Project Controls Specialist

OVERVIEW

Longenecker & Associates (L&A) seeks a motivated Project Controls Specialist to contribute to our mission supporting our work at Savannah River Nuclear Solutions
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L&A is a woman‑owned small business and trusted partner enabling critical missions across the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) complex for more than 30 years. We contribute to DOE’s nuclear security and environmental remediation enterprise by providing the highest‑caliber staff and experts.

L&A is unconditionally committed to mission success and the well‑being of employees, the nation and the environment. Our team members are passionate about building a healthier environment for generations to come. We are a community that interfaces and effectively communicates with all levels of management and government. If you have a passion for excellence, seek opportunities to engage in mission‑critical work, and consistently exceed expectations, apply now to join our professional family.

The main duties include, but are not limited to:

• Handle all logistics between Ideagen and SRNS including personnel onboarding, obtaining PIV cards/badges, ordering computer equipment, granting system access, etc.
• Ensure that computer account access is maintained for Ideagen personnel.
• Maintain schedule to keep track of project progress and resources (Ideagen and all site tenants).
• Coordinate periodic in‑person meetings between Ideagen and SRS team members, arrange for dates and location, etc.
• Coordinate project resources (Ideagen and all site tenants) in the planning and performance of module testing (Configuration, UAT, etc.).
• Assist in the testing and training development of configured modules.
• Participate in the configuration review testing of the modules.
• Coordinate discussion to resolve project board items.
• Assist in communication and general statuses between EPS (classified / non‑classified sides) and STAR.
• Participate in EPS status meetings for classified side and non‑classified side.
• Plan, coordinate, and oversee implementation of all testing activities prior to go‑live phase for STAR replacement. Testing to include, module, comprehensive, and acceptance testing, coordinate fixes with Ideagen Application Engineers, and ensure retesting verifies successful fixes to the issues identified.
• Responsible for leading the organization, development, implementation, maintenance and accountability of total project controls, financial analysis or estimating applications designed to provide management with the total capability of maintaining planning, scheduling, financial analysis and cost control throughout the life cycle of a very complex or unique project or program.
• Responsible for performing highly complex Project Control activities and/or supervising the overall Project Controls effort for a project or assignment.
• Plans and executes the Project Controls requirements for a project including, but not limited to:
  • Develops, implements, and directs the total Project Controls program on projects/major work scopes.
  • Demonstrate creative ability and knowledge in the development of project baseline plans, milestone schedules, work breakdown structures and spend plans to establish optimum conditions and effective utilization of resources and facilities, including equipment, manpower, and funding.
  • Innovate new project control concepts utilizing demonstrated personal expertise and leadership in the functional area of project control including the development of advanced system applications.
  • Provide state‑of‑the‑art technical project control expertise to guide subordinates in the development of highly complex multi‑project integrated area project analysis and problem correction.
  • Analyze variances in cost and schedule performance against the plan, and communicate the reasons for the issuance of variance and proposed mitigation plans to Management.
  • Maintain working knowledge of the functionality of Site Business systems.
  • Responsible for providing technical and administrative direction, coordination, evaluation, training and coaching to a team of Project Controls specialists. Perform personnel performance evaluations and counseling.
  • Assist in personnel selection and…