Project Controls Engineer 1​/2 (Project Controls 1​/2

What You Will Do

This position is open for external candidates only to apply. This position will be filled at the Project Controls 1/Project Controls 2, depending on the skills of the selected candidate. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if the candidate is hired at the higher level.

This position provides project controls support and performs schedule development, maintenance, and monitoring activities, as directed. Performs cost estimating, analysis, and cost control activities, as directed. Support cost engineering and/or planning and scheduling activities.

Performs cost estimating, analysis, and control activities, as directed. Performs schedule development, maintenance, and monitoring activities, as directed. Supervises cost engineering and/or planning and scheduling activities, when delegated.

• Demonstrated ability to work independently, organize, prioritize, and follow through to completion on multiple tasks under strict deadlines and changing priorities.
• Demonstrated successful experience working on multiple projects with frequent interruptions, varying priorities and deadlines while maintaining excellent quality in daily work.
• Excellent capabilities with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to obtain a Q clearance.

• Two years of experience working in a large organizations, programs, or projects with significant fiscal and programmatic scope.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively interface with all levels of management and staff.
• Successful track record in following technical direction and goals, implementing effective business practices and systems, analyzing budgets and finances, and interacting with customers and stakeholders.

Education/Project Controls 1:
Position requires an Associates Degree and 2 years related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.

Education/Project Controls 2:
Position requires a Bachelor's Degree and 4 years of related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.

• Knowledge in using schedule software tools, including customarily acquired over time through education, or practical experience.
• Knowledge in performing, monitoring, and reviewing planning and scheduling functions, including schedule development, schedule control, schedule analysis, cost estimating, cost control, financial reporting systems, budgets analysis, and cost variance analysis, customarily acquired over time through education, or practical experience.
• Excellent communication skills including interpersonal, verbal and written, demonstrating the ability to interact effectively with all levels of personnel.

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

Regular appointment employees are required to serve a period of continuous service in their current position in order to be eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the time required, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. The position commitment for this position is 2 years.

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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