Project Controls Specialist Energy

Role Description

We are seeking a Project Controls Specialist Energy – Remote. This remote position is based out of our Oak Ridge, TN office.

• Supports a growing Commercial Nuclear Services business.
• Applies strong cost estimating and scheduling skills.
• Applies all project controls disciplines including:
  • Cost estimating
  • Risk management
  • Scheduling
  • Accounting and procurement interface
  • Cost reporting and variance reporting
• May include field experience supporting large nuclear projects, construction projects, and/or US Department of Energy projects.
• Assists the Business Manager with:
  • Earned value management
  • Scheduling
  • Cost estimating
  • Cost analysis and control
• Supports the Business Manager with integrating project earned value data, project cost estimates, and schedules into a combined data source.
• Supports projects planning through:
  • Development of project schedules and cost estimates
  • Schedule maintenance activities
  • Cost engineering analysis and control activities
  • Monitoring that work is completed as scheduled
  • Developing estimates using various sources
• Supports projects with varied and emergent tasks as needed.
• Executes monthly reporting activities.
• Assists with establishing and maintaining an Earned Value Management System (EVMS).
• Supports proper control, tracking, and cost accounting for project financials.
• Assists with total project cost updates related to schedule/cost engineering and material control.
• Develops project schedules of various levels, including:
  • Summary
  • Detailed
  • Programmatic
• Coordinates and consolidates project schedules and data from multiple sources into the integrated project schedule.
• Develops cost estimates of various types, including:
  • Conceptual
  • Order of magnitude
  • Parametric
  • Bottoms-up
• Develops or provides support and guidance in the development of Basis of Estimates and WBS Dictionaries.
• Assists and supports reviews of all estimates for completeness and correctness.
• Supports scope changes to the Performance Measurement Baseline through the Baseline Change process.
• Interfaces with designated management and project counterparts for specific planning and schedule tasks.
• Provides project controls support related to the integration, control, and management of projects.
• Implements and complies with policies, plans, processes, interfaces, and reporting to organize and schedule project work.
• Supports the project team with all aspects of project planning and scheduling functions.
• Coordinates vendor/subcontractor requested quotes related to specific WBSs of the estimate.
• Promotes and contributes to synergy among teammates.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or equivalent experience in Business or an equivalent technical degree.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in the field or related experience.
• Effective organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Effective coordination and integration skills.
• Intermediate skills with MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, with advanced Excel skills preferred.
• Intermediate skills with Primavera P6 and MS Project software, with advanced Primavera P6 skills preferred.
• Intermediate skills with InEight Estimator or similar cost estimating software.
• Intermediate knowledge of federal government estimating practices and Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) helpful.
• Intermediate skills with earned value management systems and reporting.
• Some ability to develop cost estimates from various sources including engineering drawings, sketches, bills of materials, equipment lists, etc.
• Ability to develop project schedules from all sources as required.
• EVMS, Cobra or Primavera P6 certification helpful.
• American Society of Professional Estimators (ASPE) and/or Association for the Advancement of Cost Engineering (AACE) International certifications preferred.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred.
• Previous experience with large nuclear, environmental cleanup and/or construction projects preferred.
• Previous experience with $10M+ construction project schedules preferred.
• Previous experience with 3+ year project schedule for large projects preferred.
• Previous experience with $100M+ construction cost estimates preferred.
• Must be a U.S. citizen in order to be considered.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision benefits
• Company-paid life and short- and long-term disability benefits
• Employer-matched 401(k) with 100% vesting
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Paid Time Off
• Leaves of absences options
• Flexible work options
• Recognition and employee satisfaction programs
• Employee assistance program
• Voluntary benefits