Certified professional controller job description

SMSI provides expert management consulting, program and project management, and technical consulting services to government and private sector clients. A small business founded in 2008, SMSI has built an outstanding reputation for client-focused performance and for delivering results that enable clients to meet commitments and milestones.
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SMSI, LLC is seeking all levels of Project Controls Professionals for long term, permanent assignments at either Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory in Livermore, CA or their Las Vegas, NV location. SMSI has over 5 positions to fill. The need is immediate. SMSI has long term contracts at LLNL to support a variety of ongoing nuclear weapons programs.

SMSI offers excellent salary, full benefits package (401K, generous paid time off, medical/dental coverage, vision coverage, life insurance, disability insurance, and other benefits). The need is immediate. Positions are direct hire, long term, and are full-time position. Per diem, lodging, and travel expenses paid. Relocation available.

SMSI is in need of the following:

Project Controls Managers, Senior Project Controls, Mid-Level, and Junior Level Project Controls Professionals for the Nuclear Weapons Program: 1. For Project Controls Management Positions: Must possess at least 20 overall years of comprehensive project controls experience and at least 5 years direct management experience in scheduling, planning, Earned Value Management, progress reporting, and program oversight. Must be expert with Primavera products and EVMS packages (specifically Primavera 6). 2. For Senior Positions: Must possess at least 20 years of comprehensive project controls experience in scheduling, planning, Earned Value Management, progress reporting, and program oversight. Must be expert with Primavera products and EVMS packages (specifically Primavera 6). 3. For Mid-level positions: Must possess at least 10-20 years of project controls experience in scheduling, planning, Earned Value Management. Must be expert with Primavera products and EVMS packages (specifically Primavera 6). For all positions: • Ability to get a DOE Q clearance (or DoD TS/SCI) • Desired: BS or BA degree in engineering, science, business, or related field; MBA or advanced degree preferable; experience substituted for degree • Must have experience in DOE and NNSA programs • Must be knowledgeable on DOE Orders and Guides related to Project Management and EVMS • Must be knowledgeable of the NNSA 6.X Weapons Lifecycle

All candidates must possess: • US Citizenship • Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening test • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Excellent organizational skills • Capability with MS Office Suite • Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to interface with clients, contractors, and consultant on a day-to-day basis.

The project controls professional is an essential member of the project team, ensuring accurate construction-cost scheduling. This role supports the field and estimators with schedule and labor forecasts and monitors potential cost and scheduling problems for the project team. This role is on-site and is not a remote position.
Responsibilities

+ Monitor project costs and measure project costs/revenues against establish project budget and schedule

+ Support field and estimators with developing and maintaining primary and area-specific schedules and labor forecasts

+ Analyze work progress and develop craft productivity reports

+ Watch for schedule and cost variances through assessment of progress data supplied by others as well as personal observation and verification of project completion progress

+ Communication potential cost and scheduling problems, interference, and schedule difficulties to senior management

+ Work to prevent and resolve problems so they have minimal impact on project goals

+ Generate and maintain daily, weekly, and monthly reports for overall job progress and health

Requirements

+ 5+ years' experience in similar construction-cost scheduling roles

+ Working knowledge of and ability to apply resource monitoring and cost control techniques and computer scheduling techniques

+ General understanding of the nature of process systems, and construction process is essential

+ Excellent organizational, time management, written, verbal and computer skills required

+ Experience with Primavera products

+ Highly skilled in spreadsheet and database software applications as they apply to cost control

+ Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills

+ Collaborative team player

+ Proficient in use of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint

Nice to Haves

+ Four year degree preferred

+ Familiarity with mechanical systems

Benefits

+ Competitive compensation

+ Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits

+ Generous retirement package

+ Company paid holidays

+ Paid Time Off

+ Professional development and training opportunities

+ Team environment that promotes individual growth

Please submit a cover letter along with your resume.

About Harder

Harder Mechanical is a large nationally recognized contractor with an outstanding reputation for working safely, meeting tough schedules, delivering a quality project and coming in on budget. Based in Portland Oregon, we work primarily in the 11-western states with regional offices in Phoenix AZ, Richmond CA, Reno, NV, Austin, TX, and Salt Lake City, UT.

