and cost engineering.
• Ability to work independently and manage complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Perform cost estimating and control activities for complex projects.
• Develop and maintain project schedules and monitor progress.

Skills

Project Controls

Cost Engineering

Planning and Scheduling

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a Relevant Field

Post-graduate Coursework or Certifications

Tools

EVMS Tools

Project Controls Software

Job description

Compa Industries is searching for qualified candidates for a Senior Project Controls Engineer position at the Los Alamos National Laboratory in Los Alamos, NM.

Clearance: Ability to acquire a Q-clearance needed.

The Project Controls Engineer will play a critical role in supporting the Earned Value Management System (EVMS) and the broader Project Controls System at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL). This position significantly influences the success of high-impact projects through expert cost engineering, scheduling, and project management support. The specialist will contribute to developing advanced techniques and standards, guiding project teams, and ensuring projects remain on schedule and within budget.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Perform cost estimating, cost analysis, and control activities for highly complex projects.
• Supervise and provide technical direction for planning/scheduling and cost engineering activities.
• Develop and maintain project schedules and monitor progress against milestones.
• Prepare, review, and present detailed cost engineering and scheduling reports.
• Analyze cost trends and schedule performance for management attention.
• Provide innovative solutions to project control challenges and guide technical teams.
• Act as a subject matter expert in EVMS tools and processes.
• Utilize independent judgment to determine the best course of action for achieving project objectives.
• Work under consultative direction and with minimal supervision to meet long-range project goals.
• Support project administrative and organizational tasks, including financial reporting and status updates.

Minimum Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in project controls functions, including:
• Planning and scheduling (development, control, analysis)
• Cost engineering (estimating, control, financial reporting, and analysis)
• Proficiency in multiple software applications used for project controls and cost analysis.
• Skilled in written and verbal communication.
• Experience with supervision, personnel administration, and technical training.
• Understanding of financial reporting systems and cost control procedures.
• Ability to work independently with wide latitude in methods and evaluation criteria.

Desired Skills

• Subject matter expertise in project management and EVMS.
• Proven ability to implement corrective actions and monitor project progress.
• Familiarity with engineering principles related to technical project implementation.
• Knowledge of control account management (CAM) duties and responsibilities.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to develop innovative solutions to complex issues.
• Viewed as an expert in the field with the ability to guide the development of future concepts and project methodologies.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• Minimum of twelve (12) years of related experience.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Post-graduate coursework or certifications in project controls or engineering disciplines is preferred.

Next Steps

If you are a driven and highly experienced project controls professional seeking a pivotal role in national security and scientific innovation, we encourage you to apply. Please submit your resume to be considered for this opportunity at Los Alamos National Laboratory. A recruiter from Compa Industries will contact qualified candidates to discuss next steps.

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, with competitive compensation, a collaborative culture, and the chance to make a real difference for national security and beyond.

COMPA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or protected Veteran status.

COMPA's policy could disqualify an applicant who has certain criminal history from employment in particular positions.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Consulting, Management, and Project Management

Industries

Government Administration