Project Controls Specialist IV

The expected hiring range for this position is :

$119,200.00-$169,467.00.

Please note that the pay range information is a general guideline only. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such the scope and responsibilities of the position, qualifications of the selected candidate, business considerations, internal equity, and external market pay for comparable jobs.

About the role :

The successful candidate will assist in planning and implementing highly complex cost and scheduling project control functions and systems for various types of projects conditional on requirements as defined by DOE and the Directorate, under limited direction. This candidate will oversee the work, resources, and dollars using project control tools, drawing from an advanced understanding of project management methodology, project control principles, and hands-on experience with scheduling and cost processing software. Lead multiple specialists or analysts and interfaces with other Lab Project Controls Specialists in developing templates, serving as a scheduling and cost processing tool expert, and advising division / project managers on the trends and progress of their plans and schedules. Prepare and analyze monthly trend and Earned Value (EV) performance reports, process updates to the Estimate at Complete (EAC) and implement baseline revisions.

What your day-to-day as a Project Controls Specialist IV at Fermilab will look like :

• Works with senior line management, project managers, and project teams to develop, implement, and maintain the project controls system and the Project Work Breakdown Structure (WBS).
• Develops and maintains fully integrated resource-loaded schedules using standard project management scheduling tools.
• Creates and implements the Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) and EV methodology, providing efficient, effective, and responsive project controls, standards, and procedures to ensure assigned projects comply with DOE, Lab, and project controls requirements.
• Develops and maintains the earned value (EV) data with cost processor software and provides expertise on software enhancements as the subject matter expert.
• Performs project EV data analysis with the Control Account Managers (CAM) and trend projections; develops metrics to analyze project performance and generates monthly performance measurement reports for the senior management team; processes updates to the Estimate at Complete (EAC) and implements baseline revisions.
• Provides and participates in project start-up to completion, preparing proposals and developing detailed project control plans, statements of work, and other types of planning documents on highly complex projects with substantial scope and high levels of risk.
• Creates and implements proposed contracts regarding schedule requirements imposed on subcontractors; interfacing with lab managers to monitor and direct their efforts; participating in meetings involving schedule creation, maintenance, and revisions of subcontractors.
• Conducts risk analyses and assessments; identifies high-risk issues impacting project success and recommends solutions.
• Analyzes and evaluates existing and new systems. Recommends, designs, develops, and implements changes, striving to make project control systems more efficient, effective, and responsive.
• Interfaces with the project's technical staff, financial staff, project managers, and functional managers on all cost controls and scheduling aspects, providing a development plan and annual performance goals related to the Lab's objectives.
• Generates, presents, and assists senior managers with progress and presentations regarding project schedules, resources, and project performance.
• Leads in training and directing junior staff to maintain the correct application and implementation of Earned Value Management (EVM) requirements as defined by DOE Order 413.3A; provides direction to staff members within the project controls functions.
• Provides supervision or leadership of a team including hiring, promotions, performance reviews, training, disciplinary actions, team exits, and other duties as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Abides by and is responsible for performing all duties in accordance with all environmental, health and safety regulations and practices pertinent to this position.

Skills and Attributes for Success :

Applicable Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required :

Work Arrangement :

Please note that the described work arrangement is subject to change based on business needs and is not guaranteed to be final.

Benefits / Perks :

Why Fermilab :

Fermilab is America's premier laboratory for particle physics and accelerator research, funded by the U.S. Department of Energy. We support discovery science experiments in Illinois and locations around the world, including deep underground mines in South Dakota and Canada, mountaintops in Arizona and Chile, CERN in Europe and the South Pole.

Drug-Free Workplace & Pre-Employment Screening

Fermilab is dedicated to fostering a safe, productive, and drug-free work environment. As part of the hiring process, candidates must successfully complete a background check and drug screening. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of these screenings.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Fermilab is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories.

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What To Expect Next :

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