Mid-Senior Level Project Controls

Position Summary

RayTek 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 RayTek's hiring process.

Benefits

RayTek Employee Benefits Highlights

Health and Wellness

• UnitedHealthcare 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