Project Controls Engineer (Entry- Level)

Job Responsibilities/Duties
Washington River Protection Solutions (WRPS) seeks a Project Controls Engineer to support to the Functional Organizations Project Controls (FOPC) organization. The Project Controls Engineer will prepare, maintain, review and revise baseline schedules and budgets for programmatic/project activities and/or line-item construction project activities. Work will be performed per applicable Department of Energy (DOE) and WRPS orders, standards, procedures and guidelines using established DOE and industry methodologies and techniques. This position will review work for completeness as required by project specifications and scope definition. Apply standard cost and/or scheduling data to departmental programs or systems. Responsible for utilizing the tools and systems necessary to effectively and proactively manage and control concurrent projects throughout the organization from proposal through execution and completion. Tasks may include the preparation, monitoring and control of baseline detailed and integrated master summary schedules and milestones; preparation, monitoring and control of baseline time-phased budgets; cost control and earned value performance measurement including the Budgeted Cost for Work Scheduled (BCWS), Budgeted Cost for Work Performed (BCWP), Actual Cost of Work Performed (ACWP), and Schedule Variance (SV)/Cost Variance (CV); and associated reporting and information distribution internally and externally to key stakeholders.

Project Controls Engineer's responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Ability to manage a change in priorities.
• Perform routine assigned tasks related to the preparation and application of cost monitoring activities (direct labor, material, subcontract and indirect costs).
• Provide scheduling support to facility, department or project activities as directed.
• Assist in the preparation of baseline change requests and cost/schedule trend reports.
• Review purchase requisitions and invoices for application of appropriate cost codes, budget ceilings and quantities.
• Under direct supervision, responsible for preparing estimating, scheduling or cost engineering data to provide accurate information to be used for project planning and analysis of project status.
• Assist in the reviews required for cost control data and collects information for specific functions and disciplines.
• Ensure Integrated Environment Safety and Health Management System principles are incorporated into organization's activities.
• Assist in performance measurement baseline development and maintenance.
• Comply with WRPS policies and procedures.
• Coordinate the timeliness and accuracy of the Estimate to Complete (ETC)/forecast relative to the scope in the development of resource loaded schedules and activity-based cost estimates. The ETC development may be based on quantities, vendor estimates, vendor durations, prior historical information, subject matter expert input or industry standards such as means.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Assist in the periodic (typically monthly) status/input into the integrated cost and scheduling software.

Required Qualifications
Grade 14:

• Bachelor's Degree (BA/BS) in Project Management, Construction Management, Engineering, Business or other related discipline or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.

Grade 15:

• One (1) year of related experience or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• Bachelor's Degree (BA/BS) in Project Management, Construction Management, Engineering, Business or other related discipline; and

Note the essential duties for this grade level are like that of the previous grade level, however the scope of responsibility is larger, and the expected level of performance is increased.

Desired Qualifications
* Experience with earned value systems utilized at WRPS, including but not limited to cost analysis, estimate at completion development, schedule development and maintenance, earned value reporting systems, subcontract management, estimating, and Primavera P6 knowledge.

• General application of concepts and principles.
• Good interpersonal and communications skills needed to be able to communicate with personnel, management, and support organizations.
• Frequent use and general knowledge of Project Controls practices, techniques, and standards.

Depending on the nature of your employment with WRPS, you can expect the following:

• An excellent benefits package, effective day one of hire, to include a generous 401K Savings Plan, Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance options, Flexible Spending Accounts, and Holiday/Vacation Pay.
• Opportunity for work/life balance: a standard 4 x 10 work schedule, allowing more personal time to enjoy life outside of the office (other schedules and/or shift work may be required).
• Many positions (non-bargaining) that allow for a hybrid work environment, a combination of in-office and telework (restrictions may apply).
• A business casual dress work environment: jeans are permissible (restrictions may apply).

Compensation & Benefits
Grade 14:
Hiring Range Minimum: $69,413
Hiring Range Maximum: $87,538

Grade 15:
Hiring Range Minimum: $76,338
Hiring Range Maximum: $96,313

WRPS offers a comprehensive benefits package to include medical/dental/vision, short-and long-term disability, life insurance, 401(k) with employer match, and paid time off. For a full list of benefits please visit https://hmis.hanford.gov/hr/page.cfm/HEWTBenefits

In accordance with the company's philosophy on compensation for exempt and salaried non-exempt employees, WRPS takes into consideration a variety of factors when determining initial salary to include assigned job scope and responsibility, a candidate's qualifications as compared to internal comparators performing in a similar role, and the external labor market. A salary offer will be made within the targeted hiring range posted. Note a candidate's prior salary history will not be taken into consideration.