Project Controls Engineer

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking a Project Controls Engineer to join our team supporting the Los Alamos National Laboratory
! This position is full-time and will be based out of Los Alamos, New Mexico.

• Support the Plutonium Facilities Engineering schedule development, maintenance, reporting, and monitoring activities.
• Perform cost estimating, cost analysis, and cost control activities.
• Work independently and as part of multidisciplinary teams, interfacing with engineering and operations to ensure consistent project controls practices that support strategic execution and mission success.
• Adhere to the Plutonium Facilities Engineering Division’s policies, programs, procedures, and practices.
• Verify the adequacy and completeness of Plutonium Facilities Engineering schedule updates.
• Perform schedule development, analysis, and maintenance using Primavera P6 or similar scheduling tools.
• Develop and maintain detailed resource‑loaded schedules that align with project scope, milestones, and deliverables.
• Monitor schedule performance, identify variances, and provide actionable recovery strategies.
• Prepare and deliver comprehensive project controls reports (daily, weekly, monthly) to project engineers, engineering leads, and stakeholders.
• Ensure data integrity and compliance with internal procedures.
• Provide mentoring and guidance to junior project controls staff.

• Education & Years of Experience – Bachelor’s Degree and 5+ years of experience in project controls, preferably supporting complex engineering and construction projects, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Citizenship – To be considered, you must be a United States (U.S.) citizen due to the federal nature of the work.
• Clearance – To be considered, you must be able to obtain and maintain a government‑issued clearance, if needed.
• Must have demonstrated experience in managing and maintaining integrated project schedules, monitoring project progress, and analyzing schedule and cost data for engineering / construction projects.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work.
• Effective communication skills necessary to communicate, contribute, and be a part of a team.
• Advanced knowledge of project controls principles, including CPM scheduling and performance measurement.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6.
• Strong skills in Microsoft Excel and data analysis.
• Familiarity with earned value management principles and application.
• Strong understanding of engineering and construction workflows.
• Effective problem‑solving, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

• Familiarity with DOE, NNSA, or nuclear facility project requirements is a plus.
• PMI‑SP, PMP, AACE, or similar certifications are a plus.

The NNSA's Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL), located in Los Alamos, New Mexico, is a design laboratory responsible for the safety and reliability of the nuclear explosives package in nuclear weapons. This lab possesses unique capabilities in neutron scattering, enhanced surveillance, radiography, and plutonium science and engineering (energy.gov).

GEM Technologies, Inc. (GEM) is an award‑winning federal contractor with more than 30 years of experience providing environmental, construction, facility management, and technical services to federal agencies, state and local governments, and commercial organizations. Founded in 1994 as a nuclear engineering firm to support federal operations in East Tennessee, GEM has since expanded into a nationwide, multi‑disciplinary provider with over 270 employees and a diverse portfolio of contracts in the environmental, nuclear, and defense sectors.

Some reasons to join GEM are:

• Our philosophy – We believe in the power of effective collaboration and recognize that good partnerships are the building blocks to success.
• Our relationships – Partnering with federal clients, we solve complex problems, exceed expectations, and advance critical missions.
• Our team – We are committed to managing a cohesive workforce and cultivating a supportive workplace for our employees…