Mid-Senior Level Project Controls

Position Summary

Ray. Tek is seeking a Mid-Senior Project Controls Specialist to support project planning, scheduling, cost management, and performance reporting across one or more government programs. The ideal candidate brings a solid foundation in project controls best practices, hands-on Primavera P6 expertise, and experience working within DOE and/or DOD contracting environments.

Key Responsibilities

Develop, maintain, and analyze integrated project schedules using Primavera P6. Support cost control and Earned Value Management (EVM) activities, including variance analysis, forecasting, and performance reporting. Partner with project managers and control account managers to build and maintain budgets, work breakdown structures (WBS), and baselines.

Track project performance metrics and communicate risks, trends, and recommendations to leadership. Support baseline change control and maintain the integrity of cost and schedule data. Prepare periodic project controls reports and deliverables in line with contract and customer requirements. Contribute to internal and external reviews, audits, and process improvement efforts.

Support cost/schedule integration using Cobra.

Requirements

Required Qualifications U.S. citizenship required Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience). 5–10 years of project controls experience. Experience supporting DOE and/or DOD contracts or programs. Hands-on proficiency with Primavera P6 required.

General familiarity with EVM principles and practices. Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills. Ability to work on-site at ORNL and obtain/maintain any required site access.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with Cobra Prior experience at a DOE national laboratory or on DOD programs Work Environment On-site position at Oak Ridge National Laboratory. Candidates must be able to work within a secured facility and comply with site access and safety requirements. Clearance is not required for this role, however candidates will also be required to complete a background check as part of Ray.

Tek's hiring process.

Benefits

Ray. Tek Employee Benefits Highlights Health and Wellness United. Healthcare PPO with 100% preventive care 24/7 telemedicine & behavioral health access Dental PPO ($1,500 max) & Vision plan ($10 exams, $150 frame allowance) Exercise reimbursement up to $360 per year Financial Security Employer HSA match up to $1,200 (individual) or $2,400 (family) annually 401(k) plan with immediate eligibility and 100% vesting Employer 401(k) match up to 4% after 1 year Company-paid Life & AD&D (up to $100,000) Short-Term Disability: 60% pay / $1,000 weekly Long-Term Disability: up to $8,000 monthly Work-Life Balance 11 paid federal holidays (may vary by program) Remote flexibility for eligible positions Employee & Family Support Day-one eligibility for all benefits Dependent coverage up to age 26 Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – confidential counseling, legal, and financial support Travel Assistance Program – emergency medical, evacuation, and global support Referral, commendation, and milestone service bonuses