Field Project Control Manager (Capital Asset / Minor Construction Projects) - Salado Isolation Mining Contractors

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Salado Isolation Mining Contractors, managing and operating contractor of the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) is currently seeking a qualified individual to serve as a Field Project Control Manager (Capital Asset / Minor Construction Projects) to join our team located in Carlsbad, NM.

The successful candidate will lead the Capital Asset and Minor Construction Project (MCP) Project Controls team in delivering a monthly earned value management reporting matrix to SIMCO Management and the Customer, Department of Energy representatives. Successful candidate will be a self-starter, pro-active and expected to engage directly with both Customer and Senior SIMCO and Bechtel Management in the completion of normal day-to-day duties.

Will be required to lead the team in provision of cost and schedule analysis for Department and Control Account Managers (CAMs) to ensure schedule, costs and budgets are accurate and timely. This includes assisting managers in preparation of annual, contract period and life cycle schedules and associated budgets, reviewing estimates, and preparing baseline change requests and trends for project impacts. Managing and integrating subcontractor schedules and invoicing. Assist in preparing monthly variance explanations, accruals, and responding to various budget exercises. Must communicate with buyers regarding purchase orders and estimates, input cost corrections and accrual information into our Integrated Financial Management System (PeopleSoft) and input approved budget baseline changes and monthly status of projects in the Primavera Project Management Tool. Analyze a variety of cost and schedule information. Resolve related problems and assure compliance with prescribed system criteria. Analyze cost plans and schedules for variance impacts, horizontal and vertical coordination of schedules, critical paths, and related information and data to determine and identify potential problems. Assist in the development and preparation of ad-hoc reports and budget scenarios to support program objectives. Support cost account managers need for accurate data and program analysis using a network of systems to facilitate budgetary data collection, monitoring, review, development, analysis, charting, and communication. Assist in the development, maintenance, and revision of work authorization directives and statements of work. Develop report formats to meet requirements of both internal and external customers. Coordinate changes to project baseline cost and schedule documents including presentation of same to internal and external stakeholders. Will participate in PPR reviews by DoE personnel and Earned Value Management Certification assessments.

This is a Capital Asset position which will report through Project Controls to the WIPP Project Controls Manager and is matrixed the Capital Line Item Project Manager(s) and the Capital Assets Manager.

Supervises the Capital Project PC Lead, schedulers and cost analysts for the assigned project(s), providing routine and non-routine direction, ensuring timely completion of deliverables. Receives direction from SIMCO Project Controls Manager, and / or Capital Projects Manager.

Exempt Grade Levels (34-38)

Minimum Requirements: These requirements must be met to be considered for this posting. Uploaded resumes and applications are the means of determination.

• Bachelor’s degree in field related to project controls, cost accounting, budgeting, and strategic planning or engineering with six (6) years of professional experience, or
• Associate's degree with ten (10) years of professional experience, or
• High School Diploma or Equivalency with fourteen (14) years of professional experience is required.
• Working level experience with Cobra and Primavera P6.
• Experience in project controls, cost accounting, budgeting, strategic planning principles.
• Experience in Earned Value Management on a Department of Energy Project specific to DOE Order 413.3B.
• Familiarity with EIA 748 Requirements.

Must be at least 18 years of age; U.S. citizenship is required except in limited circumstances. See DOE Order 472.2 for additional information.

Higher education attainment than listed acceptable per internal level identifiers of accompanying years of experience.

Preferred Requirements:

• PeopleSoft (Integrated Financial Management System [IFMS]) is a plus.
• WIPP and/or DOE experience preferred.
• Bechtel experience preferred.

What we offer:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance:
  • Coverage on date of hire
  • Surgical concierge service
  • EAP services including wellness plans, estate planning, financial counseling and more
• Modern work arrangements to include 4-day workweeks (four 10-hour days)*
• Relocation assistance*
• Shuttle commuter service from the local areas
• Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement program
• On-site fitness center and other wellness support including some public gym membership reductions
• Company paid short term disability
• Company paid life insurance (1 x annual salary)
• Pension plan that provides monthly annuity after retirement and 401(k) with .50 matching up to 6%
• Voluntary benefits of:
  • Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity
  • Long-term disability program
  • Health and Flexible savings accounts
  • Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance

*These benefits vary by position.

Minimum salary $109,803 per year of a larger salary range --the specific salary offered to a candidate will be influenced by a variety of factors, particularly the candidate’s relevant experience and education.

EOE including Disability/Protected Veterans. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

If you are an applicant with a disability who requires a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability—or unable to use—the online application system and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact (575) 234-8405 or email wipprecruiting@wipp.ws for assistance. Upon receipt of this information, we will respond to you promptly to obtain more information about your request.

Reviews, and tests for the absence of any illegal drug as defined in 10 CFR 707.4, will be conducted by SIMCO and a background investigation by the Federal government may be required to obtain an access authorization prior to employment, and subsequent reinvestigations may be required.

Posting Duration: This posting will be open for application submissions for a minimum of seven (7) calendar days, including the posting date. SIMCO reserves the right to extend the posting date at any time.