Project Controls

C.A. Murren and Sons•Aiken, SC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

C.A. Murren and Sons is seeking a detail-oriented Project Controls Specialist to support project execution at the Savannah River Site in Aiken, South Carolina. The role manages scheduling, budgeting, progress reporting, and change control to help ensure projects meet cost, schedule, and quality objectives. It requires compliance with DOE Order 413.3B and ANSI Standard EIA-748 Earned Value Management guidelines. The specialist organizes scope, activities, and payment applications within WBS and CWA structures; develops and maintains a Baseline Critical Path Method schedule; coordinates schedule interfaces with concurrent contractors; tracks progress and costs; reports project status; and works with stakeholders on mitigation and recovery plans. The role uses project management software such as Oracle Primavera P6 and Microsoft Excel and is based at the Savannah River Site.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
At least 7 years of experience in project controls, scheduling, or a similar role in construction or engineering projects.
Proficiency in Primavera P6 or equivalent project management tools.
Strong understanding of Earned Value Management principles.
Excellent communication, analytical, and organizational skills.
Valid driver's license.
Must be a U.S. citizen.
Must participate in a pre-employment and random drug screening program.
Subject to a background screening process.
Must complete the Culture Index personality survey as part of consideration for the position.

Nice To Haves

PMP or equivalent certification.
Heavy civil construction experience.

Responsibilities

Organize and manage project scope, activities, and payment applications within predefined WBS and CWA structures.
Maintain clear records of WBS/CWA data in alignment with contract requirements.
Develop and maintain a Baseline Critical Path Method (CPM) schedule.
Integrate schedules with concurrent contractors, addressing path-of-construction requirements and blackout dates.
Ensure schedule logic constraints, including Finish to Start, and update schedules weekly and monthly with actual progress.
Generate and submit daily logs documenting site activities, delays, work progress, inspections, and tests.
Prepare and present weekly and monthly progress reports to project stakeholders.
Create value-loaded schedules correlating activities to budget line items.
Monitor project performance metrics and submit regular updates, including percent-complete data and cost tracking.
Identify and document schedule or budget deviations.
Collaborate with stakeholders to develop mitigation and recovery plans.
Ensure adherence to company policies and regulatory requirements.
Conduct and participate in weekly progress meetings to discuss updates and challenges with project stakeholders.
Use project management software to manage and communicate project data effectively.