Project Controls Specialist Security Clearance

Position: Project Controls Specialist with Security Clearance
Hukari Ascendent is a Women-Owned, Small Business specializing in comprehensive engineering and technical support services associated with commercial nuclear power and other Department of Energy (DOE) nuclear activities.

Job Title:

Principal Project Controls Specialist Duration: 1 year with potential for extension(s)

Location:

100% On-Site in Aiken, SC Short Summary about Job:
Hukari Ascendent is seeking a Principal Project Controls Specialist. This role is responsible for the organization, development, implementation, maintenance, and accountability of total project controls, financial analysis, and estimating applications for a complex nuclear facility environment.

Required Qualifications
• Master’s degree in business, construction management, technical, engineering, or related area with 5 years of practical experience. Bachelor’s degree with 7 years, Associate’s degree with 11 years, or high school diploma with 15 years of relevant experience will be considered equivalent.
• Expert proficiency in automated accounting, cost management, scheduling, and estimating systems.
• Proficient in development of cost and schedule baselines, milestone schedules, work breakdown structures, and spend out plans.
• Experience with Primavera and COBRA (required).
• Strong knowledge of project management and cost and schedule control at the tactical level.
• Knowledge of operations, maintenance, or project startup and construction.
• Understanding of CAS/FAR principles.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE “Q” security clearance.
• Subcontractor must have an active eFOCI registration and approved Facility Level Clearance with DOE / NNSA.

Preferred Qualifications
• Candidates who have possessed an active DOE clearance (L or Q) within the past two (2) years are preferred.
• Experience supporting DOE / weapons programs or similar classified project environments.
• Familiarity with People Soft and Site Business systems. Miscellaneous/Additional Information:
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Work Schedule:

40-hour work week. Overtime may be required to meet deliverables.
• Area Security Access: DOE “Q” clearance required.
• Travel:
Travel may be required to attend Project Controls Summits in Albuquerque, NM or Kansas City, MO. Estimated travel funding: $5,000/year. All travel must be pre-approved by procurement. Hukari Ascendent offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid time off.
Opportunities with Hukari Ascendent change frequently. For a complete listing of our current openings, please visit our website at
Hukari Ascendent is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to age, disability, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran or military status including disabled veterans and Vietnam era veterans, or other protected status.
Hukari Ascendent maintains a drug-free workplace.