Project Controls Specialist

Akima Infrastructure Services, LLC (AIS), is actively seeking individuals who can contribute to national security within the project management and business services fields as part of our staff augmentation team supporting the Department of Energy (DOE) at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL). AIS has an established history of contributing to the success of our customer's mission.

Successful candidates will be employees of AIS, a premier government contractor charged with employing highly motivated and well-qualified personnel who can advance the missions of the ORNL in Oak Ridge, TN. Though employed by AIS, the employee will take day-to-day direction from technical personnel employed directly by the research laboratory. Pay, benefits, Human resource, and employment management functions are provided by AIS.

Qualified applicants must be a U.S. citizen, at least 18 years of age, and able to meet pre-employment requirements including any required physicals, drug screen, and/or background investigation to satisfy clearance requirements from the DOE. To join our team of outstanding professionals, apply today!


Qualifications

We are seeking a Project Controls Specialist, mid-career with heavy scheduling experience, qualifications as follows:

• BS/BA in project or construction management, business, engineering, and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience. An equivalent combination of education, experience, and specialized training will be considered.
• Experience managing a schedule in a classified environment.
• Basic understanding of project controls best practices regarding scope, time, cost, change management.
• Basic understanding of DOE Order 413.3b and EIA-748 compliant EVM.
• Hands-on experience with: Oracle Primavera, change control applications, and custom system and report development.
• Ability to obtain and retain DOE Q clearance.

Desired Qualifications

• Active DOE Q Clearance.
• 5 years of experience successfully performing project controls like duties for project(s) within the DOE or DOD.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, or equivalent project management certification.
• Experience with risk management, working with risk analysis and simulation software.
• Five years of project experience working within an EVMS environment compliant with EIA-748.
• Experience in training on project management principles or tools, specifically CAM training.

Special Requirements:

• Pre-employment Drug Screen - external applicants selected for this position are required to successfully complete a post-offer, pre-employment drug test.
• Medical Exam(s) - Job related pre-placement medical examinations may be required for this position.
• This position may require the ability to obtain and maintain a clearance from the Department of Energy. If determined as such, this position would be identified as a Workplace Substance Abuse (WSAP) testing designated position.
• WSAP positions require participation in an ongoing random drug testing program in addition to the pre-employment drug screen.

Job ID

2026-22797
Work Type

On-Site
Company Description

Work Where it Matters

Akima Infrastructure Services (AIS), an Akima company, is not just another staffing contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.


At AIS, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.


For our shareholders , AIS provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.

For our government customers , AIS supports vital missions with the most in-demand and specialized skill sets in the world.

As an AIS employee , you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.