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)

Compensation

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

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.

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

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

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)

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

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

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

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

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.