Job Description

Overview:

ACS Professional Staffing is looking for an employee to work on-site with our client. This Project Controls Professional II will support project teams by developing scope, preparing detailed schedules in P6, and integrating cost estimates for resource-loaded projections. The role includes evaluating cost performance, managing budget changes, and maintaining data accuracy across systems to ensure reliable forecasting and continuous improvement. This full-time position is located in Richland, WA.

Pay rate: $63.35 - $88.47

• Benefits:Sick Leave: One hour of paid sick leave for every 40-hours worked (sick leave can be used after 90-days of employment)
• EAP: Employee Assistance Program
• Benefit Options: Medical, HSA, Group Life/AD&D, Voluntary Life/AD&D, Voluntary Short-Term Disability, Voluntary Long-Term Disability, Voluntary Critical Illness, Voluntary Accident, 401k (eligible after one year and 1,000 hours worked - employer match up to 4%)
• Other benefits include the following: Calm App, Access Perks

Responsibilities:

• Assist in developing project scope and collaborate with assigned teams.
• Prepare Level 1–4 detailed implementation schedules using Primavera P6.
• Integrate cost estimates with schedules to produce resource-loaded projections.
• Analyze schedule deviations and report potential cost/schedule impacts.
• Evaluate real-time cost data and recommend corrective actions.
• Support development of accurate Estimate to Completion (ETC) forecasts.
• Generate financial health reports and track scope/funding changes.
• Record and communicate budget impacts using appropriate software tools.
• Implement approved budget and schedule changes into baseline plans.
• Enter and manage project data across multiple databases.
• Perform consistency reviews and apply lessons learned for improvement.
• Attend project meetings and provide process improvement recommendations.
• Execute tasks as delegated and maintain alignment with project procedures.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Finance, or related discipline and 3–5 years of relevant experience in project controls, planning, cost analysis, or scheduling.
• OR A degree and 7 years of relevant experience in project controls, planning, cost analysis, or scheduling in Engineering, Construction Management, Finance, or related discipline
• OR High School diploma or GED and 9 years of relevant experience in project controls, planning, cost analysis, or scheduling in Engineering, Construction Management, Finance, or related discipline
• Earned Value Management experience and methodology knowledge
• Preferred certifications: EIT, CCP (Certified Cost Professional), or PMI-SP
• Proficient in project controls software (e.g., Primavera P6, MS Project)
• Skilled in cost tracking, schedule interpretation, and forecasting
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups)
• Strong analytical, mathematical, and data validation abilities
• Effective communication and presentation skills
• Experience with variance analysis and project reporting
• Familiarity with Microsoft Excel, Project, Word, and PowerPoint
• Knowledge of professional project management principles
• Excellent organizational, time management, and teamwork skills
• Ability to work independently, set priorities, and manage interrelated tasks
• Experience with large-scale projects ($25M+ budgets)
• Familiarity with Microsoft Power BI, Asset Suite, Workday Adaptive Planning, and Workday
• Understanding of utility industry operations and nuclear plant processes (BWR preferred)
• Experience in process improvement and general accounting principles

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