Edgewater is seeking qualified candidates for a Project Controls Planner/Scheduler opportunity to support our customer at the WIPP Facility outside of Carlsbad, NM.

Per diem is available for those who qualify.

The Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) is the nation’s only permanent nuclear waste repository for defense-generated transuranic (TRU) waste generated from Department of Energy (DOE) sites across the country. Waste is permanently isolated over 2,000 feet underground in deep salt beds.

Job Responsibilities:
Performs data analysis, identifies problems, and assists with recommendations.
Analyzes schedule data and identifies and acquires the information needed to complete work logics to interface between assigned disciplines or specialties.
Assists in developing specific project codes of accounts and work breakdown structures and recommends appropriate modifications and revisions.
Ensures Earned Value Management System schedule data compliance.
Obtains required schedule information by all disciplines/functions.
Identifies restraints and effect on total project schedule.
Coordinates with all departments to ensure understanding of total project schedule needs.
Responsible for total integration of schedule activities.
Identifies schedule considerations and problems resulting from inter-discipline or functional restraints and interfaces.
Monitors and reports critical path and schedule performance of the total project. Conducts project schedule analysis and studies of problem areas to determine criticality of schedule activities. Recommends alternatives for schedule improvement to project team for discussion and/or decision.
Responsible for leading, when requested, the development and review of schedule recovery plans, including evaluation of additional resources/costs required to affect such plans.

Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university with at least 9 years of professional experience, or in lieu of degree, a high school diploma or equivalent and at least 15 years of professional experience.
This role requires a facility-specific clearance that requires U.S. Citizenship to obtain.
Must be able to complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check, which includes verification of employment and education.
Must be able to obtain site security badge for access to the work site.
Eligibility for this position requires US citizenship; successful candidate must provide proof of US citizenship to obtain badge access to the site. Candidate must complete security questionnaire and successfully clear site access requirements check.
All employees are subject and agree to random drug and alcohol testing as a condition of employment. Must be able to obtain a security clearance, as applicable.

Minimum Requirements:
Advanced proficiency with Oracle Primavera P6 scheduling software application.
Advanced level of proficiency in using software applications such as Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Must demonstrate good interpersonal teamwork and communication skills.
Ability to work under pressure and with minimal supervision.
Flexibility to respond to urgent proposal and project requests and changing priorities.
Demonstrated ability to work with people of varied backgrounds and objectives.
Demonstrated skill in identifying and analyzing issues and recommending corrective actions.

Preferred Requirements:
Previous Earned Value Management System data compliance experience on an Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) job.

If you are interested in being considered for this position and your resume clearly outlines your relevant experience for this position, please follow the application steps via our website: www.Edgewatertech.net/careers

Edgewater will not submit your resume without first having detailed discussions with you and obtaining your permission to do so. We look forward to hearing from you!

WORKING WITH EDGEWATER
Founded in 2003, Edgewater is a professional and technical services firm supporting the U.S. Department of Energy and the U.S., U.K., and Canadian Commercial Nuclear Industry, and private sector businesses involved in high-hazard or complex operations. Edgewater proudly offers expertise in numerous technical disciplines necessary to support operational environments where Integrated Safety Management and formal, disciplined operations are essential to ensure safety, quality, security, and regulatory compliance.

Edgewater is committed to recruiting and maintaining a staff of highly skilled professionals to support our customers. In keeping with this objective, we offer highly competitive salaries and employee benefit packages structured to best suit your needs. We offer multiple individual and family benefit options including paid time off, medical, dental, life, vision, and disability insurance, and a pre-tax 401 (k) retirement account with Company matching contributions and 100% vesting for eligible participants beginning DAY 1

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Edgewater is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected Veterans, or individuals with disabilities.