Control Account Manager, Mid-Senior

Position Description

At Salas O'Brien we tell our clients that we're engineered for impact. This passion for making a difference applies just as much to our team as it does to our projects. That's why we're committed to living our values every day: inspiring, achieving, and connecting as shared owners of our success with a focus on a sustainable future.

Building for the long-term means that all of our team members can expect to work on amazing projects with a people-first approach to problem solving. It also means that each member of our team has truly limitless potential to build a unique, meaningful, and high-impact career-and they'll receive great total rewards along the way.

About Us:

Founded in 1975, Salas O'Brien is an employee-owned engineering and professional services firm focused on achieving impact for our clients, our team, and the world. We know that tomorrow's requirements are today's opportunities, and we are here to design lasting solutions for pressing challenges.

We work across a variety of industries providing integrated engineering and consulting services. Our specialized experience includes design for data centers, healthcare, science and technology, high-rise buildings, clean energy, education, and other building types as well as structural and building sciences, infrastructure asset management, advanced robotics, and more.

Our technical expertise is paired with an exceptional team of business development, human resources, finance and accounting, information technology, and marketing professionals, all of whom play a key role in bringing our commitments to life every day.

Job Summary:
We are seeking an experienced Control Account Manager (CAM) to support mission-critical work at Los Alamos National Laboratory. The selected candidate will oversee multiple large control accounts, providing integrated cost, schedule, and performance management across a portfolio valued at approximately $20-30 million. This individual will serve as a trusted advisor to program leadership by synthesizing complex project information into clear, actionable reporting, enabling informed decision-making and successful program execution. The ideal candidate possesses strong Earned Value Management (EVM) experience, working knowledge of Primavera P6, and the ability to understand both the operational details and the broader strategic objectives of a complex organization.

Responsibilities:

• Manage multiple control accounts with combined budgets of approximately $20-30 million.
• Develop and maintain integrated cost, schedule, and performance baselines.
• Provide leadership with summarized portfolio-level reporting and actionable insights across multiple projects.
• Analyze program performance, identify trends, risks, and variances, and recommend corrective actions.
• Support Earned Value Management (EVM) processes and ensure compliance with program requirements.
• Utilize Primavera P6 to support schedule planning, tracking, and integration with project controls.
• Coordinate with project managers, technical leads, finance, and program leadership to ensure accurate forecasting and execution.
• Prepare reports, metrics, and briefings for management and stakeholders.
• Support planning, budgeting, forecasting, and change control activities.
• Ensure projects remain aligned with cost, schedule, and technical objectives.

• Active DOE Q Clearance.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Project Management, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Experience managing large, complex control accounts or project portfolios valued at $20M+.
• Working knowledge of Primavera P6.
• Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM), project controls, cost management, and schedule management.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to consolidate data into executive-level summaries.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work full-time on-site at Los Alamos National Laboratory.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience supporting DOE, NNSA, or National Laboratory programs.
• Experience supporting complex engineering, construction, or national security projects.
• PMP certification or CAM certification is a plus.
• Experience briefing senior leadership and developing portfolio-level performance metrics.

Travel: 0%

Compensation & Benefits:
The expected base salary range for this role is $120,000 - $180,000 USD per year. Actual compensation will be determined based on a number of factors including skills, experience, qualifications, and location.
This role is also eligible for performance-based bonuses and a comprehensive U.S. based benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Wellness programs and employee assistance resources
• Professional development support