Principal Project Controls Specialist

Location

Savannah River Site (SRS) – 100% Onsite (Local or willing to relocate)

Ability to obtain DOE Q Clearance (Active preferred)

4x10s (6:00 AM – 4:30 PM EST, Mon–Thurs)

$80/hr – $90/hr (Highly competitive; based on experience)

As a Principal Project Controls Specialist, you will serve as a technical authority and leader in project controls, directly influencing cost, schedule, and performance outcomes for complex DOE capital projects. This role is critical to ensuring successful execution of high-visibility, mission-driven programs through advanced planning, scheduling, and financial analysis.

• Lead the development, implementation, and oversight of total project controls programs across large and complex projects.
• Develop and manage work breakdown structures (WBS), resource-loaded plans, and spend forecasts.
• Perform advanced cost and schedule variance analysis, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Lead project cost reviews and schedule performance meetings with senior leadership.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to project controls teams.
• Drive implementation of Earned Value Management System (EVMS) best practices.
• Support baseline development, change control (BCPs), and forecasting.
• Deliver executive-level reporting and financial insights to stakeholders.
• Maintain and improve utilization of site business systems and project controls tools.

• Expert-level experience in Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS).
• Cost and schedule performance analysis.
• Baseline development and change control (BCPs).
• Proven ability to manage multi-project integrated schedules and cost systems.

• Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6 (10+ years strongly preferred).
• Experience with Empower, Success, or similar tools.
• Experience with resource loading, critical path analysis, and forecasting.

• Strong experience in cost estimating, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Financial reporting and variance analysis.
• Ability to present complex financial data to executive leadership.
• Deep working knowledge of site business systems and project controls platforms.
• Proven leadership experience guiding teams and driving project outcomes.
• Ability to innovate and implement advanced project controls methodologies.

• Master’s degree in Business, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field with 8+ years experience.
• OR Bachelor’s degree with 10+ years experience.
• OR Equivalent combination (up to 17 years experience in lieu of degree).

• Active or recent DOE Q or L Clearance.
• Experience supporting DOE/NNSA/DOD capital projects.
• 10+ years of experience using P6 for schedule performance tracking and tracking cost performance against project baselines.
• Experience with large-scale nuclear or infrastructure programs.

COMPA Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status.