Project Controls Specialist - GEM Technologies Inc.

GEM Technologies, Inc. (GEM) is seeking a Project Control Specialist to join our team. This position is full-time and will serve the Pantex Plant in Amarillo, TX.

Clearance Level Required:
Uncleared - Must be able to obtain and maintain a Clearance

Per Diem / Travel Authorized:
Yes

Overview:

• Work with project leads and stakeholders on small to large projects that involve Primavera scheduling.
• Develop project schedules and integrated master schedules, which will be maintained throughout the project life cycle while tracking changes.
• Develop and examine budget estimates for completeness, accuracy, and conformance with procedures and regulations.
• Apply project management practices, including Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS), for development of schedules.
• Examine requests for budget revisions, recommend approval or denial and draft correspondence.
• Produce resource-loaded schedules, associated progress reporting and project analysis.
• Provide technical assistance in the preparation of budgets.
• Coordinate and expedite the flow of work and materials within or between departments of an establishment according to production or other operations schedules.
• Requires daily use of P6 & ample cost large line item oversight experience.

Clearance & Citizenship Requirement:

• To be considered, you must be able to obtain and maintain a government issued clearance, if needed.
• Due to the nature of the work, a U.S. Citizenship is required.

Desired Skills:

• Fluent with Primavera (P6) scheduling software and 5+ years of experience desired.

About the Site:

The NNSA's Pantex Plant, located in Amarillo, Texas, assembles, disassembles, tests, and evaluates nuclear weapons in support of the NNSA stockpile stewardship program while also performing research and development in conventional high explosives and serving as an interim storage site for plutonium pits removed from dismantled weapons (energy.gov).

About GEM:

GEM Technologies, Inc. (GEM) is an award-winning federal contractor with more than 29 years of experience providing environmental, construction, facility management, and technical services to federal agencies, state and local governments, and commercial organizations. Founded in 1994 as a nuclear engineering firm to support federal operations in East Tennessee, GEM has since expanded into a nationwide, multi-disciplinary provider with over 270 employees and a diverse portfolio of contracts in the environmental, nuclear, and defense sectors.

At the core of our operations is our guiding philosophy: our partnership, your success. We believe in the power of collaboration and recognize that good partnerships are the building blocks to success. We partner with our clients to solve complex problems, exceed expectations, and advance critical missions. We partner with our communities to promote well-being by investing in local schools and non-profit organizations. We partner with our employees and remain committed to managing a cohesive workforce and cultivating a supportive workplace.

BENEFITS: To recruit and retain our exceptional staff, we offer the opportunity to elect benefit packages that best suit our employee’s needs; this includes, but is not limited to, a highly competitive Salary, Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (including HSA & PPO options), Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays, Life Insurance, and a matching 401(k) Retirement Plan.

COMPENSATION: GEM does not publish salary ranges on external job boards; all ranges listed are estimates made by vendors and not actual salary ranges. GEM’s offered compensation is dependent on candidates’ education, qualifications, and relevant years of experience.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree and 10+ years of relevant experience.
• Additional years of relevant experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Requires ample cost large line-item oversight experience.
• Knowledge of project control systems, DOE reporting requirements, schedule development, maintenance and status, as well as of knowledge scheduling software.