Project Controls

Position Overview

Spectra Tech has an immediate need for Project Controls 4 in Los Alamos, NM.

Position typically requires a bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 15 years related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. At this level, post‑graduate coursework may be expected. The role supports the Earned Value Management System (EVMS) and Project Controls System, performs cost estimating, analysis and control activities, and, as delegated, supervises and provides technical direction for cost engineering and/or planning/scheduling activities.

The position identifies trends for management attention.

Supervises schedule development, maintenance and monitoring activities; supervises cost engineering analysis and control activities; prepares and reviews the preparation and presentation of cost engineering and planning activities; supports project organizational and administrative activities. The role is responsible for cost engineering and cost analysis/control and planning and scheduling activities for projects with significant non‑routine requirements or for discipline/projects/proposal cost and planning activities requiring a high degree of technical skilled experience.

Demonstrated skill in identifying, analyzing and providing innovative solutions to cost engineering and schedule guidance to projects; ensures work is completed as scheduled. Identifies cost trends for management attention; uses broad expertise and unique knowledge to contribute to development of objectives and principles and to achieve goals creatively and effectively. Develops advanced concepts, techniques, and standards based on professional principles and theories, and is viewed as an expert within the Laboratory.

Works on unusually significant, unique or complex issues, providing highly creative solutions that may require evaluation of intangibles. Has impact on success of future concepts, products or technologies. Works under consultative direction toward predetermined long‑range targets; assignments are often self‑initiated and virtually self‑supervisory. Uses independent judgment and wide latitude in methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results.

Position requires experience in performing, monitoring, and reviewing planning and scheduling functions—including schedule development, control, and analysis—as well as cost engineering functions—including cost estimating, cost control, financial reporting systems, and cost analysis—in the field and the home office. Also requires knowledge of supervision, personnel administration, and training of technical and non‑technical personnel; strong oral and written communication skills; proficiency using personal computer operating systems and multiple discipline‑specific software applications;

and knowledge of financial report systems, controller account codes, and understanding of controller instructions that impact project controls (including project financial status reports and earned revenue determination data). Demonstrates an intermediate level of understanding of project controls general technical skills.

Also required knowledge of engineering and/or construction management customarily acquired over time through specialized instruction or practical experience. For positions also serving as a Control Account Manager (CAM), subject‑matter expertise and proven experience with project controls and/or project management, project budgets including cost estimating, cost control and cost analysis, project scheduling, and implementation of corrective actions is necessary. Must develop and deliver detailed and accurate status reports and possess subject‑matter expertise in engineering functions and principles required to understand and successfully implement and monitor technical projects.

Expert level knowledge of EVMS tools and processes is required.