Project Controls Manager

Amentum•Scoville, ID

1d•$175,000 - $240,000

About The Position

Amentum Nuclear Projects is seeking a Project Controls Manager for its Spent Fuel Handling Project (SFHP) near the Naval Reactors Facility at Idaho National Laboratory, approximately 55 miles from Idaho Falls. The role provides strategic leadership for project controls across the SFHP capital project portfolio and reports to the Project Execution Authority. The manager oversees cost management, scheduling, forecasting, reporting, risk management, and performance measurement to support safe delivery in accordance with schedule, budget, and organizational objectives. Serving as a key advisor to project leadership and the subject matter expert for project controls, the position provides performance data, trend analysis, and recommendations for corrective action. It partners with executive leadership, operations, and project teams to strengthen financial oversight, forecasting accuracy, project governance, and decision-making. The role leads project controls professionals and establishes standards, procedures, and best practices. It also maintains project controls tools and reporting platforms, integrates scheduling, cost, procurement, and performance systems, and advances processes that improve project predictability and efficiency. The work site is near Scoville, Idaho, and the role includes the physical and environmental conditions described under Essential Functions, such as occasional exposure to uneven ground, dust, gas or fumes, noise, and temperature or humidity extremes.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, Finance, or a related field.
At least 10 years of progressive project controls experience with increasing responsibility.
Experience on large projects valued at more than $500 million and/or a program consisting of simultaneous small-to-medium-sized projects.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels internally and within the client organization.
Must be a U.S. citizen; sole U.S. citizenship is required.
Technical competency in Primavera P6.
Technical competency in Microsoft Project.
Technical competency in Power BI.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
Experience with Oracle Unifier, EcoSys, SAP, or equivalent project controls platforms.
Earned Value Management (EVM) competency.
Cost forecasting and budget management competency.
Schedule risk analysis competency.

Nice To Haves

Already residing within commuting distance of the SFHP project office near Scoville, Idaho.
Experience with and appreciation for sensitivities associated with a collocated work environment.
Familiarity with implementation or application of EVMS in a DOE/NNSA project environment.

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and maintain project budgets and cost control systems.
Monitor project expenditures and analyze cost variances.
Prepare and maintain cost forecasts, Estimate at Completion (EAC), and cash flow projections.
Review and evaluate change orders and their financial impacts.
Ensure accurate project cost reporting and performance tracking.
Oversee development and maintenance of baseline project schedules.
Monitor project progress and critical path activities.
Identify schedule risks, delays, and recovery opportunities.
Support project teams in developing mitigation and acceleration plans.
Conduct schedule performance analysis and forecasting.
Produce executive-level dashboards and project performance reports.
Analyze schedule, cost, productivity, and resource trends.
Present project status and recommendations to senior leadership.
Develop key performance indicators (KPIs) and performance metrics.
Facilitate project risk identification and assessment.
Maintain risk and opportunity registers.
Evaluate cost and schedule impacts associated with scope changes.
Support claims avoidance and contract compliance efforts.
Lead and develop Project Controls professionals, including schedulers, cost engineers, analysts, and project coordinators.
Establish project controls standards, procedures, and best practices.
Mentor project teams on cost and schedule management techniques.
Promote accountability, continuous improvement, and data-driven decision-making.
Implement and maintain project controls tools and reporting platforms.
Support integration of scheduling, cost, procurement, and performance systems.
Drive process improvements to enhance project predictability and efficiency.