Senior Project Controls Specialist

Edgewater Technical Associates is seeking qualified candidates for a Senior Project Controls Specialist opportunity to support the Savannah River Site.

Work Location: Aiken, SC

Application Deadline: 04/01/26 (by Noon ET)

Senior Project Controls Specialist-

Duties

• Responsible for the organization, development, implementation, maintenance and accountability of total project controls, financial analysis or estimating applications designed to provide management with the total capability of maintaining planning, scheduling, financial analysis and cost control throughout the life cycle of a very complex or unique project or program.
• Responsible for performing highly complex Project Control activities and/or supervising the overall Controls effort for a project or assignment.
• Plans and executes the Project Controls requirements for a project including, but not limited to: Develops, implements, and directs the total Project Controls program on projects/major work scopes.
• Demonstrate creative ability and knowledge in the development of project baseline plans, milestone schedule, breakdown structures and spend plans to establish optimum conditions and effective utilization of resources and facilities, including equipment, manpower, and funding.
• Innovate new project control concepts utilizing demonstrated personal expertise and leadership in the functional area of project control including the development of advanced system applications.
• Provide state-of-the-art technical project control expertise to guide subordinates in the development of highly complex multi-project integrated area project analysis and problem correction.
• Analyzes variances in cost and schedule performance against the plan and communicates the reasons for the variance and proposed mitigation plans to Management.
• Maintains working knowledge of the functionality of Site Business systems
• Responsible for providing technical and administrative direction, coordination, evaluation, training and coaching to a team of Project Controls specialists.
• Perform personnel performance evaluations and counseling.
• Assist in personnel selection and training as directed. Initiates and/or participates in developmental activities.
• Develops and delivers training programs in Project Controls systems and methods.
• Prepares and presents financial information in appropriate format to senior SRNS management.
• Leads project cost reviews / schedule meetings.
  
  

Education/Yrs. Of Experience

• A master's degree in business / construction management / technical / engineering or a related area and 8 years of practical experience. Bachelor's degree in related area and 10 years of practical experience would be considered equivalent. An associate's degree and 13 years of practical experience would be considered equivalent. A high school diploma and 17 years of relevant experience would also be considered equivalent.
  
  

Skills/Experience

• Requires expert proficiency in the use of automated accounting, cost management, scheduling and estimating systems as tools for performing required duties.
• Possesses considerable practical experience in the use of the Site Business systems.
• Minimum of 15 years of experience in engineering, construction, operations, estimating, scheduling, project controls, proposal development, and/or project management.
• Five years of experience demonstrating knowledge of desired area of subject matter expertise.
• Reviews work for completeness as required by project specifications and scope definitions.
• Must have strong problem solving, analysis and interpersonal skills as well as oral and written communication skills.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Possessed an active DOE clearance (L or Q) within the past two (2) years.
  
  

Other Job Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Ability to obtain & maintain a DOE “Q” clearance (an active DOE clearance is not initially required to perform assigned duties).
  
  

If you are interested in being considered for this position, please follow the application steps via our website: www.edgewatertech.net/careers

Edgewater Technical Associates will not submit your resume without first having detailed discussions with you and obtaining your permission to do so. We look forward to hearing from you!

WORKING WITH EDGEWATER TECHNICAL ASSOCIATES

Founded in 2003, Edgewater Technical Associates, LLC (Edgewater) is a New Mexico-based small business headquartered in Los Alamos, NM, with five (5) regional offices across the United States to locally support our growing presence at project sites. Edgewater has a proven track record and is a trusted provider of fixed-price construction projects, engineering, and technical services for the Department of Energy (DOE), National Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Canadian Commercial Nuclear Industry, and private sector commercial contractors involved in nuclear, high-hazard, or complex operations. Edgewater’s experience and guidance ensure that our customers perform hazardous operations, comply with regulatory requirements, and maintain the highest quality and safety standards.

Edgewater is committed to recruiting and maintaining a staff of highly skilled professionals to support our customers. In keeping with this objective, we offer highly competitive salaries and employee benefit packages structured to best suit your needs. We offer multiple individual and family benefit options including paid time off, medical, dental, life, vision, and disability insurance, and a pre- and post-tax 401 (k) retirement account with Company matching contributions and 100% vesting for eligible participants beginning DAY 1.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Edgewater is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veterans, or individuals with disabilities in accordance with EO 14173.

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