Location: On-Site, New Mexico
Schedule: 4/10s
Duration: 12 months (with strong likelihood of extension)
Clearance: No clearance required
Access Requirements: A-level site access
Hiring Need: Immediate

Overview

Seeking an experienced Project Controls Engineer to support schedule development, maintenance, cost analysis, and integrated project controls activities for high-impact engineering and construction projects. This role provides critical support to engineering and operations teams, ensuring disciplined project execution, accurate schedule/cost performance reporting, and adherence to internal program requirements.

The ideal candidate brings a strong command of Primavera P6, understands complex engineering workflows, and can operate in fast-paced, multidisciplinary environments with minimal oversight.

Core Responsibilities

• Uphold all safety, security, and operational compliance requirements.

• Maintain required site training and incorporate safety/security into every task.

• Promote and support an inclusive, respectful, and harassment-free work environment.

Project Controls Functions

• Develop, analyze, and maintain integrated project schedules using Primavera P6 or similar tools.

• Create and manage resource-loaded schedules aligned with project milestones and deliverables.

• Validate schedule updates for completeness, accuracy, and compliance.

• Monitor schedule performance, identify variances, and recommend recovery strategies.

• Support cost estimating, cost control, and cost/schedule integration activities.

• Prepare and deliver daily, weekly, and monthly project control reports for engineering leadership and stakeholders.

• Ensure data integrity and alignment with internal procedures and project requirements.

• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior project controls personnel.

Job Knowledge & Skill Requirements

• Advanced understanding of project controls, CPM scheduling, and performance measurement.

• Proficiency in Primavera P6 (required).

• Strong Excel skills and ability to translate data into operational insights.

• Familiarity with Earned Value Management (EVM) principles.

• Strong understanding of engineering and construction workflows.

• Ability to handle competing priorities while maintaining accuracy and timeliness.

• Exceptional communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills.

• Experience working within structured, procedure-driven environments (nuclear/DOE/NNSA experience is a plus, but not required).

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of project controls experience supporting complex engineering and construction projects.

• Strong P6 experience required; advanced certifications preferred (PMI-SP, PMP, AACE, etc.).

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across technical teams.