Project Controls Engineer

General Dynamics

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Work type
On-site
Location
San Diego, CA
Salary
$83,927–$113,549 / yr
Posted
79 days ago
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Confirmed live 2 days ago

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This role $99k
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General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company offering a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation, ship construction, land combat vehicles, and information technology. It serves customers in the U.S. government, allied governments, and a diverse array of commercial markets.

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TL;DR · Project Controls Engineer

Project Controls Engineer The Project Controls Engineer joins the Aegis Combat Systems - Ship Integration Testing Program Office to manage a large, complex program. This role involves leading the development of the master schedule, ensuring complete cost and schedule integration aligned with contractual scope. Day-to-day responsibilities include managing the integrated master schedule (IMS), maintaining the risk register, overseeing project management reserves, and coordinating with functional teams to drive operational efficiency. The candidate will manage proposal initiatives, pricing strategies, and basis of estimate development while facilitating program management reviews. Essential skills include Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS), Six Sigma principles, and proficiency in Microsoft Project or Primavera P6. Preferred technical tools include PowerBI, Excel PowerQuery, and Macros. This role addresses the critical challenge of maintaining execution excellence for complex maritime defense systems through rigorous cost, risk, and schedule management.

What you'll do

  • Develop and manage the program master schedule including integrated cost and schedule alignment with contractual scope.
  • Establish and maintain the overall schedule baseline and Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) for the program.
  • Generate routine estimate at completion forecasts using resource-loaded IMS data to manage costs.
  • Maintain and manage the risk register and program management reserves in collaboration with the risk team.
  • Lead and manage all program proposal and pricing initiatives, including change proposals and Basis of Estimate development.
  • Develop customer and company briefings for program management reviews and monthly management reviews.
  • Implement "return to green" plans and best practices to ensure execution excellence and continuous improvement.

What we're looking for

  • US citizenship is required.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
  • 4+ years of project controls or project management experience.
  • Experience managing program scope, schedule, cost, risk, and quality for complex programs.
  • Proficiency in Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) and Six Sigma principles.
  • Ability to develop integrated master schedules using Microsoft Project or Primavera P6 with resource loading.
  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (preferred).
  • Proficiency with PowerBI, Excel PowerQuery, and Macros (preferred).

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