Project Controls Engineer

Senior Project Controls Engineer

GDIT is seeking an experienced Project Controls Engineer to lead development and management of the program master schedule for a large complex program under US Strategic Command. The role includes cost & schedule integration aligned with contractual scope and day‑to‑day performance oversight of scope, schedule, cost, and risk.

• Schedule Management: establish and maintain the overall schedule baseline and Integrated Master Schedule (IMS); collaborate with program schedulers; contribute to deliverable/CDRL submission performance.
• Cost Management: assist with development and maintenance of the overall cost baseline through the IMS; generate completion forecast estimates; collaborate with the program financial analyst for cost performance management, analysis, and reporting.
• Risk Management:
  
  collaborate with the risk team to maintain risk register and program management reserves.
• PMO Management: communicate & collaborate with local and corporate functional managers; manage program proposals and pricing initiatives.
• Program Excellence: manage customer and supplier relationships, technical execution, schedule, risk, quality, and financial performance; implement return‑to‑green plans; promote technology insertion and continuous improvement.
• Team Culture: build a culture consistent with GDIT values; engage employees; foster diversity and inclusion.

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field preferred.
• 4+ years of project controls / project management experience in similar size & complexity programs.
• Hands‑on experience managing program scope, schedule, cost, risk, and quality.
• Business‑management acumen with a proactive approach to financial and performance metrics.
• Familiarity with EVMS and Six Sigma principles.
• Leadership and communication skills for employee engagement and professional development.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Project or Primavera P6 with full schedule logic and resource loading.
• U.S. citizenship and eligibility to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
• Preferred: proficiency with Power BI, Excel Power Query, and macros.

Salary range: $83,927 - $113,549 (dependent on experience, location, and contractual requirements).

• Scheduled weekly hours: 40.
• Travel required:
  
  less than 10%.
• Telecommuting: onsite.
• Work location:
  
  Norfolk, VA, USA.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans