Manager - PMO Project Controls

SURATech, LLC (Jefferson Lab) • Newport News, VA

20d • $150,800 - $219,550 • Remote

About The Position

The Manager, Project Controls supports the PMO Director by leading daily operations of the Project Controls Group and ensuring consistent, DOE-compliant project controls across laboratory projects. The role oversees cost and schedule development and performance reporting, EVMS implementation, project budget monitoring, and the supervision and development of project controls analysts. Acting as the PMO’s project controls subject matter expert, the manager collaborates with organizational leaders and DOE stakeholders to ensure accurate performance data, compliant documentation, and effective risk and variance analysis. The position maintains project controls tools, templates, and metrics; advises the PMO Director on performance trends; and supports strategic planning through resource forecasting and operational improvements.

The manager leads analysts supporting large, complex, federally funded, multi-million-dollar and line-item laboratory projects. Responsibilities include maintaining the DOE-compliant project controls framework, overseeing self-assessments, applying PMO policies and workflows consistently, monitoring budgets and portfolio resources, and improving project controls operations. The manager also works with IT on enterprise tools for estimating, budgeting, scheduling, and risk analysis, and oversees cost engines.

The position requires at least 15 years of progressive leadership experience in integrated project controls, EVMS implementation, and federal reporting in a DOE, DOD, or prime contractor federal environment, including at least 3 years of lead or supervisory experience. A bachelor’s degree in project or construction management, business, engineering, or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and specialized training is required. A master’s degree and relevant professional certifications are preferred.

The position may be designated virtual or remote; candidates must reside within 50 miles of the assigned duty location. The good-faith pay range is $150,800–$219,550 per year, with actual compensation potentially varying based on skills, experience, education, certifications, and work location.

Requirements

• At least 15 years of progressive leadership experience managing integrated project controls, EVMS implementation, and federal reporting within a DOE, DOD, or prime contractor federal environment.
• At least 3 years of lead or supervisory experience in project controls.
• Bachelor’s degree in project or construction management, business, or engineering, or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and specialized training.
• Expert ability to organize, recruit, train, schedule, and manage a project controls team with multiple direct reports.
• Ability to onboard, coach, and develop junior analysts.
• Ability to design, document, and adapt project management policies, workflows, and templates for complex projects.
• Ability to create and deliver project controls training, guides, and communications.
• Experience working with IT to select, deploy, and improve enterprise applications for scheduling, cost processing, and risk analysis.
• Ability to analyze resource forecasts and funding profiles and resolve staffing or budget constraints with leadership.
• Ability to review schedules, estimates, and reports for DOE compliance, assess plan realism, and direct corrective actions.
• Expertise designing, implementing, and monitoring EIA-748 EVMS standards, baseline change control, and variance thresholds.
• Expert use of Oracle Primavera P6 and advanced Critical Path Method scheduling techniques.
• Experience with enterprise cost engines such as Deltek Cobra or wBSolve for complex data integration and cost accumulation.
• Knowledge of quantitative risk analysis, Monte Carlo simulations, and ISO 31000/9001 frameworks for risk and quality.
• Experience administering and maintaining the PARS database, including coordinating and submitting DOE performance data.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in project or construction management, engineering, business, or an equivalent.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from the Project Management Institute.
• Earned Value Professional certification from AACE International.
• Planning & Scheduling Professional (PSP) certification from AACE International.

Responsibilities

• Support the PMO Director in maintaining a DOE-compliant project controls framework, including EIA-748 EVMS, cost and schedule reporting, and DOE Order 413.3B expectations.
• Lead and develop the Project Controls Analyst team in budgeting, scheduling, EVMS compliance, risk, and reporting.
• Oversee project controls self-assessments, address performance gaps, and report significant findings to the PMO Director.
• Provide leadership and oversight for large, complex, federally funded projects and ensure project controls standards and workflows are consistently applied.
• Implement and improve PMO project controls policies, procedures, templates, and workflows through feedback, analysis, and operational excellence practices.
• Serve as the PMO project controls subject matter expert and primary liaison across the laboratory and with DOE stakeholders.
• Work with laboratory leaders and DOE reviewers to resolve complex project controls issues, escalating significant risks, recommendations, and compliance concerns to the PMO Director as needed.
• Create, maintain, and monitor project controls metrics, dashboards, and performance indicators; identify improvement opportunities and advise the PMO Director on trends, risks, and operational efficiencies.
• Assist in project budget oversight by validating funding profiles, cost estimates, and performance data, and advise on impacts, risks, and corrective actions.
• Work with IT to select, deploy, and improve enterprise software for project estimating, budgeting, scheduling, and risk analysis; oversee cost engines.
• Manage daily operations of the Project Controls Group and lead analysts supporting laboratory projects.
• Develop and optimize Project Controls resources, including staffing forecasts, recruitment support, and workload balancing.
• Train and develop analysts in EVMS analysis, integrated cost and schedule reporting, risk modeling, and federal reporting.
• Coach analysts and manage performance so they meet goals, develop competencies, and align with laboratory priorities, safety policies, and standards.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision care plans.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Paid time-off and leave programs, including paid parental leave, vacation, holidays, and sick leave.
• 401(k) plan with a 9% lab contribution; 100% vested.
• Flexible work arrangements, including remote and alternate work schedules.
• Tuition assistance.
• Training and professional development programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager