Principal Project Controls Specialist

Principal Project Controls Specialist (EVMS / P6 / Cost Controls SME)

Number of Positions: 1
Location: Savannah River Site (SRS) – 100% Onsite (Local or willing to relocate)
Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship Required
Clearance: Ability to obtain DOE Q Clearance (Active preferred)
Work Schedule: 4x10s (6:00 AM – 4:30 PM EST, Mon–Thurs)

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Compensation

💰 $75/hr – $80/hr (Highly competitive; based on experience)

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Impact

As a Principal Project Controls Specialist, you will serve as a technical authority and leader in project controls, directly influencing cost, schedule, and performance outcomes for complex DOE capital projects. This role is critical to ensuring successful execution of high-visibility, mission-driven programs through advanced planning, scheduling, and financial analysis.

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Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development, implementation, and oversight of total project controls programs across large, complex projects
• Develop and manage:
  • Integrated master schedules
  • Work Breakdown Structures (WBS)
  • Resource-loaded plans and spend forecasts
• Perform advanced cost & schedule variance analysis, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions
• Lead project cost reviews and schedule performance meetings with senior leadership
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to project controls teams
• Drive implementation of Earned Value Management System (EVMS) best practices
• Support baseline development, change control (BCPs), and forecasting
• Deliver executive-level reporting and financial insights to stakeholders
• Maintain and improve utilization of site business systems and project controls tools

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Required Technical Skillsets (Must-Have)

We are targeting elite-level project controls professionals with deep technical expertise:

Project Controls & EVMS

• Expert-level experience in:
  • Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS)
  • Cost & schedule performance analysis
  • Baseline development and change control (BCPs)
• Proven ability to manage multi-project integrated schedules and cost systems

Scheduling & Cost Tools

• Advanced proficiency in:
  • Primavera P6 (10+ years strongly preferred)
  • Cobra (cost management)
  • Empower, Success, or similar tools
• Experience with resource loading, critical path analysis, and forecasting

Financial & Analytical Expertise

• Strong experience in:
  • Cost estimating, budgeting, and forecasting
  • Financial reporting and variance analysis
• Ability to present complex financial data to executive leadership

Systems & Leadership

• Deep working knowledge of site business systems and project controls platforms
• Proven leadership experience guiding teams and driving project outcomes
• Ability to innovate and implement advanced project controls methodologies

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Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Business, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field with 8+ years experience
  OR
• Bachelor’s degree with 10+ years experience
  OR
• Equivalent combination (up to 17 years experience in lieu of degree)

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Preferred Qualifications (Highly Desired)

• Active or recent DOE Q or L Clearance
• Experience supporting DOE/NNSA/DOD capital projects
• 10+ years:
  • Using P6 for schedule performance tracking
  • Tracking cost performance against project baselines
• Experience with:
  • Baseline Change Proposals (BCPs)
  • Planning & forecast development
  • Large-scale nuclear or infrastructure programs

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Top Candidate Profile (What We’re Looking For)

• Recognized SME in project controls, EVMS, and scheduling systems
• Strong leadership presence with ability to influence senior stakeholders
• Analytical thinker with ability to translate data into strategic decisions
• Proven track record managing high-risk, high-complexity projects
• Self-driven, detail-oriented, and capable of operating with minimal oversight

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Why Join COMPA Industries

• Work on high-impact DOE nuclear and national security programs
• Join a company with proven performance across 50+ federal projects
• Competitive compensation + long-term contract stability
• Opportunity to work alongside top engineering and project controls experts

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Additional Details

• Interview Process: MS Teams
• Contract Duration: 1 year + 2 option years (3.5% yearly escalation)
• Work Environment: 100% onsite (preferred local candidates)
• Overtime: As needed to meet deliverables

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Equal Opportunity Statement

COMPA Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

🚫 No C2C. No third-party recruiting agencies.