Project Controls Engineer Security Clearance

Position: Project Controls Engineer with Security Clearance
Location: Mc Lean

AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL CONRACTORS (Special Projects), INC

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title:

Project Scheduler [Exempt]

Job Location:

Doha, Qatar American International Contractors (Special Projects), Inc. (AICI-SP) is seeking a meticulous and proactive Project Scheduler with expertise in Primavera P6 software to join our U.S. Embassy project management team in Doha, Qatar. This person will be responsible for creating, updating, and maintaining comprehensive project schedules, tracking progress against baselines, and providing insightful analysis to project teams and management to ensure timely project delivery An active U.S. Secret Level Security Clearance is a requirement for this position.

AICI-SP has established itself as one of the leading construction firms in the Department of State, Overseas Building Operations (OBO) program. We continue to win important contracts and projects throughout this program and others. We have a culture of innovation where our employees can make a difference and are looking for like-minded, dynamic individuals to come and join our rapidly expanding team.

We are searching for individuals who hold an active secret security clearance, may have held a clearance in the recent past or have the ability to obtain a security clearance. Experience working with Department of State OBO or U.S. Corps of Engineer as your client and any international experience is highly valued.
Our employees are our most valuable resources, and we strive to ensure that every one of them is treated as such. In keeping with this philosophy, we offer a competitive benefits package including:
Health insurance (medical, dental, vision), paid federal holidays, long- and short- term disability, life insurance, paid vacation, and a 401K matching program. PRIMARY FUNCTION: A Primavera-trained Project Scheduler with construction and OCONUS experience is responsible for developing, maintaining, and monitoring detailed project schedules using Oracle Primavera P6 to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for the overall cost control tracking of the project (time, labor, material, equipment, etc.)
• Responsible for the maintenance of the required schedules and related documents in compliance with client provisions or as requested by the Project Director/COR (this includes maintaining the original cost-loaded base line for the duration of the project)
• Schedule Development & Maintenance: o Develop, update, and maintain detailed, resource-loaded project schedules (baselines, progress updates, forecasts) using Primavera P6 software for assigned projects.

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Collaboration:

o Work closely with project managers, engineers, procurement team, subcontractors, and other stakeholders to gather project requirements, define activities, durations, and dependencies, and ensure alignment across all project aspects.
o Meet with OBO Scheduler at the project site after coordinated schedule development to refine and finalize the BPES for presentation to OBO and contractor management teams.

• Progress Monitoring & Analysis: o Monitor project progress and performance daily/weekly, identify critical paths, milestones, and potential delays or constraints.

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Risk Management:

o Analyze schedule variances, identify root causes of delays, and recommend corrective actions or "what-if" scenarios to mitigate risks and recover lost time.

• Reporting & Communication: o Prepare and present regular reports, dashboards, and forecasts for management and clients, distilling complex scheduling data into clear, actionable insights.

• Documentation & Compliance: o Ensure all project files and scheduling procedures are properly documented and comply with internal standards and contractual requirements.
• Other duties as directed by the Project Engineer, Project Manager or Operations Manager KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE AND SPECIAL

SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Active U.S. Secret Security Clearance (must be authorized to work in the U.S.)

• Experience as a construction project scheduler using the Contractor’s current scheduling software (Primavera) on at least two previous projects of comparable scope of work and…