Project Controls 3 - Los Alamos, New Mexico, United States

Pay Range · USD $185, USD $227,000.00 /Yr. · About Us · Join Our Mission · At Omega Technical Services, every role supports a mission that matters. Whether you're advancing national security, driving innovation in nuclear infrastructure, or supporting critical DOE and DoD operati ...

Job description

Pay Range

USD $185, USD $227,000.00 /Yr.

About Us

Join Our Mission

At Omega Technical Services, every role supports a mission that matters. Whether you're advancing national security, driving innovation in nuclear infrastructure, or supporting critical DOE and DoD operations, you're part of something bigger here.

Overview

Omega Technical Services is seeking a highly motivated Project Controls 3 to support ongoing operations in Los Alamos, NM.

The Senior Project Controls / Cost Engineer provides advanced support to the Earned Value Management System (EVMS) and Project Controls System, performing and overseeing cost engineering, planning, and scheduling activities for assigned projects.  This position requires a seasoned professional who applies extensive experience, professional judgment, and Laboratory objectives to resolve complex project controls issues creatively and effectively. The role involves independent execution, trend analysis for management attention, and potential supervision or technical direction of cost engineering and planning/scheduling personnel.

Responsibilities

• Support and implement Earned Value Management System (EVMS) and Project Controls processes.

• Perform cost estimating, cost analysis, and cost control activities for assigned projects.

• Develop, maintain, and monitor project schedules, including schedule analysis and reporting.

• Identify cost and schedule trends and communicate findings to management for timely decision-making.

• Support project organizational and administrative activities as delegated.

• Provide technical direction and oversight for cost engineering and/or planning and scheduling activities when assigned.

• Ensure assigned work is completed in accordance with approved schedules and project requirements.

• Contribute to the development and improvement of project controls methodologies, tools, and processes.

• Prepare and deliver accurate, detailed status reports to project and management stakeholders.

• Coordinate activities of other personnel as required.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, business, or a related field.

• Post-graduate coursework in engineering, project management, cost engineering, or a related discipline is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of related experience in project controls, cost engineering, planning, and scheduling, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Candidate must be a U.S. Citizen
• Active DOE Q Clearance with eligibility for A-Level Access.

• Demonstrated experience performing, monitoring, and reviewing:

  • Cost estimating

  • Cost control and cost analysis

  • Schedule development, control, and analysis

• Advanced working knowledge of EVMS tools, principles, and processes.

• Experience working in both field and home office environments.

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to resolve complex project controls issues independently.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel and Word.

• Strong oral and written communication skills.

• Ability to work with minimal direction and exercise significant judgment and initiative.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience serving as a Control Account Manager (CAM).

• Advanced knowledge of:

  • Project budgeting

  • Cost estimating, cost control, and cost analysis

  • Project scheduling and corrective action implementation

• Experience supporting engineering or construction management projects in a DOE or national laboratory environment.

• Experience supervising or mentoring technical and non-technical personnel.

• Proficiency with multiple discipline-specific project controls or scheduling software applications.

• Demonstrated ability to develop new methods, tools, or approaches to improve project controls performance.

Work Schedule

A 40 hour work week is scheduled. Client utilizes various work schedules including 5/8s (8 hour/day; five days per week), 4/10's (10 hours/day; four days per week), and 9/80's (9 hours/day, five days on week AA and four days on week BB. Work week excludes Client holidays. Each workday has 30-minute lunch. Overtime will be expected at times to meet deliverables and will be utilized at the discretion of the Manager.

Why Omega Technical Services?

Omega Technical Services is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business and a trusted partner to the Department of Energy, Department of Defense, and other commercial clients, supporting mission-critical projects that shape national security and technological innovation. Our culture is defined by leadership, initiative, and trust. Our values drive meaningful outcomes and long-term impact.

At Omega Technical Services, you'll work alongside elite subject matter experts who thrive on being challenged, innovation, and collaboration. We offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to grow your career in a mission-first, people-focused environment.

When you join Omega Technical Services, you're not just starting a job, you're building a career that honors the past, powers today's progress, and accelerates the most vital missions of tomorrow.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Omega Technical Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or status as a qualified individual with a disability or protected veteran.