What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Controls Engineer 4 position at BROWN FEDERAL SERVICES LLC?
We are seeking an experienced Project Controls 4 professional to support complex engineering and construction projects through advanced cost engineering, planning, scheduling, forecasting, and Earned Value Management (EVMS). This senior-level role is responsible for providing technical leadership, developing project controls strategies, and ensuring projects remain on schedule and within budget.
The ideal candidate has extensive experience supporting large-scale capital projects and possesses expert-level knowledge of project controls principles, cost management, scheduling, and EVMS.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, maintain, and analyze integrated project schedules.
- Perform advanced cost estimating, cost analysis, forecasting, and cost control.
- Support and maintain Earned Value Management System (EVMS) processes and reporting.
- Monitor project performance and identify cost and schedule variances.
- Develop recovery plans and recommend corrective actions to project leadership.
- Prepare project financial reports, forecasts, and performance metrics.
- Analyze project trends and communicate risks and opportunities to management.
- Support project planning, execution, and closeout activities.
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to project controls personnel.
- Coordinate with engineering, procurement, construction, finance, and project management teams.
- Ensure project controls deliverables are completed accurately and on schedule.
- Support proposal development, project startup, and strategic planning efforts.
- Serve as a subject matter expert for project controls processes, cost management, scheduling, and EVMS.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, Finance, or a related field.
- Minimum of 12 years of related Project Controls experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Advanced knowledge of project controls methodologies and industry best practices.
- Experience supporting complex engineering, construction, or capital projects.
Required Experience
Candidates should have demonstrated experience with:
- Cost estimating and cost engineering
- Budget development and forecasting
- Cost control and variance analysis
- Project planning and scheduling
- Critical Path Method (CPM) scheduling
- Earned Value Management System (EVMS)
- Financial reporting and project performance analysis
- Schedule development, maintenance, and progress monitoring
- Risk identification and corrective action planning
- Working with multidisciplinary engineering and construction teams
Preferred Software Experience
Experience with one or more of the following is preferred:
- Primavera P6
- Deltek Cobra
- Microsoft Project
- Microsoft Excel (Advanced)
- EVMS software and reporting tools
- Project financial management systems
Desired Skills
- Expert knowledge of project controls principles and methodologies.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Ability to lead complex projects with minimal supervision.
- Proven ability to identify project risks and develop practical solutions.
- Experience mentoring junior project controls professionals.
- Strong understanding of engineering and construction project execution.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting Department of Energy (DOE), federal, or nuclear projects.
- Previous experience serving as a Control Account Manager (CAM) is highly desirable.
- Professional certifications such as PMP, EVP, PSP, or CCP are a plus.
- Active DOE clearance or the ability to obtain one is preferred.