ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking a Sr. Project Controls/EVMS Administrator to join our team supporting the Los Alamos National Laboratory! This position is full-time and will be based out of Los Alamos, New Mexico with hybrid flexibility.

Responsibilities

Supervises and oversees project controls activities, including schedule development, maintenance, monitoring, cost engineering, cost analysis, and cost control.

Leads preparation, review, and presentation of cost engineering, planning, scheduling, and project controls deliverables.

Provides project controls support for complex projects with significant technical, non-routine, or high-value requirements.

Monitors project performance, identifies cost and schedule trends, analyzes risks, and recommends innovative solutions to support project success.

Ensures work is completed according to established schedules, budgets, and project objectives.

Develops and applies advanced project controls concepts, techniques, standards, and processes.

Provides expert guidance and resolution of complex project issues requiring independent analysis, creativity, and sound judgment.

Performs and reviews planning and scheduling functions, including schedule development, schedule control, and schedule analysis.

Performs and reviews cost engineering functions, including cost estimating, cost control, financial reporting, and cost analysis.

Supports project controls activities in both field and home office environments.

Provides leadership, supervision, training, and direction to technical and non-technical personnel.

Serves as a Control Account Manager (CAM), when assigned, by managing control accounts, monitoring cost and schedule performance, implementing corrective actions, and providing accurate project status reporting.

Applies expert knowledge of Earned Value Management System (EVMS) tools and processes to monitor and improve project performance.

Requirements

Education & Years of Experience – Bachelor’s Degree and 12+ years of relevant experience; additional, relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

Citizenship – To be considered, you must be a United States (U.S.) citizen due to the federal nature of the work.

Clearance – To be considered, you must be able to obtain and maintain a government issued clearance, if needed.

Extensive experience in project controls, cost engineering, planning, scheduling, and project management.

Demonstrated expertise in managing complex projects and resolving challenging technical or project execution issues.

Advanced knowledge and experience with:

Schedule development, maintenance, control, and analysis

Cost estimating, cost control, and cost analysis

Financial reporting systems and project performance measurement

Earned Value Management System (EVMS) tools and processes

Experience supporting project controls functions in both field and home office environments.

Knowledge of engineering and/or construction management principles gained through specialized education, training, or practical experience.

Knowledge of project financial systems, controller account codes, financial status reports, and earned revenue determination processes.

Experience supervising, mentoring, and training technical and non-technical staff.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Proficiency with computer operating systems, standard software applications, and discipline-specific project controls software.

Ability to work independently, establish priorities, and exercise sound judgment with minimal supervision.

Ability to develop objectives, processes, and solutions using advanced technical knowledge and professional principles.

For CAM responsibilities: demonstrated experience managing project budgets, schedules, corrective actions, status reporting, and technical project execution.

About the Site

The NNSA's Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL), located in Los Alamos, New Mexico, is a design laboratory responsible for the safety and reliability of the nuclear explosives package in nuclear weapons. This lab possesses unique capabilities in neutron scattering, enhanced surveillance, radiography, and plutonium science and engineering (energy.gov).