Principal Project Control Specialist

Omega Technical Services•Aiken, SC

About The Position

Omega Technical Services is seeking a highly motivated Principal Project Control Specialist to support ongoing operations in Aiken, SC. Responsible for leading the organization, development, implementation, maintenance and accountability of total project controls, financial analysis or estimating applications designed to provide management with the total capability of maintaining planning, scheduling, financial analysis and cost control throughout the life cycle of a very complex or unique project or program. Responsible for performing highly complex Project Control activities and/or supervising the overall Project Controls effort for a project or assignment.

Requirements

Candidate must be a U.S. Citizen.
Satisfactory results of a pre-employment screening, which includes a drug and breath alcohol test, along with a Motor Vehicle Record check.
Candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE Security Clearance.
Possesses strong personal computer skills.
Requires expert proficiency in the use of automated accounting, cost management, scheduling and estimating systems as tools for performing required duties.
Possesses considerable practical experience in the use of the Site Business systems.
Require working knowledge of Ideagen/DevonWay iCAS EPS and Issues Management and related modules.
A comprehensive knowledge and understanding of project management and cost and schedule control at the tactical level would be necessary, along with a knowledge of operations, maintenance, or project startup and construction.

Nice To Haves

Possession of an active DOE/DoD clearance within the past two (2) years is preferred.
Previous DOE/NNSA work experience.
BS Engineering or Business Administration, preferred.
Review/Approve; Level I and Level II Purchase Requisitions.
Highly experienced in Primavera P6.

Responsibilities

Responsible for leading the organization, development, implementation, maintenance and accountability of total project controls, financial analysis or estimating applications designed to provide management with the total capability of maintaining planning, scheduling, financial analysis and cost control throughout the life cycle of a very complex or unique project or program.
Responsible for performing highly complex Project Control activities and/or supervising the overall Project Controls effort for a project or assignment.
Plans and executes the Project Controls requirements for a project including, but not limited to:
Develops, implements, and directs the total Project Controls program on projects/major work scopes.
Demonstrate creative ability and knowledge in the development of project baseline plans, milestone schedules, work breakdown structures and spend plans to establish optimum conditions and effective utilization of resources and facilities, including equipment, manpower, and funding.
Innovate new project control concepts utilizing demonstrated personal expertise and leadership in the functional area of project control including the development of advanced system applications.
Provide state-of-the-art technical project control expertise to guide subordinates in the development of highly complex multi-project integrated area project analysis and problem correction.
Analyzes variances in cost and schedule performance against the plan, and communicates the reasons for the issuance of variance and proposed mitigation plans to Management.
Maintains working knowledge of the functionality of Site Business systems.
Responsible for providing technical and administrative direction, coordination, evaluation, training and coaching to a team of Project Controls specialists.
Perform personnel performance evaluations and counseling.
Assist in personnel selection and training as directed.
Initiates and/or participates in developmental activities.
Develops and delivers training programs in Project Controls systems and methods.
Prepares and presents financial information in appropriate format to senior SRNS management.
Leads project cost reviews / schedule meetings.
Handle all logistics between Ideagen and SRNS including personnel onboarding,
obtaining PIV cards/badges, ordering computer equipment, granting system access, etc.
Ensure that computer account access is maintained for Ideagen personnel.
Maintain schedule to keep track of project progress and resources (Ideagen and all site tenants).
Coordinate periodic in-person meetings between Ideagen and SRS team members, arrange for dates and location, etc.
Coordinate project resources (Ideagen and all site tenants) in the planning and performance of module testing (Configuration, UAT, etc.).
Assist in the testing and training development of configured modules.
Participate in the configuration review testing of the modules.
Coordinate discussion to resolve project board items.
Assist in communication and general statuses between EPS (classified / non- classified sides) and STAR.
Participate in EPS status meetings for classified side and non-classified side.
Plan, coordinate, and oversee implementation of all testing activities prior to go-live
phase for STAR replacement.
Testing to include, module, comprehensive, and acceptance testing, coordinate fixes with Ideagen Application Engineers, and ensure retesting verifies successful fixes to the issues identified.