Project Controls Engineer Construction

About Aleut Federal

Aleut Federal is an Alaskan Native-owned enterprise dedicated to supporting the Unangax people of the Aleutian Islands. We provide top-notch service to various branches of the federal government and prioritize community involvement. Our culture encourages growth, diversity, and inclusion, and our motto, "We are One," reflects our unity and purpose.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Project Controls Engineer Construction will work with our Oak Ridge, TN, PMO team. The ideal candidate for this opportunity will be Cost and Schedule Engineers with proficiency in Primavera (P6) scheduling software, EVMS (Earned Value Management Systems), and working knowledge of the financial collection and reporting systems such as Deltek Costpoint Version 8.2 cost processor and accounting system.  The ideal candidate must be proficient in MS Office (Microsoft Project is a plus) applications to support the flow of information and data between software applications referenced above.

 ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• In the development of baseline schedules and estimates, apply project management practices, including Earned Value Management System (EVMS) guidelines, as compliant with Department of Energy Acquisition Requirements EIA-748 and DOE-G 413.3b-10A Earned Value Management System (EVMS) and FAR Subpart 34.2 Earned Value Management System.
• Plan, develop, and monitor project schedules in Primavera (P6) Professional Scheduling Software to produce and integrate engineering, design, procurement, fabrication, and construction deliverables.
• Develop the work sequence structure for a project to ensure effective control of risk management issues, efficient and cost-effective work sequencing, and resource allocation.  Periodically review the project status by analyzing actual physical progress and reported activity completion and comparing that information to the project schedule.
• Document project progress and changes, forecast project cost and schedule impacts, and communicate progress updates and projections to team members.  Conduct review meetings to formulate solutions and approaches for schedule logic and resource problem areas.
• Support the preparation and schedule alignment of budgetary estimates, including validation of the estimates for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with corporate procedures.
• Incorporate validated estimates within Primavera (P6) to produce resource-loaded schedules and cost profiles.
• Develop and analyze resource and spending profiles to optimize staff management, work priorities, and alignment with funding profiles.
• Support scope management and maintain the Performance Measurement Baseline (PMB) scope, schedule, and budget through Baseline Change Request (BCR) development and processing.
• Complete weekly, bi-weekly, and monthly project updates as required to support schedule reviews, progress reporting, project performance analysis, and metric data.
• Coordinate and expedite the flow of project accounting information, including charge code management, labor hour tracking and reporting, and invoiced and accrued costs tracking and reporting.
• Work with technical leads and management staff to monthly evaluate and produce Estimate-to-Completion (ETC) and Estimate-at-Completion (EAC) data.
• Prepare summary and detail-level reports, the fundamental monitoring tools for identifying project progress and problems. Prepare status reports and provide detailed analysis of project status using earned value management techniques and tools.
• Analyze invoices, commitments, and schedules to produce cash flow reports.
• Resource load project schedules and provide manpower forecasting and analysis.
• Conduct change control following established procedures.
• Interacted with subcontractors and coordinated and incorporated schedule updates into the master schedule.
• Coordinate with various customer and stakeholder organizations on the status of work being performed and process logic change requests while analyzing these impacts on the schedule and resource allocation.
• Operate in a teamwork environment to resolve schedule constraints.
• Visit project sites and coordinate schedule updates with superintendents.

 EDUCATION/TRAINING

• Five (5) to ten (10) years of experience in EPC Project control engineering (scheduling), estimating, or project management is required.
• BA/BS degree in a related field and at least five (5) years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proficiency with Primavera (P6) Professional scheduling software.

 KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS

• Working knowledge of financial collection and reporting systems such as Deltek Costpoint cost processor and accounting system.
• Working knowledge of Procore project management software.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications, such as Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, and working knowledge of MS Access.
• Prior experience and execution of Project Controls work on federal government projects required.
• The ideal candidate for this position will possess expertise in Earned Value Management systems.
• Must be a US citizen and be able to pass a background check.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must perform work activities requiring interaction, negotiating, instructing, supervising, persuading, or speaking with others.
• Must be able to work under supervision and respond appropriately and professionally to criticism from a supervisor.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Ability to work with time constraints.
• Ability to prioritize and re-prioritize tasks.
• Ability to work as a team member.
• Apply lessons learned regarding cost estimates, scheduling, quality control, etc.
• Ability to learn new methods and systems.
• Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers, supervisors, and the general public.

We are accepting ongoing applications for this position.

Aleut offers the following benefits to eligible employees:

• Health insurance
• Dental/Vision insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Life insurance
• 401k and match

At Aleut, our culture thrives on diversity, inclusion, and collaboration. Integrating diverse perspectives opens up new possibilities, fosters innovation, and fully harnesses our team's potential. We are committed to creating an environment where every employee feels valued, included, and inspired to grow and find purpose. Join us and be part of a culture that celebrates differences and belonging for everyone, without regard to race, color, religion, or belief, national, social, or ethnic origin, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression pregnancy, reproductive health decision, familial responsibilities, marital status, age, physical, mental, or sensory disability, or military/veteran status. We welcome everyone as they are!

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