Senior Project Controls Lead – Naval Shipboard Scheduling

AACE International; Norfolk (VA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work 25%

Job summary

AACE International in Norfolk, VA is seeking a Project Controls Manager to oversee engineering and shipboard installation projects for the US Navy. You will develop WBS, schedules, cost estimates, and risk analyses, and provide progress reports through the project life cycle.

You will manage a team of project controls staff, ensure policy compliance, and coordinate with program managers, estimators, and vendors.

Qualifications

• Experience with Primavera P6 and MS Project.
• Experience in planning and oversight of engineering, construction, and shipboard projects.
• Strong communication with all levels of the organization, clients, customers, and vendors.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• US Citizen with a Clean Background; Security clearance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) and resource/cost loaded schedules in Primavera P6 and MS Project, following scheduling best practices.
• Assist Program Managers and Estimators in developing detailed cost estimates and proposals, including WBS and material pricing.
• Integrate financial data (Deltek Cost Point preferred) into project schedules and analyze labor burn rates and costs.
• Analyze schedules for critical path, risks, contract changes, and progress.
• Prepare regular progress reports on physical and financial status of shipboard installation.
• Maintain portfolio of integrated project schedules across all programs; provide manpower/resource analysis.
• Develop, implement, and manage POAM processes and execution strategies to support objectives.

Skills

Schedule planning

Cost estimating

Risk management

Communication

PM practices

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Deltek Cost Point

MS Office

Job description

AACE International in Norfolk, VA is seeking a Project Controls Manager to oversee engineering and shipboard installation projects for the US Navy. You will develop WBS, schedules, cost estimates, and risk analyses, and provide progress reports through the project life cycle.

You will manage a team of project controls staff, ensure policy compliance, and coordinate with program managers, estimators, and vendors.