What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Controls/Scheduling Specialist (Q-Cleared, Part-Time) position at Edgewater Technical Associates?
Edgewater Technical Associates is seeking qualified candidates for a Project Control/Scheduling Specialist (Part-Time) opportunity in Oak Ridge, TN.
Position Summary
The Part-Time Project Controls/Scheduling Specialist provide scheduling and project controls support, including schedule development, critical-path analysis, baseline management, and performance reporting. This position will collaborate with project managers and technical teams to maintain integrated schedules supporting design, testing, construction, manufacturing, and operational activities. The ideal candidate will have strong Primavera P6 experience and familiarity with DOE project scheduling requirements.
Candidates must possess an active or recently active Department of Energy (DOE) Q clearance and be able to meet all applicable site security, access, training, and qualification requirements.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Develop, update, and maintain project schedules supporting development, testing, construction, and operational activities.
- Support integrated master schedules using Primavera P6, consistent with applicable DOE, EVMS, and project scheduling requirements.
- Assist with schedule baseline development, maintenance, and change management.
- Coordinate with project managers, engineering, operations, and other teams to gather schedule inputs and identify potential conflicts.
- Perform critical-path analysis, monitor performance, identify delays, and recommend schedule adjustments.
- Prepare schedule reports, progress updates, performance metrics, forecasts, and variance analyses.
- Support schedule-impact assessments, scenario planning, procurement coordination, and execution sequencing.
- Maintain scheduling documentation in accordance with DOE requirements, internal procedures, and configuration controls.
- Assist with improvements to scheduling tools, reporting processes, and workflow efficiencies.
- Participate in project meetings and reviews to provide scheduling updates and technical input.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in project management, business, engineering, construction management, or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 5 years of experience in project scheduling, project controls, or cost/schedule integration within DOE, nuclear, industrial, or technical environments.
- Proficiency with Primavera P6, critical-path methodology, resource loading, and schedule development.
- Experience supporting integrated schedules, baseline management, and performance reporting.
- Ability to interpret technical information and coordinate scheduling activities across multiple disciplines.
- Strong analytical skills to identify schedule risks, evaluate trends, and recommend adjustments.
- Effective communication, organizational, and collaboration skills.
- Familiarity with DOE project controls requirements and earned-value management principles preferred.
- Ability to independently complete assigned tasks within an established project controls framework.
Other Job Requirements:
- United States Citizenship
- Active or recently active DOE Q Clearance
If you are interested in being considered for this position and your resume clearly outlines your relevant experience for this position, please follow the application steps via our website: www.edgewatertech.net/careers
Edgewater 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 their 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), Department of Defense (DOD), 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 its 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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