Senior Project Controls Engineer
COMPA Industries, Inc., Los Alamos, NM, United States
Compa Industries is searching for qualified candidates for
Project Controls 4
positions at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) in Los Alamos, NM.
Salary:
$84/hr - $90/hr
Location:
Los Alamos, NM (TA-55) – Onsite
Citizenship:
US Citizenship Required
Work Schedule:
4/10 or 9/80 schedules typical
Clearance:
Ability to obtain Q Clearance required; active Q preferred
Mandatory Experience Requirement – Read Before Applying
Candidates must have
hands-on experience with Primavera P6 and Deltek Cobra (including Cobra administration and backend troubleshooting) .
Candidates must be
eligible to obtain a Q Clearance and capable of working in secure environments with A-level access .
Previous LANL employees who were released for performance or conduct-related issues will not be considered.
Impact
Join a critical national security mission supporting weapons production at LANL. In this role, you will provide advanced project controls expertise across cost and scheduling disciplines, ensuring project performance, financial accuracy, and compliance with EVMS standards. Your work will directly influence the success of complex, high-visibility programs.
Responsibilities and Duties
Support and enhance the Earned Value Management System (EVMS) and Project Controls System
Lead and/or supervise cost estimating, cost control, and cost analysis activities
Oversee schedule development, maintenance, and performance monitoring
Prepare, review, and present cost engineering and planning reports
Identify cost and schedule trends and communicate risks to management
Provide technical direction for cost engineering and planning/scheduling teams
Support project organizational and administrative functions
Develop innovative solutions to complex project control challenges
Ensure project execution aligns with schedule and budget objectives
Perform financial reporting, earned value analysis, and variance analysis
Support Control Account Management (CAM) activities where applicable
Implement corrective actions and track performance improvements
Work within secure environments, including classified networks (Red Network)
Coordinate cross-functional project teams and activities
Minimum Qualifications
Extensive experience in:
Project planning and scheduling (development, control, analysis)
Cost engineering (estimating, control, financial reporting, analysis)
Strong working knowledge of EVMS tools and processes (expert level for PC4)
Hands-on experience with
Primavera P6 and Deltek Cobra (including administration)
Experience with financial reporting systems and project cost tracking
Ability to analyze complex data and provide actionable insights
Strong communication and leadership skills
Experience supervising or leading project controls functions
Ability to work independently with minimal direction in complex environments
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Q Clearance and work with classified systems
Desired Skills
Experience in DOE, nuclear, or national laboratory environments
Control Account Manager (CAM) experience
Experience with Cobra on classified (Red) networks
Advanced knowledge of engineering and/or construction management practices
Experience troubleshooting and administering backend project controls systems
Leadership experience managing technical and non-technical teams
Education and Experience Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree and minimum of 12+ years of related experience (or equivalent)
Postgraduate coursework may be expected at higher levels
Assignment Details
Number of Positions: 3
Assignment Duration: Minimum 1 year (with potential extension)
Start Date: ASAP
Work Type: Full-time (40 hours/week)
Per Diem: Available for qualified candidates
Travel: Limited to onsite requirements only
Overtime/On-Call: Not required
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.
COMPA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to protected status.
Project Controls 4
positions at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) in Los Alamos, NM.
Salary:
$84/hr - $90/hr
Location:
Los Alamos, NM (TA-55) – Onsite
Citizenship:
US Citizenship Required
Work Schedule:
4/10 or 9/80 schedules typical
Clearance:
Ability to obtain Q Clearance required; active Q preferred
Mandatory Experience Requirement – Read Before Applying
Candidates must have
hands-on experience with Primavera P6 and Deltek Cobra (including Cobra administration and backend troubleshooting) .
Candidates must be
eligible to obtain a Q Clearance and capable of working in secure environments with A-level access .
Previous LANL employees who were released for performance or conduct-related issues will not be considered.
Impact
Join a critical national security mission supporting weapons production at LANL. In this role, you will provide advanced project controls expertise across cost and scheduling disciplines, ensuring project performance, financial accuracy, and compliance with EVMS standards. Your work will directly influence the success of complex, high-visibility programs.
Responsibilities and Duties
Support and enhance the Earned Value Management System (EVMS) and Project Controls System
Lead and/or supervise cost estimating, cost control, and cost analysis activities
Oversee schedule development, maintenance, and performance monitoring
Prepare, review, and present cost engineering and planning reports
Identify cost and schedule trends and communicate risks to management
Provide technical direction for cost engineering and planning/scheduling teams
Support project organizational and administrative functions
Develop innovative solutions to complex project control challenges
Ensure project execution aligns with schedule and budget objectives
Perform financial reporting, earned value analysis, and variance analysis
Support Control Account Management (CAM) activities where applicable
Implement corrective actions and track performance improvements
Work within secure environments, including classified networks (Red Network)
Coordinate cross-functional project teams and activities
Minimum Qualifications
Extensive experience in:
Project planning and scheduling (development, control, analysis)
Cost engineering (estimating, control, financial reporting, analysis)
Strong working knowledge of EVMS tools and processes (expert level for PC4)
Hands-on experience with
Primavera P6 and Deltek Cobra (including administration)
Experience with financial reporting systems and project cost tracking
Ability to analyze complex data and provide actionable insights
Strong communication and leadership skills
Experience supervising or leading project controls functions
Ability to work independently with minimal direction in complex environments
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Q Clearance and work with classified systems
Desired Skills
Experience in DOE, nuclear, or national laboratory environments
Control Account Manager (CAM) experience
Experience with Cobra on classified (Red) networks
Advanced knowledge of engineering and/or construction management practices
Experience troubleshooting and administering backend project controls systems
Leadership experience managing technical and non-technical teams
Education and Experience Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree and minimum of 12+ years of related experience (or equivalent)
Postgraduate coursework may be expected at higher levels
Assignment Details
Number of Positions: 3
Assignment Duration: Minimum 1 year (with potential extension)
Start Date: ASAP
Work Type: Full-time (40 hours/week)
Per Diem: Available for qualified candidates
Travel: Limited to onsite requirements only
Overtime/On-Call: Not required
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.
COMPA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to protected status.