Position Overview

The Project Controls 3 professional supports the Laboratory's Earned Value Management System (EVMS) and Project Controls System through advanced cost engineering, estimating, scheduling, analysis, and control. This senior-level position works with significant independence to resolve complex project controls issues, identify trends requiring management attention, and provide technical direction to project controls personnel as delegated.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

·         Support implementation and maintenance of the Earned Value Management System (EVMS) and Project Controls System.

·         Perform cost estimating, cost analysis, cost control, forecasting, and related project controls activities.

·         Develop, maintain, monitor, and analyze integrated project schedules using Primavera P6.

·         Evaluate project performance, identify cost and schedule trends, and communicate issues requiring management attention.

·         Perform schedule development, status updates, progress monitoring, variance analysis, and corrective-action support.

·         Provide technical direction and, when delegated, supervision for cost engineering and/or planning and scheduling activities.

·         Ensure assigned project controls work is completed accurately and according to established schedules and requirements.

·         Support project organizational and administrative activities and coordinate with project management, engineering, construction, and other stakeholders.

·         Develop solutions to complex project controls issues using independent judgment, creativity, and in-depth analysis of variable factors.

·         Coordinate activities of other personnel as needed and contribute to the development or improvement of project controls methods and processes.

·         Work with Deltek Cobra for EVMS/cost processing and reporting, including work performed on the Laboratory red network.

Requirements

Required Qualifications

·         Bachelor's degree and a minimum of eight years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

·         Advanced experience performing, monitoring, and reviewing project planning, scheduling, cost engineering, cost estimating, cost control, and cost analysis functions.

·         Hands-on Primavera P6 experience, including schedule development, maintenance, monitoring, and analysis.

·         Advanced knowledge of Earned Value Management System (EVMS) tools, processes, and project performance measurement.

·         Experience with Deltek Cobra administration and backend software capabilities, including the ability to work with Cobra in a restricted/red-network environment.

·         Knowledge of engineering and construction management practices acquired through specialized instruction and/or practical experience.

·         Proficiency with multiple project controls software applications, personal computer operating systems, and standard business software.

·         Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work effectively with technical and non-technical personnel.

·         Ability to work full-time on-site in Los Alamos, New Mexico on a 4/10 schedule.

·         Active Q clearance or ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

·         Active DOE Q clearance.

·         Advanced Deltek Cobra administration experience, including backend configuration or software capabilities.

·         Prior experience using Cobra and project controls tools on a classified or restricted red network.

·         Experience supporting DOE/NNSA or other highly regulated government projects.

·         Post-graduate coursework in project management, engineering, construction management, business, or a related discipline.

·         Experience supervising, training, or providing technical direction to project controls personnel.

Benefits

What We Offer

BGI offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package for eligible full-time employees, in accordance with plan documents, including:

• Pay depending on experience
  
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) -- giving employees a direct stake in the company's long-term success
  
• 100% employer-paid Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD for all full-time employees; dependents can be added with payroll contributions
  
• Medical coverage -- PPO or HDHP plan options; dependents can be added with payroll contributions
  
• Abundant employer contribution for HSA enrollees
  
• Accident, Critical Illness, and Voluntary Life Insurance
  
• Robust PTO plan and 11 paid holidays per year
  
• Generous 401(k) with safe harbor program and up to 4% dollar-for-dollar match
  
• $1,500 yearly personal development reimbursement for all levels of employees
  
• Corporate gym membership rates at Orangetheory Fitness
  
• Veteran Support -- Military Leave Program
  
• Excellent working environment with team building and bonding events