Senior Project Controls Engineer

Job Description

Project Controls Engineer 4

Compa Industries is searching for qualified candidates for a Senior Project Controls Engineer position at the Los Alamos National Laboratory in Los Alamos, NM .

Salary : $81 / hr - $88 / hr

Location : Los Alamos, NM (Onsite)

Citizenship : US citizenship Required

Work Schedule : 9 / 80A schedule

Clearance : Q-clearance or Top Secret Clearance needed

The Project Controls Engineer will play a critical role in supporting the Earned Value Management System (EVMS) and the broader Project Controls System at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL). This position significantly influences the success of high-impact projects through expert cost engineering, scheduling, and project management support. The specialist will contribute to developing advanced techniques and standards, guiding project teams, and ensuring projects remain on schedule and within budget.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Perform cost estimating, cost analysis, and control activities for highly complex projects.
• Supervise and provide technical direction for planning / scheduling and cost engineering activities.
• Develop and maintain project schedules and monitor progress against milestones.
• Prepare, review, and present detailed cost engineering and scheduling reports.
• Analyze cost trends and schedule performance for management attention.
• Provide innovative solutions to project control challenges and guide technical teams.
• Act as a subject matter expert in EVMS tools and processes.
• Utilize independent judgment to determine the best course of action for achieving project objectives.
• Work under consultative direction and with minimal supervision to meet long-range project goals.
• Support project administrative and organizational tasks, including financial reporting and status updates.

Minimum Qualifications

Demonstrated experience in project controls functions, including :

Desired Skills

Education and Experience Requirements

Next Steps

If you are a driven and highly experienced project controls professional seeking a pivotal role in national security and scientific innovation, we encourage you to apply. Please submit your resume to be considered for this opportunity at Los Alamos National Laboratory. A recruiter from Compa Industries will contact qualified candidates to discuss next steps.

Why Work at COMPA Industries?

We strive to provide careers, not just jobs, for our employees. We invest in and serve the communities where we work and live. We provide best-in-class administrative, professional, and technical services to solve complex problems to meet customer mission-critical objectives.

For over 30 years, Compa has been a trusted partner in progress. We combine decades of technical expertise with a forward-thinking spirit, tackling intricate challenges in nuclear facilities alongside the brightest minds in science and engineering. Join us, and don't just build your career, build the future, with competitive compensation, a collaborative culture, and the chance to make a real difference for national security and beyond.

COMPA is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or protected Veteran status.

COMPA's policy could disqualify an applicant who has certain criminal history from employment in particular positions.