Project Controls Specialist

Akima, LLC•Oak Ridge, TN

15h•Onsite

About The Position

Akima Infrastructure Services (AIS), an Akima company, is a staffing contractor supporting federal projects and its 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders in Alaska. AIS provides support and employment opportunities for its shareholders and supports government customers with specialized skill sets. Employees at AIS work in a challenging, supportive environment committed to innovation and diversity, with access to comprehensive benefits, competitive pay, growth opportunities, and excellent retirement options. AIS is seeking individuals to contribute to national security in project management and business services as part of a staff augmentation team supporting the Department of Energy (DOE) at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) in Oak Ridge, TN. Successful candidates will be employees of AIS, taking day-to-day direction from ORNL technical personnel, while AIS provides pay, benefits, HR, and employment management. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, at least 18 years of age, and meet pre-employment requirements including physicals, drug screens, and background investigations for DOE clearance.

Requirements

BS/BA in project or construction management, business, engineering, and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and specialized training
Experience managing a schedule in a classified environment
Basic understanding of project controls best practices regarding scope, time, cost, change management
Basic understanding of DOE Order 413.3b and EIA-748 compliant EVM
Hands-on experience with Oracle Primavera, change control applications, and custom system and report development
Ability to obtain and retain DOE Q clearance
U.S. citizen, at least 18 years of age
Able to meet pre-employment requirements including any required physicals, drug screen, and/or background investigation to satisfy clearance requirements from the DOE

Nice To Haves

Active DOE Q Clearance
5 years of experience successfully performing project controls like duties for project(s) within the DOE or DOD
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, or equivalent project management certification
Experience with risk management, working with risk analysis and simulation software
Five years of project experience working within an EVMS environment compliant with EIA-748
Experience in training on project management principles or tools, specifically CAM training