Edgewater is seeking qualified candidates for a Project Controls Specialist opportunity in Hawthone, NV to support a DOD Project.

US Citizenship Required
Work Location: Expect to be in Hawthorne, NV at start of assignment for set up (~2 weeks) then work primarily remote with as-needed site visits.

GENERAL OVERVIEW:

• Overall responsibility for compliance of assigned projects with project controls standards - both from applicable contract documents and from Company project controls policies/guidelines
• Participate in developing, establishing, and maintaining the company’s project cost /control systems
• Participate in proposal and estimating efforts to ensure continuity between project estimates and baselines
• Understand the execution logic to ensure consistency in developing and maintaining a detailed, resource-loaded schedule in P6
• Assist the project team in converting project bids to setting up the complete, accurate project baseline (budget, schedule), in the company’s Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system (SAP, P6)
• Set up project controls systems (cost codes, project rules of credit) in SAP
• Review the project contract and ensure that all the contract conditions (invoicing, reporting, change management, etc.) are applied and fulfilled for project set-up, project tracking and reporting, and project closeout
• Monitor the project performance and ensure that all the project control system is properly implemented; responsible for detailed review & analysis of earned value and other key performance indices and keep project management informed of project progress and trends
• Generate all required project status reports for internal management and for the customer, including the overall project Dashboard, project performance report
• Advise project management of developments that may affect project profit, costs, schedules, and client relations
• Establish and maintain communications to ensure accurate and timely flow of information
• Administer & support change management for assigned projects, in compliance with contract conditions (subcontractor claims, change requests, dispute resolution, etc.)
• Review and analyze the cost & schedule reports with the project team, and suggest corrective actions to maintain reasonable performance/productivity; provide timely feedback to project managers with regards to activities trending away from the baseline or forecast
• Prepare and update project cash flows and forecasts
• Support Risk Management process with accurate quantification of risk and opportunities.
• Participate in customer and internal management project status reporting meetings
• As required, produce custom reports from SAP/P6 per request of customer or internal management
• Provide input on an ongoing basis for improvements/modifications to Company project controls policy & guidelines
• Maintain continuous contact with Company corporate Project Controls group through regular reporting and acceptance of input and directives

• 7-10 years of Project Controls experience.
• College and/or University degree in related field, OR applicable work experience
• Department of Energy (DOE) or Department of Defense (DOD) project experience preferred.
• Applied knowledge of the “Earned Value” principles.
• Applied knowledge of Project Management and Project Controls principles, including experience with concepts of PMBOK
• Applied knowledge of cost engineering/cost control
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel
• Organizational skills in order to handle multiple tasks within a high-pressure work site environment
• Interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral)
• Apply consistent rigor with a questioning attitude towards ensuring valid and timely input from team members
• Ability to work effectively with all levels of management and employees
• Willingness for continuous learning and advancement of technical knowledge
• Detail oriented and customer focused

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
Founded in 2003, Edgewater is a professional and technical services firm supporting the U.S. Department of Energy and the U.S., U.K., and Canadian Commercial Nuclear Industry, and private sector businesses involved in high-hazard or complex operations. Edgewater proudly offers expertise in numerous technical disciplines necessary to support operational environments where Integrated Safety Management and formal, disciplined operations are essential to ensure safety, quality, security, and regulatory compliance.

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-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, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected Veterans, or individuals with disabilities.

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