Project Controls Specialist III (3706)

Navarro Research and Engineering is recruiting a Project Controls Specialist III. This is a fully remote position working a 4-10 schedule. 

Navarro Research & Engineering is an award-winning federal contractor dedicated to partnering with clients to advance clean energy and deliver effective solutions for complex challenges in the nuclear and environmental fields. Joining Navarro means being a part of an exceptional team committed to quality and safety while also looking for innovative strategies to create value for the client’s success. Headquartered in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, Navarro has active programs in place across the nation for DOE/NNSA, NASA, and the Department of Defense.

Position Overview

• Under limited supervision responsible for supporting project or proposal planning and scheduling activities including engineering, materials management, construction, start-up and operations to support a project at Paducah and Portsmouth DOE sites. The specific work assignment may include duties or activities that assist and support the organization in one or more of the following functional areas, in addition to other duties as assigned:

Functional:

• Directs the analysis and utilization of schedule data to identify key project issues
• Administers the gathering and assembly of data for schedule development and updating appropriate to task
• Progresses the identification and analysis of project schedule variances
• Develops the collection and updating of data to produce scheduling reports
• Manages the development and maintenance of the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
• Ensures project coding is effectively used for all cornerstone applications
• Utilizes drawings and specifications for schedule development
• Directs the tracking of subcontractor performance
• Measures progress and reviews schedule performance
• Leads monthly report preparation
• Manages the creation and maintenance of baseline schedule
• Supports cost analysis function through cross-training
• Participates in planning and scheduling meetings to gain insight to planning and scheduling issues
• Directs the gathering of data for procedure development

Requirements

Competencies:

• Possesses strong organizational skills that reflect ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks seamlessly with moderate attention-to-detail
• Administers senior level written and verbal communication skills
• Possesses senior level PC skills to include Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), and Adobe Acrobat
• Demonstrates the ability to apply organizational practices, policies and procedures in performing a wide variety of related administrative tasks
• Maintains the judgment and discretion to properly discern and safeguard highly sensitive information and documents, including company-proprietary information, and classified or otherwise sensitive national security information

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction, Business or related field or equivalent
• 6-9 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD-12) credential
• Must have Department of Energy project experience

Due to the nature of the government contract requirements and/or clearances requirements, US citizenship is required.

Navarro is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran’s status, or any classification protected by applicable state or local law.

EEO Employer/Vet/Disabled

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation & Public Holidays)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability