Project Controls Engineer
OVERVIEW:
In this role you will have lead responsibility for delivering project performance tracking and analysis, cost engineering, schedule, data validation and project change control for the Natrium project. You will work closely with various project stakeholders including management, engineering, and other functional group management as well as with subcontracted/subrecipient teams and/or individuals. Additionally, will support the planning and schedule functions of a project. This project controls position will lead the implementation of systems, applications and procedures for key project control processes thereby ensuring management’s ability to monitor and control successfully project outcomes and performance.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Utilize EVMS principles and other project management best practices to support the project team in the execution of defined scope and deliverables.
- Lead month-end Earned Value reporting process including assessing of BCWS, BCWP, ACWP, SPI, CPI, EAC, BAC, and VAC for assigned tasks with variance reports to be written for any values that exceed established thresholds.
- Provide periodic budget requirement updates to Finance.
- Gather, analyze, verify cost and performance data, and monitor project work in place costs including procurement, subcontractor spend and accruals and provide such information to Finance.
- Lead change control process through development of Project Change Notices (PCNs) for changes affecting baseline budget, scope or schedule impacts which exceed established thresholds and process these changes into the P6 baseline and live schedule monthly.
- Support internal and external stakeholders by the creation of ad-hoc reports, analysis, and forecasting as required.
- Evaluate project schedule progress and performance and identify developing problem areas and communicate these issues through Power BI dashboards and other collaborative modeling tools.
- Support the facilitation of project review meetings, and project planning as assigned and actively interact with project team members as the primary project controls point of contact.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent technical field preferred.
- PMP or AACE certificate is highly preferred.
- Minimum of ten years of project controls and project scheduling experience, preferably some in the nuclear industry including work in R&D, engineering and/or Department of Energy (DOE O 413.3B) projects.
- Proficiency in Oracle Primavera P6 and EPPM application.
- Proficiency in MS Power BI Service and advance MS Excel skillsets.
- Experience with Atlassian tools such as Confluence and JIRA a bonus.
- Strong analytical/problem solving skills, creative thinker, and ability to operate with a high level of autonomy to complete assigned tasks.
- The successful candidate will possess a high degree of trust and integrity, communicate openly and display respect, and a desire to foster teamwork.
- Actual position starting level and title will be determined based on assessment of qualifications.
- Strong communication skills desired
- The successful candidate will possess a high degree of trust and integrity, communicate openly and display respect, and a desire to foster teamwork
- Actual position starting level and title will be determined based on assessment of qualifications.
We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary.
Background Check and Drug Screen may be required.
Pay range is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. Talascend also offers a variety of benefits including: health and disability insurance, 401(k), EAP, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, plan requirements, schedule type, and client work site mandates.
Talascend is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.