Since 1934, Harder has provided contracting and related services and is signatory with the Pipefitter, Millwright, Ironworker, Carpenter, Boilermaker, and Laborers Unions. Harder's commitment to safety and quality continually delivers industry-leading results and Harder has the financial strength and reserves to provide bonding, working capital and purchasing power needed to meet any size of project requirements, large or small.

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Summary

The International Trade Compliance Professional is a subject matter expert in U.S. trade compliance, responsible for the development, implementation, documentation and maintenance of a comprehensive and efficient trade compliance program. Must properly manage the day-to-day processing of export and import activities. Responsibilities include reviewing and submitting export/import license applications, advising senior staff about trade compliance matters. Provide trade compliance oversight to all business activities. Collaborate with all functional departments to ensure effective compliance internal controls have been implemented into procedures and work instructions. Must provide annual and functional trade compliance training. Has the independent authority to inquire into any aspect of a proposed export or import, verifying its legality and accuracy of the information being submitted, and stop any transactions.

Responsibilities

• Implement, maintain, improve and monitor compliance control measures.
• Advise management staff about trade compliance aspects and risks of proposed business decisions.
• Analyze and interpret export and import regulations and maintain current knowledge of changes affecting the business.
• Review with department managers their trade compliance internal controls (procedures, work instructions, forms, checklists, and tools) for accuracy and compliance.
• Work pro-actively with departments to prevent trade disruptions.
• Prepare, review, and submit applications for export/import licenses, permits, and other requests for authorization from the U.S. Government.
• Review incoterms, harmonized tariff code and classifications for accuracy.
• Prepare, review and approve technology control plans, and provide technology transfer oversight (including visits and travel).
• Analyze transactions for which due diligence indicates potential risk and determine whether due diligence has been satisfied.
• Review technical data/technology transfers for marking and classification requirements to minimize risk of diversion.
• Ongoing development and management of standardized audit and testing processes needed to identify potential trade compliance issues associated with operational procedures.
• Review proposals to identify trade compliance needs or issues.
• Review and verify export shipping documentation for ad-hoc and other non-routine shipments.
• Oversee relationships with freight forwarders and customs brokers.
• Maintain the highest ethical standards, even when challenged from management.
• Management of priorities, provide good customer service, must provide timely responses/guidance, and complete projects on schedule.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in business administration, engineering, or related fields of study; Will consider minimum 8 years of professional export compliance, experience in lieu of degree.
• 5 years minimum of specialized experience in trade compliance for manufacturing and/or aerospace industries.
• 3 years minimum of combined experience and work-knowledge with DECCS, SNAP-R, Visual Compliance, OCR and ACE.
• Demonstrated knowledge of trade regulations, including Jurisdiction/Classification (J/C) and HTS classification.
• Demonstrated knowledge of drafting and managing complex export authorizations (ITAR Agreements, Amendments, and Licenses, Commerce Technology Licenses)
• Must be US Person per ITAR compliance, with ability to obtain security clearance

Preferred Qualification

• Expert knowledge with the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Export Administration Regulations (EAR) including anti-boycott regulations, sanctions administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), Customs Regulations (CR), and the Foreign Trade Regulations (FTR).
• Strong computer skills including ability to research transactions and prepare reports in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) or Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP) information systems, perform spreadsheet calculations, and quickly learn new software tools.
• Familiar with Special Security Agreement (SSA), National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) and Classified programs.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work at both detail and strategic levels, work calmly under pressure and with frequent interruptions, and display sound judgment.
• Ability to prepare or revise procedures, work instructions, forms, and business flowcharts.
• Ability to prepare and review business documents.
• Ability to present and speak eloquently on all facets of trade compliance.

Important information:

FOR CANDIDATES SEEKING TO WORK IN US OFFICES ONLY:

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen as defined by ITAR (22 CFR §120.15) or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S Department of State.

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