Project Controls Planner

GEM

. Serve as a project controls resource for internal and external stakeholders .

Posted 10/15/2026full-timeRemote • New Mexico • United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in project controls, including project planning, scheduling, and cost management, with a strong focus on Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) and compliance with DOE project requirements.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Project PlanningScheduling ToolsPrimavera P6Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS)Cost Estimating

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Hard Skills

Data AnalysisVariance AnalysisQuality ReviewsBudget PreparationForecastingLife-Cycle Cost EstimatesResource LoadingCritical Path EvaluationRisk IdentificationContractual Requirements

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsEffective CommunicationInterpersonal Skills

Industry Keywords

DOE EM FAR-Based ContractsIntegrated Master SchedulesBaseline Change ProposalsChange Control MeetingsConfiguration Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a project controls resource for internal and external stakeholders
Support Control Account Managers, Project Managers, and field project controls staff through data analysis, specialized reporting, ETC development, variance analysis, reporting, risk identification and analysis, and quality reviews of contract-required reports
Assist with project scoping for engineering, construction, remediation, and contractual requirements
Develop, maintain, and control integrated master schedules, ensuring horizontal and vertical integration across functional groups
Monitor and maintain resource-loaded schedules to ensure EVMS compliance
Evaluate schedule logic, activity durations, resource loading, and critical path to support earned value analysis and status reporting
Prepare, review, and control project budgets, forecasts, and life-cycle cost estimates
Prepare and present project controls reports and analyses to senior management, including project cost and schedule performance
Support cost estimating, cost engineering, material take-offs, and cost analysis for project execution, bids, change proposals, and REAs
Support baseline change proposals, contract change order estimates, and supporting documentation
Ensure adherence to EVMS processing calendars and required review cycles
Support Baseline Configuration Management processes and participate in ICCB and DOE change control meetings
Review change requests for completeness, assess impacts, and conduct post-implementation reviews

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree and 10+ years of relevant experience
Must be a United States citizen
Must be able to obtain and maintain a government-issued clearance, if needed
Direct experience within the past 24 months working on a DOE EM FAR-based Tier 1 level contract or other DOE project
Proven experience in project planning and scheduling
Proficiency in scheduling tools, particularly Primavera P6
Strong understanding of engineering, procurement, and construction terminology and concepts
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Effective communication and interpersonal skills
Familiarity with Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) requirements
Employment is contingent upon successful pre-employment drug screening and background check

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, including HSA & PPO options
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Paid Holidays
Life Insurance
Matching 401(k) Retirement Plan
Competitive salary
Annual trip to N3B while working remotely
Pre-employment drug screen and background check at GEM’s expense