Project Controls Specialist

Akima Infrastructure Services, LLC (AIS), is actively seeking individuals who can contribute to national security within the project management and business services fields as part of our staff augmentation team supporting the Department of Energy (DOE) at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL). AIS has an established history of contributing to the success of our customer’s mission. Successful candidates will be employees of AIS, a premier government contractor charged with employing highly motivated and well-qualified personnel who can advance the missions of the ORNL in Oak Ridge, TN.

Though employed by AIS, the employee will take day‑to‑day direction from technical personnel employed directly by the research laboratory. Pay, benefits, human resource, and employment management functions are provided by AIS. Qualified applicants must be a U.S. citizen, at least 18 years of age, and able to meet pre‑employment requirements including any required physicals, drug screen, and/or background investigation to satisfy clearance requirements from the DOE.

To join our team of outstanding professionals, apply today.

• BS/BA in project or construction management, business, engineering, and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience. An equivalent combination of education, experience, and specialized training will be considered.
• Experience managing a schedule in a classified environment.
• Basic understanding of project controls best practices regarding scope, time, cost, and change management.
• Basic understanding of DOE Order 413.3b and EIA-748 compliant EVM.
• Hands‑on experience with Oracle Primavera, change control applications, and custom system and report development.
• Ability to obtain and retain DOE Q clearance.

• Active DOE Q Clearance.
• 5 years of experience successfully performing project controls for projects within the DOE or DOD.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, or equivalent project management certification.
• Experience with risk management, working with risk analysis and simulation software.
• Five years of project experience working within an EVMS environment compliant with EIA-748.
• Experience in training on project management principles or tools, specifically CAM training.

• Pre‑employment drug screen – external applicants selected for this position are required to successfully complete a post‑offer, pre‑employment drug test.
• Medical exam(s) – Job‑related pre‑placement medical examinations may be required for this position.
• This position may require the ability to obtain and maintain a clearance from the Department of Energy. If determined as such, this position would be identified as a Workplace Substance Abuse (WSAP) testing designated position.
• WSAP positions require participation in an ongoing random drug testing program in addition to the pre‑employment drug screen.

On‑Site

You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.