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Navarro Research and Engineering · 7 hours ago

Project Controls 3 #3109 (3715)

Los Alamos, NM

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Navarro Research and Engineering is an award-winning federal contractor dedicated to advancing clean energy and delivering effective solutions in the nuclear and environmental fields. The Project Controls Engineer will support schedule development, maintenance, reporting, and cost control activities for the Plutonium Facilities Engineering projects, ensuring adherence to safety and security protocols while fostering a collaborative work environment.

Environmental ConsultingTechnical SupportWaste Management

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Assures safety and security compliance, maintains required safety and security training, and makes safety and security an integral part of every task, including taking the necessary steps to stop work if continuing the job is unsafe or compromises security

Fosters a mutually respectful and inclusive work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment

Adheres to the Plutonium Facilities Engineering Division's policies, programs, procedures, and practices

Verifies the adequacy and completeness of Plutonium Facilities Engineering schedule updates

Performs schedule development, analysis, and maintenance using Primavera P6 or similar scheduling tools

Develops and maintains detailed resource-loaded schedules that align with project scope, milestones, and deliverables

Monitors schedule performance, identify variances, and provide actionable recovery strategies

Prepares and deliver comprehensive project controls reports (daily, weekly, monthly) to project engineers, engineering leads, and stakeholders

Ensures data integrity and compliance with internal procedures

Provides mentoring and guidance to junior project controls staff

Qualification

Project controls experiencePrimavera P6CPM schedulingMicrosoft ExcelData analysisEarned value managementDOE/NNSAEffective communicationProblem-solvingOrganizational skillsTeam collaboration

Required

Position requires a minimum of 5-8 years of experience in project controls, preferably supporting complex engineering and construction projects, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

PMI-SP, PMP, AACE, or similar certifications are a plus

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work

Effective communication skills necessary to communicate, contribute, and be a part of a team

Advanced knowledge of project controls principles, including CPM scheduling and performance measurement

Proficiency in Primavera P6

Strong skills in Microsoft Excel and data analysis

Familiarity with earned value management principles and application

Strong understanding of engineering and construction workflows

Effective problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines

Familiarity with DOE, NNSA, or nuclear facility project requirements is a plus

Due to the nature of the government contract requirements and/or clearances requirements, US citizenship is required