Job Information
Amentum Project Controls Engineer in Richland, Washington
Title Project Controls Engineer
Position Number 39129
Company WA River Protection Solutions
City/State Richland, WA
Location 2704HV
Posted 06/13/2024
Closes 06/20/2024
Regular/Temporary Regular
Full/Part-Time Full-Time
Job Responsibilities/Duties
Washington River Protection Solutions (WRPS) is seeking a Project Controls Engineer, support to the TFP Project Controls organization.
This individual will perform the following: Prepares, maintains, reviews and revises baseline schedules and budgets for programmatic/project activities and/or line-item construction project activities. Work will be performed per applicable DOE and WRPS orders, standards, procedures and guidelines using established DOE and industry methodologies and techniques. Reviews work for completeness as required by project specifications and scope definition. Applies standard cost and/or scheduling data to departmental programs or systems. Responsible for utilizing the tools and systems necessary to effectively and proactively manage and control concurrent projects throughout the organization from proposal through execution and completion. Tasks may include the preparation, monitoring and control of baseline detailed and integrated master summary schedules and milestones; preparation, monitoring and control of baseline time-phased budgets; cost control and earned value performance measurement including the Budgeted Cost for Work Scheduled (BCWS), Budgeted Cost for Work Performed (BCWP), Actual Cost of Work Performed (ACWP), and Schedule Variance (SV)/Cost Variance (CV); and associated reporting and information distribution internally and externally to key stakeholders.
The Project Controls Engineer responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
Under minimal supervision, responsible for the coordination and limited direction of estimating, planning and scheduling, cost engineering functions and resources for the purpose of providing high quality estimates, budgets, cost and schedule analysis and timely, accurate reports for measuring the performance and progress of projects.
Assists in developing estimates, budgets, schedules and forecasts and track performance against the established baselines. Advise management of project/work status for problem resolution decision making.
Assists in the preparation of cost and scheduling procedures for projects. Responsible for the validity of the project coding structures and work packages in the assigned area. Designs or assists in the design of a work-breakdown structure.
Assists in developing project budget estimates and estimate of cost to go. Analyze and report performance parameters, evaluate and advise management on schedule status based on project baselines and actual accomplishments.
Assists in the development, implementation, analysis and maintenance of critical path method logic diagrams that require critical path analysis for time and resource management of manpower, equipment or facilities.
Ensures reporting, charging and accounting practices are consistent with site and DOE policies and/or procedures.
Extracts data from site financial and project control systems and compile information for analysis relevant to project or work activity controls analysis and reporting.
Evaluates actual expenditures against the approved cost estimates and if differences are significant, determine and report the cause for the differences.
Recommend alternatives to restoring timeline and schedule continuity.
Collects and compiles relevant data, perform necessary analysis, and provide performance indicator status on a monthly basis.
Generate and distribute routine charts, graphs and statistical data in a timely manner.
Develop ad hoc reports and presentations as necessary and as directed.
Implements, analyzes and maintains cost and schedule trend program, baseline change program and forecast process.
Evaluates and analyzes manpower and budget/funding impacts from varying organization or project changes or modifications.
Other duties as assigned.
Comply with WRPS policies and procedures.
Ensure ISMS principles are incorporated into organization's activities.
Ability to manage a change in priorities.
Required Qualifications
Grade 17:
Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) in project management, construction management, engineering, business or other related discipline and 5 years related experience, or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
Grade 18:
Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) in project management, construction management, engineering, business or other related discipline and 7 years related experience, or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
Desired Qualifications
Experience with earned value systems utilized at WRPS, including but not limited to cost analysis, EAC development, schedule development and maintenance, earned value reporting systems, subcontract management, estimating, and Primavera P6 knowledge.
Good interpersonal and communication skills needed to be able to communicate with personnel, management, and support organizations.
Takes prompt action to accomplish assigned objectives. General understanding and identification of issues and opportunities.
Possesses intermediate knowledge of both cost and schedule areas of Project Controls (Integrated).
Depending on the nature of your employment with WRPS, you can expect the following:
*A business casual dress work environment: jeans are permissible (restrictions may apply).
*Opportunity for work/life balance: a standard 4 x 10 work schedule, allowing more personal time to enjoy life outside of the office (other schedules and/or shift work may be required).
*Many positions (non-bargaining) that allow for a hybrid work environment, a combination of in-office and telework (restrictions may apply).
Compensation & Benefits
Grade 17:
Hiring Range Minimum: $94,650
Hiring Range Maximum: $119,250
Grade 18:
Hiring Range Minimum: $104,175
Hiring Range Maximum: $131,425
WRPS offers a comprehensive benefits package to include medical/dental/vision, short-and long-term disability, life insurance, 401(k) with employer match, and paid time off. For a full list of benefits please visithttps://hmis.hanford.gov/hr/page.cfm/HEWTBenefits
In accordance with the company's philosophy on compensation for exempt and salaried non-exempt employees, WRPS takes into consideration a variety of factors when determining initial salary to include assigned job scope and responsibility, a candidate's qualifications as compared to internal comparators performing in a similar role, and the external labor market. A salary offer will be made within the targeted hiring range posted. Note a candidate's prior salary history will not be taken into consideration.
Relocation Funding Provided Yes
U.S. Citizenship Required Yes
Clearance Required No
Job Classification Exempt
Shift Work Required No
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