Principal Project Control Specialist

Edgewater Technical Associates

$90K — $120K *
Aiken, SC 29803In-Person
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in business, construction management, technical engineering or related area and 5 years of experience; or Bachelor's degree with 7 years experience; or Associate's degree with 11 years experience; or High school diploma with 15 years experience considered equivalent.
  • Strong personal computer skills.
  • Expert proficiency in using automated accounting, cost management, scheduling, and estimating systems.
  • Extensive practical experience with site business systems.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of project management and cost/schedule control.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain project controls and financial analysis for complex projects.
  • Prepare financial plans and reports under limited supervision.
  • Guide subordinates on integrated area project analysis and problem resolution.
  • Lead the creation of advanced project control systems and applications.
  • Conduct project cost reviews and schedule meetings regularly.
  • Analyze performance variances and propose mitigation strategies to management.
  • Design financial controls and cost-effective processes for productivity improvement.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on complex projects at a major site.
  • Role provides leadership and technical direction in project controls.
  • Access to advanced tools and systems within the industry.
  • Potential for professional growth in a well-established company.
Full Job Description
Edgewater Technical Associates is seeking qualified candidates for a Principal Project Control Specialist opportunity to support the Savannah River Site.

Work Location: Aiken, SC

Application Deadline: 05/12/26 (by Noon ET)

Principal Project Control Specialist-

Duties:

  • Responsible for 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.
  • Under very limited supervision, performs project controls activities, prepares business/financial plans and reports on a periodic or ad hoc basis.
  • Demonstrate proficient ability and knowledge in the development of cost and schedule baselines, milestone schedules, work breakdown structures, spend out plans to establish optimum conditions and effective utilization of resources and facilities, including equipment, manpower, and funding.
  • Utilize advanced project control concepts to demonstrate personal expertise and leadership in the application of controls including the development of advanced system applications.
  • Provide state-of-the-art technical control expertise to guide subordinates in the development of complex, multi-project integrated area project analysis and problem correction.
  • Participate in routine project cost reviews/schedule meetings.
  • Develops and implements a basic change management system for engineering and construction assigned work scope.
  • Analyzes variances in cost and schedule performance against the plan and communicates the reasons for the issuance of variance and proposed mitigation plans to Management.
  • Understands the business environment and the operations of the area being supported.
  • Provide the key linkage between the client and the planning process and actively contributes to the control of the client's business unit.
  • Performs and applies financial analysis techniques including but not limited to variance analysis, statistical analysis, scenario analysis, etc., to work scopes and decisions as requested by management.
  • Develop costing rates, explain costing rates for the budget process, maintain rates in PeopleSoft and analyze pool variances (Assigned Overhead and Service Pools).
  • Perform extensive analysis of various business operations to ascertain funding limitations and execute appropriate cost controls; identify productivity and financial issues; design highly integrated financial controls; and create cost effective processes to enhance productivity.
  • Define requirements and develop models for complex business systems, develop test plans and scenarios, incorporate major system enhancements into existing financial applications, oversee implementation of project and monitor system effectiveness.
  • Initiate and direct special studies, develop business solutions for intricate problem areas for management and translate conceptual ideas of higher management into operating plans.
  • Prepare comprehensive monthly financial reports including analyses, forecasts, and spend plans.
  • Assemble, analyze, interpret information and apply practical knowledge to create innovative solutions to resolve complex business issues.
  • Provide leadership, technical direction and training to other Project Controls personnel.
  • Understands CAS/FAR principles


Education/Yrs. of Experience:

  • Master's degree in business / construction management / technical / engineering or a related area and 5 years of practical experience. Bachelor's degree in business / construction management / technical / engineering or a related area and 7 years of practical experience would be considered equivalent. An Associate's degree and 11 years of practical experience would be considered equivalent. A high school diploma and 15 years of relevant experience would also be considered equivalent.


Required Skills/Experience:

  • Possesses strong personal computer skills.
  • Requires expert proficiency in the use of automated accounting, cost management, scheduling and estimating systems as tools for performing required duties.
  • Possesses considerable practical experience in the use of the Site Business systems
  • A comprehensive knowledge and understanding of project management and cost and schedule control at the tactical level would be necessary, along with a knowledge of operations, maintenance, or project startup and construction.
  • Experience with People Soft and OAS, and COBRA.


Preferred Qualifications:

  • Primavera P6 experience.
  • Previous SRNS experience.
  • Possessed an active DOE clearance (L or Q) within the past two (2) years.


Other Job Requirements:

  • Must be a U.S. Citizen


If you are interested in being considered for this position, please follow the application steps via our website: www.edgewatertech.net/careers

Edgewater Technical Associates will not submit your resume without first having detailed discussions with you and obtaining your permission to do so. We look forward to hearing from you!

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