Project Controls Engineer

Title Project Controls Engineer

Position Number 39482

Company WA River Protection Solutions

City/State Richland, WA

Location

Posted 09/30/2024

Closes 10/14/2024

Regular/Temporary Regular

Full/Part-Time Full-Time

Job Responsibilities/Duties

Washington River Protection Solutions (WRPS) manages one of the most challenging radioactive waste cleanup projects in the country. Our focus is reducing the environmental risk posed by 56 million gallons of radioactive and chemical waste stored in 177 underground tanks on the Hanford Site located in Richland, WA. Join us today and be a part of history!

Project Controls Engineer Associate I, support to the Functional Project Controls organization.

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.

WRPS seeks a Project Controls Engineer Associate I.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

Under direct supervision, responsible for preparing estimating, scheduling or cost engineering data to provide accurate information to be used for project planning and analysis of project status.

Performs routine assigned tasks related to the preparation and application of cost monitoring activities (direct labor, material, subcontract and indirect costs).

Assists in the reviews required for cost control data and collects information for specific functions and disciplines. Coordinates the timeliness and accuracy of the ETC/forecast relative to the scope in the development of resource loaded schedules and Activity Based Cost Estimates. The ETC development may be based on quantities, vendor estimates, vendor durations, prior historical information, subject matter expert input or industry standards such as Means.

Assists in the periodic (typically monthly) status/input into the integrated cost and scheduling software. Assists in Performance Measurement Baseline development and maintenance.

Assists in the preparation of Baseline Change Requests and cost/schedule trend reports.

Provide scheduling support to facility, department or project activities as directed.

Reviews purchase requisitions and invoices for application of appropriate cost codes, budget ceilings and quantities.

Other duties as assigned.

Comply with WRPS policies and procedures.

Ensure ISMS principles are incorporated into organizations activities.

Ability to manage a change in priorities.

Required Qualifications

Grade 14:

Bachelors degree (BA/BS) in project management, construction management, engineering, business or other related discipline or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.

Grade 15:

Bachelors degree (BA/BS) in project management, construction management, engineering, business or other related discipline and 2 years related experience, or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.

Note the essential duties for this grade level are like that of the previous grade level, however the scope of responsibility is larger, and the expected level of performance is increased.

Grade 16:

Bachelors degree (BA/BS) in project management, construction management, engineering, business or other related discipline and 2 years related experience, or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.

Note the essential duties for this grade level are like that of the previous grade level, however the scope of responsibility is significantly larger, and the expected level of performance is greatly increased.

Desired Qualifications

Knowledge 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.

Limited use and/or application of basic principles, theories, and concepts.

Limited knowledge of Project Controls practices and standards.

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

In accordance with the companys 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 candidates 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 candidates prior salary history will not be taken into consideration.

Hiring Range Minimum: $71,200

Hiring Range Maximum: $108,513

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

Relocation Funding Provided Yes

U.S. Citizenship Required Yes

Clearance Required No

Job Classification Exempt

Shift Work Required No

This contractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.

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