Job Title: Project Controls IV (NWS CL0001)

North Wind Services is actively seeking individuals who can contribute to national security within the science, technology, and engineering fields as part of our supplemental labor team at vital federal research and development installations supporting the federal government. NWS has an established history of contributing to the success of their customer’s mission. Available employment opportunities may range from administrative and logistical support to advanced technical positions.

Qualified applicants must be a US citizen, at least 18 years of age, and able to meet pre-employment requirements including any required physicals, drug screen, and/or background investigation to satisfy clearance requirements.

Successful candidates will be employees of NWS, a premier government contractor charged with employing highly motivated and well-qualified personnel who can advance the missions in Los Alamos, NM Though employed by NWS, the employee will take day-to-day direction from technical personnel employed directly by the client. Pay, benefits, Human Resource, and Employment Management functions are provided by NWS.

North Wind Services has an opening in Los Alamos, NM for a Project Controls professional to support the Earned Value Management System (EVMS) and Project Controls System. Responsibilities include performing cost estimating, analysis, and control activities, and identifying trends for management attention. The successful candidate also involves supervising schedule development, maintenance, and monitoring activities, as well as preparing and reviewing cost engineering and planning activities. This position entails supporting project organizational and administrative activities, providing innovative solutions to cost engineering and schedule guidance, and ensuring work is completed as scheduled.

Essential Duties
- Support the Earned Value Management System (EVMS) and Project Controls System.

- Perform cost estimating, analysis, and control activities.

- Supervise and provide technical direction for cost engineering and planning/scheduling activities.

- Identify trends for management attention.

- Supervise schedule development, maintenance, and monitoring activities.

- Prepare and review cost engineering and planning activities.

- Provide innovative solutions to cost engineering and schedule guidance.

- Ensure work is completed as scheduled.

Essential Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
- Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of twelve years related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

- Eligibility to obtain and maintain DOE Q Clearance.

- Experience in performing, monitoring, and reviewing planning and scheduling functions.

- Knowledge of cost engineering functions, including cost estimating, cost control and financial reporting systems.

- Supervision, personnel administration, and training experience.

- Strong oral and written communication skills.

-Proficiency in using personal computer operating systems and discipline-specific software applications.

- Intermediate understanding of project controls technical skills.

- Subject matter expertise in project controls, project management, and engineering functions (for Control Account Managers).

- Expert-level knowledge of Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) tools and processes.

Special Requirements
Pre-Placement Medical Exam: A job related pre-placement medical examination may be required.
Pre-employment drug test: External applicant(s) selected for this position will be required to pass a post offer, pre-employment drug test.

North Wind offers a competitive pay and benefits package to include health, life, and disability insurance benefits, 401(k) with company match, generous paid leave, and tuition reimbursement for eligible employees. As a company, we are committed to employee wellness, professional development, and work-life balance. We value safety, reliability, and commitment to our people! For more information about our benefits or hiring philosophy, visit the North Wind Career Opportunities Page.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The nature of those accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact our Helpline 1-208-528-8714 for assistance.

North Wind is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, religion or other legally protected status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.