Project Overview:
Bechtel Parsons Blue Grass is the systems contractor selected by the Department of Defense’s Assembled Chemical Weapons Alternatives program to design, build, systemize, test, operate, and close a facility to destroy the chemical weapons stockpile at the Blue Grass Army Depot in Richmond, Kentucky. The Blue Grass Chemical Agent-Destruction Pilot Plant (BGCAPP) will safely destroy 523 tons of mustard and nerve agent in projectiles and rockets.

Candidates for unescorted access to the Chemical Limited Area must successfully clear National Agency Check with Local Check (NACLC). All employees are subject and agree to random drug and alcohol testing as a condition of employment. The ability to obtain/maintain access to the Blue Grass Army Depot is required. Must be physically fit and able to work safely at an operating plant. Depending on the work performed and the access granted a government security investigation and other physical requirements such as respirators may be mandated. Eligible applicants are preferred to be a US Citizen and successfully go through a government screening process.

Selected candidates will be eligible to participate in the Employee Retention Incentive program, which will provide up to 42% of base compensation. The selected candidate will report to the Reporting Supervisor.

Responsibilities:

The following duties may be performed with respect to Cost Analysis and Control activities:

• Assists in developing and implementing requirements for cost recording, cost coding, reporting, and analyzing standards, programs, and reports.
• Performs performance monitoring and control functions for specific applications.
• Determines scope definition requirements for a discipline or other specialty and works with Area/Functional support personnel and other sources to coordinate the production of required data to conform to the overall estimate preparation plan.
• Performs cost data analysis and development.
• Coordinates quantity estimates for trends/baseline change proposals.
• Assists in developing specific project control accounts and recommends appropriate modifications and revisions. This includes training in the proper use and definitions for the cost accounts. 

The following duties may be performed with respect to Scheduling activities:

• Identifies scope of schedule activities. Determines schedule dates for work activities within a discipline area or specialty. Determines milestones to support project schedule.
• Works with Area/Functional personnel to coordinate work sequences within the total project plan. Conforms work sequence and activity durations per project’s execution plan for a specific discipline or specialty. Determines inter-discipline constraints or interfaces that define activity sequences.
• Assists discipline groups in determining what information is required from other disciplines to support schedule activities and how to interface with the assigned discipline or specialty.
• Provides schedule knowledge on a continuous basis to assist in discipline planning and interfacing with others.
• Performs schedule monitoring, including identifying critical activities and updating functions for specific applications, disciplines, or specialties. Assists in the development of requirements for updating and monitoring the schedule.

Basic Qualifications:

• Level 1: Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university with at least 1 year of professional experience or in lieu of degree, a high school diploma or equivalent and at least 7 years professional experience.
• Level 2: Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university with at least 3 years of professional experience or in lieu of degree, a high school diploma or equivalent and at least 9 years 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.

Minimum Requirements:

• Skilled in oral and written communication.
• Proficient in software applications such as Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Recent experience in Project Controls related functions.

Preferred Requirements:

• Demonstrates intermediate level understanding of Project Controls technical skills.
• Knowledge of engineering and construction management customarily acquired over time through specialized instruction or practical experience.
• Proficient in using Project Controls software applications such as Cost Processors, Primavera, etc.
• Flexibility to respond to urgent project requests and/or changing priorities.
• Ability to work under pressure and with minimal supervision.
•  Working knowledge of Earned Value Management System (EVMS) requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to work with people of varied backgrounds and objectives.