Job Description

Overview:

ACS Professional Staffing is looking for an employee to work on-site with our client. This Project Controls Professional I will assist project teams in developing scope, preparing detailed schedules in P6, and integrating cost estimates for resource-loaded projections. The role includes tracking budgets, evaluating cost performance, managing data systems, and supporting continuous improvement through consistency reviews and reporting. This full-time position is located in Richland, WA.

Pay rate: $50.68 – $70.78

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 for 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 reports on financial health and scope/funding changes
• Track and record budget changes and communicate impacts to finance
• Implement approved budget and schedule changes into baseline plans
• Enter and manage project data across various 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, Business, or related field and 0–2 years in project controls, scheduling, or cost control (internship/co-op experience acceptable).
• OR AA degree and 4 years project controls, scheduling, or cost control (internship/co-op experience acceptable) in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or related field.
• OR High School diploma or GED and 8 years project controls, scheduling, or cost control (internship/co-op experience acceptable) in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or related field.
• No certifications required; CAPM or entry-level project management coursework is a plus
• Basic understanding of project management principles
• Familiarity with scheduling tools (e.g., MS Project, Primavera P6 preferred but not required)
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel
• Good organizational and communication skills
• Knowledge of Earned Value Management methodology and project controls
• Experience with variance analysis and project reporting
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Project, Word, and PowerPoint
• Understanding of professional project management principles
• Strong skills in administration, time management, and teamwork
• Effective written and verbal communication; comfortable presenting to groups
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical, mathematical, and data validation skills
• Ability to set goals, prioritize tasks, and manage interrelated activities
• Strong keyboarding and organizational skills
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently
• Experience with Microsoft Power BI, Asset Suite, Workday Adaptive Planning, and Workday is desired
• Familiarity with utility industry operations and nuclear plant processes (BWR preferred) is desired
• Experience in process improvement and general accounting principles is desired

Work sponsorship is not available at this time. Third-party candidates will not be considered for this position.

Because we are a federal government contractor, we have special restrictions placed on us for hiring foreign nationals into certain key positions within the company. This particular position requires U.S. citizenship.

ACS Professional Staffing will provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to the applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, gender, genetic information, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other status protected by federal or state law. The company will provide reasonable accommodations to allow an applicant to participate in the hiring process if so requested.

If you have any questions about the job posting, please contact recruiting@acsprostaffing.com

If you have any questions about our Reasonable Accommodation Policy, please feel free to email hr@acsprostaffing.com

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