Edgewater Technical Associates is seeking qualified candidates for a Fellow Technical Advisor (Project Controls) opportunity to support the Savannah River Site.
Work Location: Aiken, SC
Application Deadline: 11/17/25 (by Noon ET)
Fellow Technical Advisor (Project Controls)-
Duties:
- Responsible for providing strategic advice as it relates to performance of highly complex Project Control/Financial/Planning & Scheduling activities and/or supervising the overall effort for a project or program.
- Provides strategic advice to management towards execution of plans.
- Develops, implements, and directs the total project/ program on projects/major work scopes.
- Demonstrate creative ability and knowledge in the development of project baseline plans, milestone schedules, work breakdown structures and spend plans.
- Innovate new project control/financial analysis concepts utilizing demonstrated personal expertise and leadership in the functional area of project control/financial analysis/P&S including the development of advanced system applications.
- Provide state-of-the-art technical expertise to guide subordinates in the development of highly complex multi-project integrated area project analysis and problem correction.
- Provides guidance and oversight of the variance analysis process.
- Maintains working knowledge of the functionality of Site Business systems and provides advice pertaining to potential improvements.
- Responsible for providing technical and administrative direction, coordination, evaluation, training and coaching to a team of Project Controls/Financial Analysts/P&S specialists.
- Develops and delivers training programs in Project Controls/Financial Controls/Planning & Scheduling systems and methods.
- Lead, prepare and present financial information in appropriate format to Senior/Executive SRNS management.
- Initiate and frequently deliver concise and accurate presentations to internal and external customers regarding project implementation plans, status, changes and new approaches, including complex technical, organizational and financial issues.
- Conduct significantly complex analysis of problems involving numerous financial and /or technical disciplines.
- Develop new and innovative alternative strategies enabling the early achievement of milestones.
- Perform risk analysis and provide decision authority for defining and approaching corrective actions and establishing priorities.
- Act as a business/financial advisor and consultant to financial/ project management teams, peers, less experienced financial / project managers and SRS senior management, as well as external customers.
Education/Yrs. Of Experience:
- Master's degree in business / construction management / technical / engineering or a related area and 17 years of practical experience OR a Bachelor's (BA or BS) degree in business / construction management / technical / engineering or a related area and 21 years of practical experience would be considered equivalent OR an associate's degree and 23 years of practical experience would be considered equivalent OR a high school diploma and 24 years of relevant experience would also be considered equivalent.
Skills/Experience:
- Requires expert proficiency in the use of automated accounting, cost management, scheduling and estimating systems as tools for performing required duties.
- Possesses considerable practical experience in the use of the Site Business systems.
- Involves complex analysis of costs, budgets, funding, estimates, financial trends and comprehensive evaluation of business operations to reach conclusions concerning forecast and summary of financial performance.
- Consistently demonstrates thorough understanding and application of project controls, planning and scheduling and financial theory and practice by routinely and independently performing complex analysis that requires considerable interpretation and technical expertise including the analysis of fact, application of theory, and identification of alternatives to resolve complex financial issues.
- Performing complex analysis that requires considerable interpretation and technical expertise including the analysis of fact, application of theory, and identification of alternatives to resolve complex financial issues.
- Nuclear industry experience – DOE complex experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Project controls, project management, and construction experience.
- Experience in earned value management.
Other Job Requirements:
- Must be a U.S. Citizen
- Able to obtain and maintain a DOE “Q” security clearance (clearance is not initially required to perform assigned duties).
If you are interested in being considered for this position, please follow the application steps via our website: www.edgewatertech.net/careers
Edgewater Technical Associates will not submit your resume without first having detailed discussions with you and obtaining your permission to do so. We look forward to hearing from you!
WORKING WITH EDGEWATER TECHNICAL ASSOCIATES
Founded in 2003, Edgewater Technical Associates, LLC (Edgewater) is a New Mexico-based small business headquartered in Los Alamos, NM, with five (5) regional offices across the United States to locally support our growing presence at project sites. Edgewater has a proven track record and is a trusted provider of fixed-price construction projects, engineering, and technical services for the Department of Energy (DOE), National Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Canadian Commercial Nuclear Industry, and private sector commercial contractors involved in nuclear, high-hazard, or complex operations. Edgewater’s experience and guidance ensure that our customers perform hazardous operations, comply with regulatory requirements, and maintain the highest quality and safety standards.
Edgewater is committed to recruiting and maintaining a staff of highly skilled professionals to support our customers. In keeping with this objective, we offer highly competitive salaries and employee benefit packages structured to best suit your needs. We offer multiple individual and family benefit options including paid time off, medical, dental, life, vision, and disability insurance, and a pre- and post-tax 401 (k) retirement account with Company matching contributions and 100% vesting for eligible participants beginning DAY 1.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Edgewater is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veterans, or individuals with disabilities in accordance with EO 14173.