Project Controls Specialist

Los Alamos, United States | Posted on 09/22/2026

The Project Controls 3professional supports the Laboratory's Earned Value Management System (EVMS) and Project Controls System through advanced cost engineering, estimating,scheduling, analysis, and control. This senior-level position works with significant independence to resolve complex project controls issues, identify trends requiring management attention, and provide technical direction to project controls personnel as delegated.

• Support implementation and maintenance of the Earned Value Management System (EVMS) and Project Controls System.
• Perform cost estimating, cost analysis, cost control, forecasting, and related project controls activities.
• Develop, maintain, monitor, and analyze integrated project schedules using Primavera P6.
• Evaluate project performance, identify cost and schedule trends, and communicate issues requiring management attention.
• Perform schedule development, status updates,progress monitoring, variance analysis, and corrective-action support.
• Provide technical direction and, when delegated,supervision for cost engineering and/or planning and scheduling activities.
• Ensure assigned project controls work is completed accurately and according to established schedules and requirements.
• Support project organizational and administrative activities and coordinate with project management, engineering,construction, and other stakeholders.
• Develop solutions to complex project controls issues using independent judgment, creativity, and in-depth analysis of variable factors.
• Coordinate activities of other personnel asneeded and contribute to the development or improvement of project controls methods and processes.
• Work with Deltek Cobra for EVMS/cost processing and reporting, including work performed on the Laboratory red network.

• Bachelor's degree and a minimum of eight yearsof related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Advanced experience performing, monitoring, and reviewing project planning, scheduling, cost engineering, cost estimating, cost control, and cost analysis functions.
• Hands-on Primavera P6 experience, including schedule development, maintenance, monitoring, and analysis.
• Advanced knowledge of Earned Value Management System (EVMS) tools, processes, and project performance measurement.
• Experience with Deltek Cobra administration andbackend software capabilities, including the ability to work with Cobra in arestricted/red-network environment.
• Knowledge of engineering and construction management practices acquired through specialized instruction and/or practical experience.
• Proficiency with multiple project controls software applications, personal computer operating systems, and standard business software.
• Strong written and verbal communication skillsand the ability to work effectively with technical and non-technical personnel.
• Ability to work full-time on-site in Los Alamos,New Mexico on a 4/10 schedule.
• Active Q clearance or ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q clearance.

• Advanced Deltek Cobra administration experience,including backend configuration or software capabilities.
• Prior experience using Cobra and project controls tools on a classified or restricted red network.
• Experience supporting DOE/NNSA or other highly regulated government projects.
• Post-graduate coursework in project management,engineering, construction management, business, or a related discipline.
• Experience supervising, training, or providing technical direction to project controls personnel.

BGI offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package for eligible full-time employees, in accordance with plan documents, including:

• Pay depending on experience
• Employe…