Senior Project Controls Engineer/Specialist

Accountabilities • Develop, establish, and maintain cost control and/or planning and scheduling processes for large, complex projects.

• Provide guidance and specialized support for resolving challenging project controls issues and performance concerns.

• Work directly with clients and participate in regular project meetings, providing clear statistical reports and performance updates.

• Develop project control tools and reporting mechanisms that give project and company leadership visibility into cost, schedule, and performance.

• Develop and maintain work breakdown structures in collaboration with affected departments and project stakeholders.

• Analyze, evaluate, forecast, and report schedule performance against established baselines.

• Analyze project costs and performance, identify variances, and develop forecasts to support effective project decision-making.

• Maintain systems that clearly demonstrate the hierarchy and relationships between project plans and schedules.

• Customize project control systems and processes to address specific project requirements.

• Collect and evaluate historical project performance data to improve future planning, forecasting, and project controls.

• Assess the potential impact of design or construction changes, schedule delays, and other project developments.

• Coordinate staffing requirements, assign project activities, supervise work, and support the training and development of assigned personnel.

• Conduct performance reviews and contribute to the professional development of team members.

• Take on additional project controls and project management responsibilities as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

• 5+ years of relevant project controls, project management, engineering, construction, or related experience.

• Working knowledge of engineering principles, particularly in electrical, mechanical, civil, or a related discipline.

• Strong understanding of cost control, planning, scheduling, forecasting, performance analysis, and project reporting.

• Proficiency with project controls software and Microsoft Office applications.

• Familiarity with established industry practices, project control methodologies, and tools.

• Ability to analyze complex project information, identify risks or variances, and develop practical solutions.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present project information clearly to clients, management, and cross-functional stakeholders.

• Ability to organize multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain accuracy in a demanding project environment.

• Demonstrated potential to operate in a leadership capacity, including coordinating work and supporting the development of other personnel.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and forecasting skills.

• Ability to work effectively with clients, project teams, management, and other stakeholders.

• Must be a U.S. Person.

• No security clearance is required for this position.

Benefits

• Remote position available anywhere in the United States.

• Salary range of $74,800–$130,900 per year .

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.

• Paid time off and company holidays.

• 401(k) retirement savings plan.

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).

• Life insurance.

• Flexible work schedules.

• Opportunities for professional growth and career development.

• Opportunity to work on complex projects across defense, intelligence, infrastructure, and technology-related environments.

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