Project Controls Scheduler

Salas O'Brien Engineers Inc

Aiken, SC

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Baseline Schedule, COBRA (Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985), Calendar Management, Capital Project, Change Control, Communication Skills, Compensation Management, Construction Engineering, Construction Management, Construction Projects, Contract Requirements, Corrective Action, Cost Analysis, Customer Retention/Renewal, DOE Clearance, Deltek Accounting Software, Earned Value Management (EVM), Employee Retention, Engineering Procurement and Construction (EPC/EPCC/EPCM), Environmental Management, Federal Government, Forecasting, Government, Laboratory, Maintain Compliance, Mentoring, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft SharePoint, Operational Support, Organizational Skills, Performance Analysis, Physics, Primavera, Project Control, Project Design, Project Engineering, Project Evaluation, Project Management Professional (PMP), Project Planning, Project Schedule, Project Tracking, Project/Program Management, Recruiting/Staffing Agency, Regulatory Compliance, Reporting Dashboards, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, SAP, Schedule Development, Small Business, Systems Engineering, Technical Delivery, Technical Leadership, Trend Analysis, United States Citizen, United States Department of Energy (DOE)
LOCATION
Aiken, SC
POSTED
2 days ago

Project Controls Scheduler

Pay range: $175 - $205,000 annually

Who We Are:

TechSource, a Salas OBrien company and a previous DOE Small Business of the Year recipient and ten-time Inc. 5000 winner, is a nationally recognized engineering and scientific company specializing in the management and technical delivery of large-scale nuclear and high-technology projects with numerous federal agencies, helping to advance missions of national importance for government programs, national laboratories, national security facilities, nuclear operations, and complex projects nationwide. We provide direct access to hundreds of experts and industry leaders in the nuclear sciences, non-proliferation technologies, accelerator physics, and systems engineering arenas with offices in Washington DC, SC, TX, TN, and NM. Our outstanding technical service has earned the company a client retention rate of over 95 percent. As part of Salas OBrien, we work to attract and retain the best talent because the best talent delivers the best results for our clients.

Job Summary:

As a full-time Project Controls Scheduler, you will provide planning, scheduling, cost integration, and performance reporting for capital and operation projects at the Savannah River Site (SRS). You will collaborate with Project Managers, Engineering, Constructoin, Procurement, Operations, and Maintenance organizations to develop, manage, and analyze integrated resource-loaded, P6 schedules that support Department of Energy (DOE) Environmental Management mission objectives. You will apply project controls principles, earned value management (EVM), and DOE project management requirements to ensure projects are planned, executed, monitored, and reports in accordance with approved baselines, regulatory compliance, and contractual requirements. This is a full-time, on-site position at the Savannah River Site, located in Aiken, SC.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop, maintain, and analyze integrated resource-loaded Primavera P6 schedules for nuclear, environmental remediation, infrastructure, and capital improvement projects.
  • Serve as the primary Project Controls/Scheduling lead for projects.
  • Perform schedule, cost, and risk analyses for complex projects.
  • Provide technical guidance and mentoring to less experienced project controls schedulers.
  • Support project planning from conceptual design through turnover, including schedule development, baseline establishment, progress updates, forecasting, and closeout.
  • Perform schedule health assessments, critical path analysis, float analysis, and resource evaluations.
  • Integrate schedule, cost, and scope information to support Earned Value Management (EVM).
  • Monitor project performance, identify variances, evaluate trends, and recommend corrective actions.
  • Prepare project controls reports, executive dashboards, and management presentations.
  • Support development of Estimates at Completion (EACs).
  • Coordinate with Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Operations, Maintenance, and subcontractors to collect project status.
  • Maintain project baselines through formal change control processes.
  • Ensure compliance with DOE Order 413.3 requirements and site procedures.
  • Participate in project reviews, risk assessments, and management briefings.

Qualifications and Experience:

  • Bachelors degree in engineering, construction management, business, project management, or other related field (or equivalent experience: 14 years of experience).
  • 10 or more years of experience in project controls, planning, scheduling, cost analysis, or EVM, using Primavera 6 (P6).
  • Working knowledge of DOE project management principles.
  • Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and MS Office.
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
  • US citizenship is required for this full-time position.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Clearance.

Preferred qualifications:

  • Experience supporting Savannah River Site or other DOE/NNSA facilities.
  • Knowledge of DOE Order 413.3 and EVMS requirements.
  • Advanced Primavera P6 experience.
  • Experience supporting nuclear operations, environmental remediation, or capital construction projects.
  • Experience with Primavera Risk Analysis, Deltek Acumen, Cobra, SAP, or EcoSys.
  • PMP, PMI-SP, PSP, EVP, or similar certification.

Compensation & Benefits:

The expected base salary range for this role is $175 - $205,000 annually. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors including skills, experience, qualifications, and location.

This role is also eligible for performance-based bonuses and a comprehensive U.S. based benefits package, including:

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid time off and company holidays
  • Wellness programs and employee assistance resources
  • Professional development support

For more information, visit our full benefits overview: https://salasobrien.com/benefits/

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

TechSource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/provincial, or local laws. Salas O'Brien will accommodate the disability-related needs of applicants as required by law.

Third-Party Agency Notice

TechSource does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiters or agencies. We only work with approved partners engaged directly by our Talent Acquisition team for specific searches. Unsolicited submissions will not be eligible for placement fees.

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