NextGenEnergyJobsModern Power System Jobs

Program Planning and Controls Specialist

Xcimer Energy

Denver, CO

Full Time

Posted October 28, 2026

$140k - $165k

Energy Management

Apply Now

Application opens on company website

Listing evidence and provenance

Source: Lever View original listing
Freshness: Open in the current public read path; this is not an employer guarantee.Last observed October 29, 2026
Classification: Modern power-system classification not yet published for this listing.Legacy source industry field: Energy Management
Pay provenance: Employer-provided pay

Job Description

Support the successful execution of complex engineering projects on the IFE program by developing and maintaining project plans, schedules, and documentation.

Key Responsibilities

Support the successful execution of complex engineering projects on the IFE program by developing and maintaining project plans, schedules, and documentation.
Collaborate with element leads, engineers, manufacturing, and cross-functional teams to coordinate project activities and ensure alignment with overall program objectives.
Manage project schedules, track milestones, and report on progress using Jira and other project management tools.
Monitor and analyze engineering release metrics to evaluate performance against milestones, identify potential risks, and escalate issues to Program Management as necessary.
Track project costs against budget, including labor, procurement, and commitments, and provide regular cost reporting to program and finance stakeholders.
Develop and maintain cost forecasts and estimates at completion, and analyze variances between planned, committed, and actual costs, and escalate budget risks to Program Management as necessary.
Work with finance on program forecasting, providing schedule, resource, and procurement inputs to support budget and forecast cycles.
Facilitate effective communication and coordination between engineering, procurement, and manufacturing teams to ensure timely issue resolution and efficient project execution.

Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or a related field (3+ years of related experience may be substituted for the degree)
Experience: 5+ years in project coordination, project controls, project administration, or a similar role in an engineering, construction, or manufacturing environment
Must have: 3+ years of hands-on experience with Oracle Primavera P6, including building and maintaining resource-loaded schedules
Problem-solving mindset with a proactive approach to identifying and addressing challenges
Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams
Strong technical acumen with an understanding of hardware development processes and product lifecycles
Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, and Powerpoint
Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
Experience with other schedule management software such as MS Project
Experience with earned value management (EVM), including performance measurement baselines, progress measurement, and cost and schedule variance analysis
Experience with complex, multidisciplinary engineering, or manufacturing projects
Experience with budgeting, cost tracking, or financial reporting tools
Familiarity with Agile project management methodologies
Familiarity with Jira and other similar project management tools
Experience managing and tracking Bills of Materials (BOMs)
Familiarity with the purchase requisition through invoice lifecycle