Control Account Manager

Control Account Manager

Location: Aiken, SC (Savannah River Site) – Onsite
Department: Project Controls / Construction Operations
Reports To: VP, Project Controls
Compensation: $120,000 – $160,000 base salary + monthly per diem

Position Overview

The ontrol Account Manager (CAM) is responsible for managing scope, schedule, and cost performance for assigned control accounts supporting large-scale construction and infrastructure projects at a federal nuclear site. This role ensures work is planned, authorized, and executed in alignment with project baselines and federal program management standards. The CAM works cross-functionally with project management, engineering, construction, and project controls teams to monitor performance, manage budgets, and ensure accurate reporting of cost and schedule metrics.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage assigned control accounts, ensuring scope, schedule, and budget align with approved project baselines
• Coordinate with project management, engineering, construction, and project controls teams
• Monitor performance using earned value management, cost tracking, and schedule analysis
• Develop forecasts, variance analysis, and corrective action plans
• Support development of WBS, control account plans, and baseline schedules
• Prepare and deliver cost, schedule, and performance reporting
• Ensure compliance with federal project control standards and requirements
• Support change management including scope, schedule, and baseline updates
• Identify project risks and support mitigation planning

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, Finance, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 8+ years of experience in project controls, cost management, or construction project management
• Experience with earned value management (EVM) and cost performance tracking
• Strong understanding of scheduling, cost control, and forecasting
• Experience supporting large-scale construction, infrastructure, or industrial projects
• Strong analytical and communication skills
• Valid driver’s license
• Must be able to obtain and maintain site access credentials and pass all required background and security requirements

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting federal or highly regulated projects (DOE, nuclear, energy, infrastructure)
• Familiarity with EVMS and federal reporting requirements
• Experience with ANSI/EIA-748 compliant systems
• Experience at major DOE sites
• Experience with tools such as Primavera P6, Deltek Cobra, or similar

Certifications (Preferred)

• Project Management Professional (PMP)
• Earned Value Management Professional (EVMP)
• Certified Cost Professional (CCP)

Supervisory Responsibilities

• May provide functional oversight to schedulers, cost analysts, and project controls team members

Travel

• Up to 30% travel with overnight requirements

Per Diem Structure

This role includes a standard monthly per diem provided to all employees on the project:

• Fiscal Year 2026: $3,461.11 per month
• Fiscal Year 2027: $5,162.00 per month
• Fiscal Year 2028: $3,658.89 per month

Work Environment

• Onsite at a government nuclear site with required adherence to all safety protocols and PPE