Sr. Project Controls/EVMS Administrator
Gem Technologies
| Company | Gem Technologies |
| Category | Operations & Admin |
| Location | Los Alamos |
| Remote | Hybrid |
| Employment | Not stated |
| Level | Senior |
| Salary | Not stated by the employer |
| Posted | 24 Jul 2026 |
| Last verified | 5 Aug 2026 |
| Source | Employer ATS (ashby) |
Description
ABOUT THE ROLE
We are seeking a Sr. Project Controls/EVMS Administrator to join our team supporting the Los Alamos National Laboratory! This position is full-time and will be based out of Los Alamos, New Mexico with hybrid flexibility.
Responsibilities
- Supervises and oversees project controls activities, including schedule development, maintenance, monitoring, cost engineering, cost analysis, and cost control.
- Leads preparation, review, and presentation of cost engineering, planning, scheduling, and project controls deliverables.
- Provides project controls support for complex projects with significant technical, non-routine, or high-value requirements.
- Monitors project performance, identifies cost and schedule trends, analyzes risks, and recommends innovative solutions to support project success.
- Ensures work is completed according to established schedules, budgets, and project objectives.
- Develops and applies advanced project controls concepts, techniques, standards, and processes.
- Provides expert guidance and resolution of complex project issues requiring independent analysis, creativity, and sound judgment.
- Performs and reviews planning and scheduling functions, including schedule development, schedule control, and schedule analysis.
- Performs and reviews cost engineering functions, including cost estimating, cost control, financial reporting, and cost analysis.
- Supports project controls activities in both field and home office environments.
- Provides leadership, supervision, training, and direction to technical and non-technical personnel.
- Serves as a Control Account Manager (CAM), when assigned, by managing control accounts, monitoring cost and schedule performance, implementing corrective actions, and providing accurate project status reporting.
- Applies expert knowledge of Earned Value Management System (EVMS) tools and processes to monitor and improve project performance.
Requirements
- Education & Years of Experience – Bachelor’s Degree and 12+ years of relevant experience; additional, relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
- Citizenship – To be considered, you must be a United States (U.S.) citizen due to the federal nature of the work.
- Clearance – To be considered, you must be able to obtain and maintain a government issued clearance, if needed.
- Extensive experience in project controls, cost engineering, planning, scheduling, and project management.
- Demonstrated expertise in managing complex projects and resolving challenging technical or project execution issues.
- Advanced knowledge and experience with:
- Schedule development, maintenance, control, and analysis
- Cost estimating, cost control, and cost analysis
- Financial reporting systems and project performance measurement
- Earned Value Management System (EVMS) tools and processes
- Experience supporting project controls functions in both field and home office environments.
- Knowledge of engineering and/or construction management principles gained through specialized education, training, or practical experience.
- Knowledge of project financial systems, controller account codes, financial status reports, and earned revenue determination processes.
- Experience supervising, mentoring, and training technical and non-technical staff.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency with computer operating systems, standard software applications, and discipline-specific project controls software.
- Ability to work independently, establish priorities, and exercise sound judgment with minimal supervision.
- Ability to develop objectives, processes, and solutions using advanced technical knowledge and professional principles.
- For CAM responsibilities: demonstrated experience managing project budgets, schedules, corrective actions, status reporting, and technical project execution.
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