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Project Controls

HukariAscendent
Los Alamos, NM Full Time
POSTED ON 4/3/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/1/2026

HukariAscendent is a Women-Owned, Small Business specializing in comprehensive engineering and technical support services associated with commercial nuclear power and other Department of Energy (DOE) nuclear activities.


Job Title: Project Controls 4

Duration: 1 year with extension(s)

Location: Los Alamos, NM


Short Summary about Job:

We are seeking a senior-level Project Controls Engineer (PCE4) to support Earned Value Management System (EVMS) and Project Controls functions at a premier DOE national laboratory facility in Los Alamos, NM. This is a 1-year on-site contract position (2 openings) with an immediate start. The successful candidate will serve as a subject matter expert in cost engineering, planning and scheduling, and EVMS tools and processes, providing technical direction and innovative solutions on complex, high-impact projects.


Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or related field and a minimum of 12 years of related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Expert-level knowledge of Earned Value Management System (EVMS) tools, processes, and implementation
  • Demonstrated experience in cost estimating, cost control, financial reporting systems, and cost analysis in both field and home office environments
  • Proven experience in schedule development, maintenance, monitoring, and analysis
  • Experience supervising and providing technical direction for cost engineering and/or planning/scheduling activities
  • Proficiency in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, etc.) and multiple discipline-specific project controls software
  • Knowledge of financial reporting systems and controller account codes, including understanding of controller instructions impacting project controls
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Experience identifying trends and providing solutions for management attention on complex, non-routine projects
  • Ability to work independently and exercise wide latitude in determining course of action to accomplish project objectives


Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience serving as a Control Account Manager (CAM) with subject matter expertise in project budgets, cost estimating, scheduling, and corrective action implementation
  • Post-graduate coursework in engineering, project management, or a related discipline
  • Experience on DOE or government contractor projects
  • Demonstrated ability to develop and deliver detailed and accurate status reports to project management
  • Broad expertise in developing advanced project controls concepts, techniques, and standards



HukariAscendent offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid time off.

Opportunities with HukariAscendent change frequently. For a complete listing of our current openings, please visit our website at https://www.hukari.com.


HukariAscendent is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to age, disability, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran or military status including disabled veterans and Vietnam era veterans, or other protected status.


HukariAscendent maintains a drug-free workplace.

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