Deputy Project Controls Manager

Amentum Nuclear Projects and Consulting is a Tier 1 service provider to the U.S. Department of Energy, we deliver safe and innovative solutions at complex nuclear cleanup and production sites. Our services include program management, decommissioning, environmental remediation, waste and nuclear material management, nuclear operations, consulting, and engineering and construction.

We are looking to add a Deputy Project Controls Manager to our growing team at our Spent Nuclear Fuel Handling Project (SFHP). As a Deputy Project Controls Manager, you will have the primary responsibility for supporting the Project Controls Manager by assisting with the management of the project controls team. You will be responsible for performing all aspects of project control activities, ensuring that project administration, change management, project estimating, cost management, and schedule management are executed in a timely manner and in accordance with all company standards and contractual requirements. You will be splitting time between our office located in Idaho Falls and the project site located in Scoville, ID which is roughly 50 miles from Idaho Falls.

As a Deputy Project Controls Manager, you will support the Project Controls Manager and Construction Manager in monitoring and maintaining control of technical, cost, and schedule performance through a Project Controls System including earned value management, key performance indicators, risk management, and change control. Will conduct interactive planning meetings and program/project status briefings for internal and external representatives. In conjunction with the Project Controls Manager and Construction Manager, serves as a focal point to coordinate with Clients on any financial disputes and issues.

Primary Responsibilities:

Ensures the integrity of the project budget through approved scope changes

Develop and maintain resource loaded P6 project schedule

Monitor, analyze, and report on progress, cost, and schedule variances and forecasts

Track RFIs/change orders and analyze cost/schedule impact

Incorporate baseline changes into P6 schedule

Calculate estimates to complete and estimates at completion

Review subcontractor invoices for progress and funding status

Effectively communicate with project team, client, and home office management on project control issues

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Engineering, or related technical field

At least 10 years of progressive project controls experience with increasing responsibility

Experience on large EPC/ECM projects (>$500 million) and/or program consisting of simultaneous small to medium size projects

Must have a strong working knowledge of P6

Must have strong Excel skills

Must have strong verbal and written communications skills with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels both internally and within the client organization

Must be a US citizen (to comply with government customer requirements and/or applicable government regulations)

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with, and appreciation for sensitivities associated with a collocated work environment

Familiar with the implementation/application of EVMS in a DOE/NNSA project environment

The primary location for this position is in Idaho Falls/NRF at the INL

Physical Requirements:

Work is primarily sedentary

Some walking and standing may occur during a normal workday in connection with travel to and from meeting and conferences

May carry light items, such as reports, data products, notebooks, and laptops

Work Environment:

Cubical environment

May be in a restricted work area

Criticality of Attendance

Must be able to work within the normal daytime shift

Apart from STD/LTD/FMLA & approved time off, attendance is considered essential.

Equipment and Machines:

Standard office equipment and machines: personal computer, scanner, copy machine, telephone, printer, fax machine, and other office equipment including desk supplies

Other Essential Functions:

Must be able to secure and maintain a security clearance

Must pass drug testing

Must be able to read and write effectively in English

Must embrace Safety principles of Amentum to include adhering to safe work practices and standards while performing daily tasks, taking responsibility for own and coworkers’ safekeeping and encouraging others to work safely