Project Controls Engineer 3 (Project Controls 3)

Where You Will Do

What You Will Do

This Project Controls 3 (PCE3) position is a Project Controls Division position that implements LANL project controls system, processes, procedures and tools on a project or program. The PCE3 will receive training and orientation relative to the LANL program and Project Control requirements. The PCE3 will provide project controls support and performs 1) planning and scheduling activities including schedule development, maintenance, and monitoring activities, as directed; 2) cost engineering including cost estimating, analysis, and cost control activities, as directed; and 3) earned value management. A PCE3 will support and can lead oversight of change control, maintaining metrics and indicators, reporting variance, and prepare and review the preparation and presentation of cost engineering and planning activities. The PCE3 will supports project or program organizational and administrative activities and ensures work is completed as scheduled and as budgeted. Identifies cost trends for management attention.

This position requires strong in-depth knowledge of project controls, high degree of technical skilled experience, and proven ability to develop and implement policies that support project controls objectives.

What You Need

Minimum Job Requirements:

• Demonstrated advanced experience in the Project Controls function and sub functions of cost and schedule.
• Knowledge of using the EVMS analysis and reporting tool Encore Analytics Empower.
• Advanced experience of using the scheduling tool Primavera P6.
• Demonstrated advanced experience in performing, monitoring, and reviewing planning and scheduling functions, including schedule development, schedule control, and schedule analysis.
• Demonstrated advanced experience in cost engineering functions, including cost estimating, cost control, financial reporting systems, and cost and variance analysis
• Demonstrated experience in preparing project controls reports, plans, and detailed staffing utilization plans.
• Demonstrated experience with successful implementation and maintenance of an Earned Value Management System (EVMS).
• Demonstrated Knowledge and Experience working in large organizations, programs, or projects with significant fiscal and programmatic responsibilities.
• Knowledge of engineering and/or construction management customarily acquired over time through specialized instruction or practical experience.

Business Systems

• Demonstrated Knowledge and experience of financial reporting systems and specific project code of accounts.
• Demonstrated knowledge and advanced experience using scheduling software tools such as Primavera P6.
• Working Knowledge and experience in using cost processors such as Cobra.
• Demonstrated advanced knowledge and experience using personal computer operating systems and general computer applications and software, including several basic software applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Communication

• Excellent communication skills including interpersonal, verbal and written, demonstrating the ability to interact effectively with all levels of personnel.

Personal Leadership

• Distinguished record of accomplishment in following technical direction and goals, developing programs, implementing effective business practices and systems, analyzing budgets and finances, and interacting with customers and stakeholders.
• Demonstrated Leadership experience in effective decision-making and creative problem solving.
• Demonstrated experience and ability to build and grow effective internal and external organizational relationships.
• Demonstrated success and ability to work independently, organize, prioritize, and follow through to completion on multiple tasks under strict deadlines and changing priorities.
• Demonstrated experience working on multiple projects with frequent interruptions, varying priorities and deadlines while maintaining excellent quality in daily work.
• Experience mentoring or leading a team; providing personnel management support that includes training of technical and non-technical personnel and providing technical and operational direction to assigned personnel.

Education/Experience: Position requires a 1) Bachelor's Degree and 6 years of related experience; or 2) an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation. At this level, postgraduate course work may be desirable.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience in working on projects or programs throughout all phases: Initiation, Planning, Execution, and Closeout.
• Experience of using the cost processor Deltek Cobra.
• Experience with successful implementation and maintenance of rigorous EVMS principles and techniques that complies with EIA-748 in U.S. Government facilities, programs, and/or projects.
• Experience working with the Department of Energy (DOE) at headquarters or field office level, or with state and federal regulators.
• Knowledge of Laboratory processes and procedures customarily acquired over time through specialized instruction or practical experience.

Location:

This position will be physically located in Los Alamos, NM. Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security.

Position Commitment:

Regular appointment employees are required to serve a period of continuous service in their current position to be eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the time required, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. The position commitment for this position is 2 years.

Note to Applicants:

Applicants must submit a comprehensive cover letter along with a resume detailing how they meet each minimum requirement to be considered for this position.

While the posted salary range for this position is broad, it is highly unusual for selected applicants to be hired at the top end of the range and more common for selected candidates to grow into the full salary band over time.

Due to federal restrictions contained in the current National Defense Authorization Act, citizens of the People's Republic of China-including the special administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macau-as well as citizens of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea), and the Russian Federation, who are not Lawful Permanent Residents ("green card" holders) are prohibited from accessing facilities that support the mission, functions, and operations of national security laboratories and nuclear weapons production facilities, which includes Los Alamos National Laboratory.

Where You Will Work

Located in beautiful northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. Our generous benefits package includes:

• PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with the same large nationwide network
• Dental and vision insurance
• Free basic life and disability insurance
• Paid childbirth and parental leave
• Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually)
• Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
• Flexible schedules and time off (PTO and holidays)
• Onsite gyms and wellness programs
• Extensive relocation packages (outside a 50 mile radius)

Additional Details

Directive 206.2 - Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA indicating employee is suitable under NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.2. Please note that this requirement applies only to citizens of the United States. Foreign nationals are subject to a similar requirement under DOE Order 142.3A.

Clearance: Q (Position will be cleared to this level). Selected applicants will be subject to a background investigation conducted by or on behalf of the Federal Government, and must meet eligibility requirements* for access to classified matter. This position requires a Q clearance, and obtaining such clearance requires US Citizenship except in extremely rare circumstances. Dependent upon the position, additional authorization to access classified information may be required, which may or may not be available to dual citizens. Receipt of a Q clearance and additional access authorization ultimately is a decision of the Federal Government and not of Triad.

*Eligibility requirements: To obtain a clearance, an individual must be at least 18 years of age; U.S. citizenship is required except in very limited circumstances. See DOE Order 472.2 for additional information.

No Clearance: Position does not require a security clearance. Selected candidates will be subject to drug testing and other pre-employment background checks.

New-Employment Drug Test: The Laboratory requires successful applicants to complete a new-employment drug test and maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing. Although New Mexico and other states have legalized the use of marijuana, use and possession of marijuana remain illegal under federal law. A positive drug test for marijuana will result in termination of employment, even if the use was pre-offer.

Regular position: Term status Laboratory employees applying for regular-status positions are converted to regular status.

Internal Applicants: Regular appointment employees who have served the required period of continuous service in their current position are eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the required period of continuous service, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. Please refer to Policy Policy P701 for applicant eligibility requirements.

Equal Opportunity: Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to protected categories such as race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status or spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by federal, state, and local laws and regulations. The Laboratory is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request such an accommodation, please send an email to applyhelp@lanl.gov or call (505)-664-6947.