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Amentum Project Controls Engineer (Mid-Career) in Richland, Washington
Title Project Controls Engineer (Mid-Career)
Position Number 39158
Company WA River Protection Solutions
City/State Richland, WA
Location 2750E/200E
Posted 06/19/2024
Closes 07/03/2024
Regular/Temporary Regular
Full/Part-Time Full-Time
Job Responsibilities/Duties
Washington River Protection Solutions (WRPS) seeks two Project Controls Engineers to support the Capital Projects/Project Controls organization. The Integrated Project Control Engineers will function as a senior project cost analyst and schedulers. This position prepares, maintains, reviews and revises baseline schedules and budgets for programmatic/project activities and/or line-item construction project activities. The work will be performed per applicable DOE and WRPS orders, standards, procedures, and guidelines using established DOE and industry methodologies and techniques. They will review work for completeness as required by project specifications and scope definition. Applies standard cost and/or scheduling data to departmental programs or systems. They will be responsible for utilizing the tools and systems necessary to effectively and proactively manage and control concurrent projects throughout the organization from proposal through execution and completion. Tasks may include the preparation, monitoring and control of baseline detailed and integrated master summary schedules and milestones; preparation, monitoring and control of baseline time-phased budgets; cost control and earned value performance measurement including the Budgeted Cost for Work Scheduled (BCWS), Budgeted Cost for Work Performed (BCWP), Actual Cost of Work Performed (ACWP), and Schedule Variance (SV)/Cost Variance (CV); and associated reporting and information distribution internally and externally to key stakeholders.
Project Controls Engineer, responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
Under minimal supervision, responsible for the coordination and limited direction of estimating, planning, and scheduling, cost engineering functions and resources for the purpose of providing high quality estimates, budgets, cost and schedule analysis and timely, accurate reports for measuring the performance and progress of projects.
Assists in developing estimates, budgets, schedules and forecasts and track performance against the established baselines. Advise management of project/work status for problem resolution decision making.
Develops forecasts and assures that all pertinent information is updated in relation to the present scope of work.
Assists in the preparation of cost and scheduling procedures for projects. Responsible for the validity of the project coding structures and work packages in the assigned area. Designs or assists in the design of a work-breakdown structure.
Assists in developing project budget estimates and estimate of cost to go. Analyze and report performance parameters, evaluate and advise management on schedule status based on project baselines and actual accomplishments.
Develops, implements, analyzes, and maintains comprehensive, integrated project schedules and cost baselines based on thorough analysis of project requirements by applying advanced project controls and business system techniques to support DOE Orders.
Develops, implements, and analyzes, and maintains critical path method logic diagrams that require critical path analysis for time and resource management of manpower, equipment, or facilities.
Participate in planning meetings as appropriate and gather data for database input.
Ensures reporting, charging, and accounting practices are consistent with site and DOE policies and/or procedures.
Extracts data from site financial and project control systems and compile information for analysis relevant to project or work activity controls analysis and reporting.
Evaluates actual expenditures against the approved cost estimates and if differences are significant, determine and report the cause for the differences. Recommends alternatives to restoring timeline and schedule continuity.
Collects and compiles relevant data, perform necessary analysis, and provide performance indicator status monthly. Generate and distribute routine charts, graphs, and statistical data in a timely manner. Develop ad hoc reports and presentations as necessary and as directed.
Assist in analysis and development of project schedule and cost variances.
Implements, analyzes, and maintains cost and schedule trend program, baseline change program and forecast process.
Evaluates and analyzes manpower and budget/funding impacts from varying organization or project changes or modifications.
Comply with WRPS policies and procedures.
Ensure ISMS principles are incorporated into organization's activities.
Ability to manage a change in priorities.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Grade 17:
Bachelor's Degree (BA/BS) in Business, Construction Management, Project Management or related field;
Five (5) years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Grade 18:
Bachelor's Degree (BA/BS) in Business, Construction Management, Project Management or related field
Seven (7) years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Note the essential duties for this grade level are like that of the previous grade level, however the scope of responsibility is larger, and the expected level of performance is increased.
Grade 19:
Bachelor's Degree (BA/BS) in Business, Construction Management, Project Management or related field;
Nine (9) years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Note the essential duties for this grade level are like that of the previous grade level, however the scope of responsibility is significantly larger, and the expected level of performance is greatly increased.
Desired Qualifications
Experience with earned value systems, including but not limited to cost analysis, EAC development, schedule development and maintenance, earned value reporting systems, subcontract management, estimating, and Primavera P6 knowledge.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills needed to be able to communicate with personnel, management, and support organizations.
Takes prompt action to accomplish assigned objectives. General understanding and identification of issues and opportunities.
Possesses advanced knowledge of both cost and schedule areas of Project Controls (Integrated).
Prior project controls experience supporting DOE projects or similar government agencies.
Prior project controls experience supporting DOE Minor Construction and Capital Line-item projects in accordance with DOE O 413.3B.
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
Experience working in the following software: P6, Cost Plan, Tank Farm Project Management (TFPM), Hanford Data Integrator System (HANDI), Automated Accrual System (AAS), Asset Suite, Charging Authorization System (TFWCA), Rules of Performance (ROP), and Microsoft Suite.
Compensation & Benefits
Grade 17:
Hiring Range Minimum: $94,650
Hiring Range Maximum: $119,250
Grade 18:
Hiring Range Minimum: $104,175
Hiring Range Maximum: $131,425
Grade 19:
Hiring Range Minimum: $114,475
Hiring Range Maximum: $144,325
WRPS offers a comprehensive benefits package to include medical/dental/vision, short-and long-term disability, life insurance, 401(k) with employer match, and paid time off. For a full list of benefits please visithttps://hmis.hanford.gov/hr/page.cfm/HEWTBenefits
In accordance with the company's philosophy on compensation for exempt and salaried non-exempt employees, WRPS takes into consideration a variety of factors when determining initial salary to include assigned job scope and responsibility, a candidate's qualifications as compared to internal comparators performing in a similar role, and the external labor market. A salary offer will be made within the targeted hiring range posted. Note a candidate's prior salary history will not be taken into consideration.
Relocation Funding Provided Yes
U.S. Citizenship Required Yes
Clearance Required No
Job Classification Exempt
Shift Work Required No
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