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Mid-Senior Level Project Controls


Job Location:

Oak Ridge, TN - USA

Monthly Salary: USD 100 - 180
Experience Required: 5years
Posted: 29 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 26 October 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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
  • Bachelors degree in Business Engineering Construction Management or related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
  • 510 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 RayTeks hiring process.



Benefits

RayTek Employee Benefits Highlights


Health and Wellness

  • UnitedHealthcare PPO with 100% preventive care
  • 24/7 telemedicine & behavioral health access
  • Dental PPO ($1500 max) & Vision plan ($10 exams $150 frame allowance)
  • Exercise reimbursement up to $360 per year


Financial Security

  • Employer HSA match up to $1200 (individual) or $2400 (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 $100000)
  • Short-Term Disability: 60% pay / $1000 weekly
  • Long-Term Disability: up to $8000 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



Required Skills:

Bachelors degree in Business Engineering Construction Management or related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience). 510 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. U.S. citizenship required


Required Education:

Bachelors Degree