Project Controls Student Intern

We are seeking motivated, hard-working student interns to join the Project Controls Group for both summer and full year programs. The Project Controls Group reports to the Program Performance Services Division. The Project Controls Group (PPS-PC) has over 300 employees deployed across the Laboratory performing project controls functions for weapons programs, science programs and capital projects.

In this entry-level Intern position is a Project Controls Division position that learns and implements LANL project controls system, processes, procedures and tools on a project or program. The Intern will be trained and mentored to provide project controls support and performs
1) planning and scheduling activities including schedule development, maintenance, and monitoring activities, as directed;
2) cost engineering including cost estimating, analysis, and cost control activities, as directed; and
3) support earned value management. An Intern can support maintaining metrics and indicators, and reporting variance analysis for a variety of projects large and small across the Laboratory.

This position will be filled at the "student intern" level within the Project Controls Group.

• Degrees or have a knowledge of engineering, procurement, contsruction, maintenance, or project/program management customarily acquired over time through education, or practical experience.
• Enrollment in engineering, procurement, construction, or project/program management.
• Inquisitive, self-started with an interest in development and innovating around collaboration.
• Experience working with Microsoft Office, Excel and/or Visio.
• Familiar with database management systems.
• Experience interacting with all levels of personnel in a professional environment.
• Experience Interacting with customer in a customer service/schedule driven work environment.
• Ability to work independently, organize, prioritize, and follow through to completion on multiple tasks while meeting strict deadlines.
• Ability to work on multiple projects with frequent interruptions, varying priorities and deadlines while maintaining excellent quality in daily work.

Strong communication skills including interpersonal, verbal and written, demonstrating the ability to interact effectively with all levels of personnel.

Current full-time enrollment in coursework at a college level and maintains a GPA of 3.0 or greater.

• Basic understanding of budget analysis and cost control activities.
• Basic knowledge of construction development or business management practices.
• Experience handling sensitive information, such as medical or bank records.
• Experience giving presentations to a variety of audiences.
• Knowledge and experience working with standard business systems, including MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

The work location for this position is onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM. All work locations are at the discretion of management.

Due to federal restrictions contained in the current National Defense Authorization Act, citizens of the People's Republic of China-including the special administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macau-as well as citizens of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea), and the Russian Federation, who are not Lawful Permanent Residents ("green card" holders) are prohibited from accessing facilities that support the mission, functions, and operations of national security laboratories and nuclear weapons production facilities, which includes Los Alamos National Laboratory.

Located in beautiful northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. Our generous benefits package includes:

• PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with the same large nationwide network
• Dental and vision insurance
• Free basic life and disability insurance
• Paid childbirth and parental leave
• Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually)
• Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
• Flexible schedules and time off (PTO and holidays)
• Onsite gyms and wellness programs
• Extensive relocation packages (outside a 50 mile radius)

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