Project Controls Manager

Boston Government Services, LLC. (BGS) is seeking a Project Controls Manager to support our client in Oak Ridge, TN.

BGS is an engineering, technology, and security firm helping to advance missions of national importance for government programs, national laboratories, national security facilities, nuclear operations, and complex projects. We support clients at every stage, from strategic planning and program management to the execution of engineering and technical activities. We work to attract and retain the best talent because the best talent delivers the best results for our clients. Our capabilities are based on our experience in complex, secure, and highly regulated environments. We leverage our experience and capabilities to provide mission-driven solutions tuned to our client's mission needs and strategic direction.

Work that Matters. People that Matter More. At BGS, we believe meaningful work starts with great people. We foster a culture built on respect, collaboration, and accountability-where employees are empowered to contribute ideas, grow professionally, and make an impact. We care about our employees' well-being through competitive benefits, clear expectations, and an environment that values both excellence and connection.

If you align with BGS' company values and culture, we would love for you to explore opportunities to join our growing team by checking out the job description below!

Responsibilities:

• Lead project controls activities, including cost management, scheduling, forecasting, risk management, and performance reporting for a complex nuclear facility project.
• Develop, maintain, and manage the integrated master schedule (IMS), ensuring engineering, procurement, construction, testing, and commissioning activities are properly integrated.
• Establish project cost baselines, budgets, forecasts, and earned value metrics; identify variances and provide recommendations for corrective action.
• Coordinate with project management, engineering, procurement, construction, finance, and subcontractors to ensure accurate schedule and cost data across the project.
• Manage the project change control process, evaluating the cost and schedule impact of scope changes and maintaining accurate documentation and baselines.
• Prepare and present regular project controls reports, dashboards, KPIs, schedule updates, risk assessments, and executive-level forecasts to project leadership and stakeholders.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, Business, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum 10-15 years of project controls experience, including cost control, scheduling, forecasting, and project performance management on large or complex projects.
• Demonstrated experience developing and managing integrated project schedules, cost baselines, forecasts, and change control processes.
• Proficiency with project controls and scheduling tools such as Primavera P6, along with strong Microsoft Excel and data analysis skills.
• Strong understanding of engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning project lifecycles, with the ability to coordinate project controls across multiple disciplines and stakeholders.
• Must be able to pass a drug screening.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience supporting nuclear, uranium enrichment, nuclear fuel cycle, DOE/NNSA, or other highly regulated/complex industrial projects.
• Experience with Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) and DOE project controls requirements or similar federal project management standards.
• Professional certification such as PMP, AACE CCP, AACE PSP, or PMI-SP and/or experience supporting projects from early design through construction and commissioning.

Location/Work Arrangement:

• This position is in Oak Ridge, TN.
• Schedule is full-time, Monday - Friday 40-hour week.

Benefits:

BGS offers a competitive total compensation package to eligible employees. Benefits include Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Paid Vacation, 401K, Long and Short-Term Disability.

EEO:

BGS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Exclusive Agreement Disclaimer:

BGS has standing contracts with federal agencies throughout the United States. We require an affirmative exclusive agreement to represent all candidates to our clients. By submitting this application, you are consenting to allow BGS to represent you as a candidate for the role in which you are applying.

This position is in Oak Ridge, TN.
Schedule is full-time, Monday - Friday 40-hour week.