Project Controls III

Longenecker & Associates • Los Alamos, NM

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Longenecker & Associates (L&A) seeks a motivated Project Controls III to contribute to our mission supporting our work at Los Alamos, NM. L&A is a woman-owned small business and trusted partner enabling critical missions across the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) complex for more than 30 years. We contribute to DOE’s nuclear security and environmental remediation enterprise by providing the highest-caliber staff and experts. L&A is unconditionally committed to mission success and the well-being of employees, the nation and the environment. Our team members are passionate about building a healthier environment for generations to come. We are a community that interfaces and effectively communicates with all levels of management and government. If you have a passion for excellence, seek opportunities to engage in mission critical work, and consistently exceed expectations, apply now to join our professional family. POSITION DESCRIPTION The Project Controls Engineer (PCE) supports the Plutonium Facilities Engineering schedule development, maintenance, reporting, and monitoring activities. The PCE will also support cost estimating, cost analysis, and cost control activities. Duties encompass a variety of tasks but remain within parameters established by the procedure or process being supported in the Plutonium Facilities Engineering - Project Controls Engineer (PFE-PCE) function. The role requires demonstrated experience in managing and maintaining integrated project schedules, monitoring project progress, and analyzing schedule and cost data for engineering / construction projects. The successful candidate will work independently and as part of multidisciplinary teams, interfacing with engineering and operations to ensure consistent project controls practices that support strategic execution and mission success. Job duties include: · Safety and security are a primary responsibility for all Laboratory employees. Assures safety and security compliance, maintains required safety and security training, and makes safety and security an integral part of every task, including taking the necessary steps to stop work if continuing the job is unsafe or compromises security. · Fosters a mutually respectful and inclusive work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment. The following duties are general/common within the Plutonium Facilities Engineering Division’s Project Controls Engineer role: · Adheres to the Plutonium Facilities Engineering Division’s policies, programs, procedures, and practices. · Verifies the adequacy and completeness of Plutonium Facilities Engineering schedule updates. · Performs schedule development, analysis, and maintenance using Primavera P6 or similar scheduling tools. · Develops and maintains detailed resource-loaded schedules that align with project scope, milestones, and deliverables. · Monitors schedule performance, identify variances, and provide actionable recovery strategies. · Prepares and deliver comprehensive project controls reports (daily, weekly, monthly) to project engineers, engineering leads, and stakeholders. · Ensures data integrity and compliance with internal procedures. · Provides mentoring and guidance to junior project controls staff.

Requirements

• Position requires a minimum of 5–8 years of experience in project controls, preferably supporting complex engineering and construction projects, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work;
• Effective communication skills necessary to communicate, contribute, and be a part of a team;
• Advanced knowledge of project controls principles, including CPM scheduling and performance measurement;
• Proficiency in Primavera P6;
• Strong skills in Microsoft Excel and data analysis;
• Familiarity with earned value management principles and application;
• Strong understanding of engineering and construction workflows;
• Effective problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills;
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines;
• Ability to work in a diverse work environment;
• Satisfactory results of a pre-employment screening, which includes a background check and drug screening in accordance with Federal requirements (details below); and
• Ability to fulfill and promote L&A core values.

Nice To Haves

• PMI-SP, PMP, AACE, or similar certifications are a plus;
• Familiarity with DOE, NNSA, or nuclear facility project requirements is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Safety and security are a primary responsibility for all Laboratory employees. Assures safety and security compliance, maintains required safety and security training, and makes safety and security an integral part of every task, including taking the necessary steps to stop work if continuing the job is unsafe or compromises security.
• Fosters a mutually respectful and inclusive work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment.
• Adheres to the Plutonium Facilities Engineering Division’s policies, programs, procedures, and practices.
• Verifies the adequacy and completeness of Plutonium Facilities Engineering schedule updates.
• Performs schedule development, analysis, and maintenance using Primavera P6 or similar scheduling tools.
• Develops and maintains detailed resource-loaded schedules that align with project scope, milestones, and deliverables.
• Monitors schedule performance, identify variances, and provide actionable recovery strategies.
• Prepares and deliver comprehensive project controls reports (daily, weekly, monthly) to project engineers, engineering leads, and stakeholders.
• Ensures data integrity and compliance with internal procedures.
• Provides mentoring and guidance to junior project controls staff.

Benefits

• As an L&A employee, you will be eligible for a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package including healthcare (medical and dental), 401K plan, and paid time off.
• We believe in investing in our employees beyond compensation and as an L&A employee, you will have access to in-house training, career pathing, mentoring, award programs, tuition reimbursement and much more.

What This Job Offers

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