Senior Project Controls Engineer-Scheduling SME

Company Description:

Professional Project Services Inc. has upcoming opportunity for a Sr. Project Controls Engineer-Scheduling SME(Direct Hire) position at our office in Oak Ridge, TN. Please submit resumes via the web page link below.

Professional Project Services, Inc. (Pro2Serve) is a nationally-recognized technical and engineering services firm dedicated to providing critical infrastructure engineering services in support of our Nation's security. Using a disciplined systems engineering approach that is supported by an innovative software toolset, Pro2Serve provides solutions to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of our government and private clients. We support the defense, energy, and science markets through responsive, cost-effective execution of critical security, facilities and infrastructure, nuclear defense and nonproliferation, and environmental projects.

Job Description

• The ideal candidate is experienced in project controls analysis with an emphasis on critical path scheduling. Responsibilities include: Oversight of and independent professional analysis of contractor's schedule and project control system implementation
• Prepares critical path analysis and feedback
• Tracks subproject performance relative to schedule and budget
• Evaluates proposed baseline change proposals
• Evaluates project monthly reports for project controls-related sensitivities
• Identifies emerging project issues based on evaluation and interpretation of contractor data
• Prepare monthly reports on work accomplishments, SPI & CPI of the work performed
• Monitor cost on a weekly basis and alert the Federal Project Director of variances
• Provide scheduling support and oversight for projects from the conceptual design stage through construction, Startup and Commissioning, to help meet project schedules and budgets
• Assist Federal Project Directors in troubleshooting scheduling and budgeting problems prior to occurrence
• Provide support to clients in the research, review, and analysis of construction claims
• Serve as subject matter expert on scheduling and adherence to scheduling requirements and best practices (for large federal projects >$750M preferred)
• Plans and performs assessments as directed by management
• Reviews progress, evaluates results, and recommends changes to processes and procedures
• Produce high quality written assessment reports with minimal to no revisions
• Proven ability to work in a team environment always communicating professionally and with respect
• Ability to communicate well with others while negotiating, supervising, persuading, instructing, or being supervised
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize tasks, and deliver within expected timeframes
• Ability to learn new systems and methodologies
• Ability to analyze the work of others such as baseline analysis, reviewing monthly status schedule and reports, change controls documentation review, etc.
• Must be a skilled writer capable of delivering a finished technical report without assistance (Products are fully edited with no grammatical/syntax errors.)
• Must be a confident producer and presenter of project controls analysis that can pinpoint the prominent issues for management consideration. Presentation is professional, clear, concise, and logical
• Must be able to independently understand, digest and assimilate large volumes of data drawing independent conclusions and defend them
• Scheduling experience in engineering, construction, startup and commissioning phase of projects
• Knowledge of earned value management systems (EVMS) guidelines and DOE order 413.3b including prior experience performing project controls on federal government projects
• Advanced knowledge of and experience with project controls and/or project management, project budgets including cost estimating, cost control and cost analysis, project scheduling, implementation of corrective actions, developing and delivering detailed and accurate status reports
• Working knowledge of financial collection and reporting systems
• Proficiency in MS Office applications, such as Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Experience preferred - PowerBI or other data analytics tools including databases and dashboard development
• Work may be required outside normal business hours and sometimes on short notice

Job Requirements

Bachelor's degree from accredited institution

Minimum 10 years field project controls engineering/construction oversight/monitoring experience on large (greater than $10M) construction projects

Firsthand experience with Primavera/P6 and MS Office Suite

Duration:

Direct Hire

Federal Government Clearance:

This position may require the ability to obtain a government clearance. This position may require reviews and test for absence of any illegal drugs along with a background investigation by the Federal government in order to obtain an access authorization prior to employment, and subsequent reinvestigations may be required.

EEO Employer:

Affirmative Action Employer-M/F/Vet/Disab/LGBT

Benefits

Pro2Serve's benefits package was carefully designed to meet the needs of our employees and their families.

These benefits include:

• Major Medical Plan with Prescription Card, Dental Plan, Vision, and Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan 401(k)
• Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
• Comprehensive Leave
• 11 Holidays

Pay Rate:

Please submit salary or hourly rate requirements along with resume or in a cover letter.

Job location:

Oak Ridge, TN area

Please submit resumes via the web page link.

If you meet the above requirements/qualifications, please click the Apply Now button to submit your resume to be considered for this position, as well as added to our national database. We look forward to talking with candidates who have the requisite skills and experience level.