Project Controls Engineer 4

We are seeking an experienced Project Controls 4 professional to support complex engineering and construction projects through advanced cost engineering, planning, scheduling, forecasting, and Earned Value Management (EVMS). This senior-level role is responsible for providing technical leadership, developing project controls strategies, and ensuring projects remain on schedule and within budget.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience supporting large-scale capital projects and possesses expert-level knowledge of project controls principles, cost management, scheduling, and EVMS.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and analyze integrated project schedules.
• Perform advanced cost estimating, cost analysis, forecasting, and cost control.
• Support and maintain Earned Value Management System (EVMS) processes and reporting.
• Monitor project performance and identify cost and schedule variances.
• Develop recovery plans and recommend corrective actions to project leadership.
• Prepare project financial reports, forecasts, and performance metrics.
• Analyze project trends and communicate risks and opportunities to management.
• Support project planning, execution, and closeout activities.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to project controls personnel.
• Coordinate with engineering, procurement, construction, finance, and project management teams.
• Ensure project controls deliverables are completed accurately and on schedule.
• Support proposal development, project startup, and strategic planning efforts.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for project controls processes, cost management, scheduling, and EVMS.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 12 years of related Project Controls experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Advanced knowledge of project controls methodologies and industry best practices.
• Experience supporting complex engineering, construction, or capital projects.

Required Experience

Candidates should have demonstrated experience with:

• Cost estimating and cost engineering
• Budget development and forecasting
• Cost control and variance analysis
• Project planning and scheduling
• Critical Path Method (CPM) scheduling
• Earned Value Management System (EVMS)
• Financial reporting and project performance analysis
• Schedule development, maintenance, and progress monitoring
• Risk identification and corrective action planning
• Working with multidisciplinary engineering and construction teams

Preferred Software Experience

Experience with one or more of the following is preferred:

• Primavera P6
• Deltek Cobra
• Microsoft Project
• Microsoft Excel (Advanced)
• EVMS software and reporting tools
• Project financial management systems

Desired Skills

• Expert knowledge of project controls principles and methodologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to lead complex projects with minimal supervision.
• Proven ability to identify project risks and develop practical solutions.
• Experience mentoring junior project controls professionals.
• Strong understanding of engineering and construction project execution.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting Department of Energy (DOE), federal, or nuclear projects.
• Previous experience serving as a Control Account Manager (CAM) is highly desirable.
• Professional certifications such as PMP, EVP, PSP, or CCP are a plus.
• Active DOE clearance or the ability to obtain one is preferred.