Project, Lead Planner

Pinnacle Specialty Group, Inc.

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Los Alamos, NM Until 9/21/2026 10+ years exp First posted July 23, 2026 Last posted July 23, 2026
Job description

Position Summary

Support scheduling and cost analysis for the execution and implementation of the Option periods of the LLC utilizing DOE EM FAR-based EVMS compliance requirements. Provide technical support and guidance to the Project Management and Project Controls (PC) staff. This position will be responsible for managerial oversight of the staff.

This position oversees baseline development, maintenance, and execution. Oversees project controls staff including planning and scheduling, cost estimating and control, earned value management (EVMS), and baseline configuration management. Provides technical guidance, analysis, and reporting to ensure projects are executed in compliance with DOE and contractual requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervises schedule development, maintenance and monitoring, cost engineering analysis and control activities.

• Reviews monthly EVMS reports.

• Responds to data calls from the Program Manager of Strategic Planning and Integration and the N3B Business Services Program Manager.

• Integrates change management and risk management with the N3B Risk Manager.

• Manages Funds Management analysis and reporting according to the limitation of funds clause in FAR 52.232-22.

• Prepares and reviews the preparation and presentation of cost engineering and planning activities.

• Supports project organizational and administrative activities.

• Identification of cost trends for management attention.

• Identifies, analyzes, and provides innovative solutions to cost engineering and schedule guidance to projects.

• Advises management of the status of work in progress.

Education:

BS and 10 years and should include 5 years management responsibility

Special Requirements:

This position REQUIRES direct experience working on a DOE EM FAR-based Tier 1 level contract or other DOE experience within the past 24 months specifically performing the following:

• Proven experience in project planning and scheduling.

• Proficiency in using scheduling tools, particularly Primavera P6.

• Strong understanding of engineering, procurement, and construction terminology and concepts.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

• Familiarity with Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) requirements.

• Prior management experience

About this role

Summary

Manage project scheduling, cost analysis, EVMS compliance, and oversee project controls team.

Job title

Project, Lead Planner

Experience level

10+ years

Minimum experience

10+ years exp

Industry

government

Location requirements

On-site in Los Alamos, NM, with travel flexibility allowed.

Salary

Not specified

Management role

Yes

Skills & keywords

Required skills

project planningprimavera p6evmscost controlschedule development

Preferred skills

management experienceDOE project experiencerisk managementchange management

Specializations

schedulingcost analysisevmsprimavera p6project controls
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Los Alamos, NM 87544, USA

On-site City