Project Controls Engineer

Requisition ID: 284928 

•  Relocation Authorized: None 
• Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project 
• Work Location: Richmond, KY 

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Project Overview:

Bechtel Parsons Blue Grass is the systems contractor selected by the Department of Defense’s Assembled Chemical Weapons Alternatives program to design, build, systemize, test, operate, and close a facility to destroy the chemical weapons stockpile at the Blue Grass Army Depot in Richmond, Kentucky. The Blue Grass Chemical Agent-Destruction Pilot Plant (BGCAPP) will safely destroy 523 tons of mustard and nerve agent in projectiles and rockets. Neutralization followed by supercritical water oxidation is the technology selected by the Department of Defense to destroy the nerve agent, while the Explosive Destruction Technology will be used to destroy the mustard in the Blue Grass chemical weapons stockpile.

Candidates for unescorted access to the Chemical Limited Area must successfully clear National Agency Check with Local Check (NACLC). All employees are subject and agree to random drug and alcohol testing as a condition of employment. The ability to obtain/maintain access to the Blue Grass Army Depot is required. Must be physically fit and able to work safely at an operating plant. Eligible applicants must be a US Citizen and successfully go through a government screening process. Based on project goals and objectives, candidates established within our local community are desirable.

Job Summary:

The Blue Grass Chemical Agent-Destruction Pilot Plant (BGCAPP) is looking for Project Controls Engineer at the Richmond, KY site location.

This BGAPP position falls under the scope of the McNamara-O’Hara Service Contract Act of 1965 (SCA). The SCA requires BGCAPP to provide employees with benefits and wages no less than the amounts the Department of Labor has established for the location and classification in which the employee will be working.

This is a long-term assignment with a 4-10s schedule. The work hours are from 7:00am – 5:30pm. This position may require additional overtime hours as deemed necessary. BGCAPP operates on a 24/7 schedule. This position may be required to work a schedule of rotating shifts including nights, weekends or holidays.

A successful Project Controls Engineer will collaborate with their lead/supervisor to perform various cost control, planning and scheduling, analysis, and project management tasks. These will include collaboration with change control team members, Control Account and Functional Managers, risk management related tasks and reporting work processes. The successful candidate will have an innovative approach to completing their work and will possess or quickly develop strong automation and data analytics skills. They will also require strong communication skills to support frequent interaction with other members of the project team to develop solutions to execution challenges. All work will be carried out within established Project Controls processes and procedures that comply with EVMS standards and Bechtel’s corporate requirements.  #LI-SB1 

Major Responsibilities:

The following duties are performed with respect to Cost Analysis and Control activities:

• Assists in developing and implementing requirements for cost recording, cost coding, reporting, and analyzing standards, programs, and reports.
• Performs performance monitoring and control functions for specific applications.
• Determines scope definition requirements for a discipline or other specialty and works with Area/Functional support personnel and other sources to coordinate the production of required data to conform to the overall estimate preparation plan.
• Performs cost data analysis and development.
• Coordinates quantity estimates for trends/baseline change proposals.
• Assists in developing specific project control accounts and recommends appropriate modifications and revisions. This includes training in the proper use and definitions for the cost accounts.

The following duties are performed with respect to Scheduling activities:

• Identifies scope of schedule activities. Determines schedule dates for work activities within a discipline area or specialty. Determines milestones to support project schedule.
• Works with Area/Functional personnel to coordinate work sequences with the total project plan.
• Conforms work sequence and activity durations for a specific discipline or specialty.
• Determines inter-discipline constraints or interfaces that define activity sequences.
• Assists discipline groups in determining what information is required from other disciplines to support schedule activities and how to interface with the assigned discipline or specialty.
• Provides schedule knowledge to assist in discipline planning and interfacing with others.
• Performs schedule monitoring, including identifying critical activities and updating functions for specific applications, disciplines, or specialties.
• Assists in the development of requirements for updating and monitoring the schedule.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Requires a University Hire with 1-2 years of experience or 5-6 years of relevant work experience.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Skilled in oral and written communication.
• Demonstrates intermediate level understanding of Project Controls general technical skills.
• Knowledge of engineering and construction management customarily acquired over time through specialized instruction or practical experience.
• Proficiency in PC operating systems and several basic software applications such as Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Demonstrated ability to work with people of varied backgrounds and objectives.
• Proficiency in Project Controls specific applications (Primavera, etc.)
• Previous Earned Value Management System experience on an EPC job.
• Flexibility to respond to urgent project requests and/or changing priorities.
• Ability to work under pressure and with minimal supervision.

This project is subject to the Army Regulations (AR50-6 Chemical Surety) which governs persons performing work under the Chemical Personnel Reliability Program (CPRP) and Unescorted Access Program (UAP). Depending on the work performed and the access granted a government security investigation and other physical requirements such as respirators may be mandated. Eligibility to be placed in a CPRP or UAP position requires US citizenship.

The following Surety Program marked with an “x” apply to this job:

     X      None / No Program

_____ This position is designated as a Chemical Duty Position and is subject to the requirements of the Chemical Personnel Reliability Program (CPRP). As a condition of employment, candidates and incumbents must favorably complete a series of screenings included but not limited to: a personnel security investigation, urinalysis testing, medical exam and respiratory screening, and must meet and maintain personnel suitability and reliability requirements established by Army Regulations.

_____ This position is designated as an Unescorted Access Position (UAP). As a condition of employment, candidates and incumbents must favorably complete a series of screenings included but not limited to: a personnel security investigation, urinalysis testing, respiratory screening and must meet and maintain personnel suitability and reliability requirements established by Army Regulations.

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