Audra Ebel
About Audra Ebel
Audra Ebel is a Project Controls Specialist at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, where she has worked since 2023. With over fifteen years of experience in project controls and a strong background in accounting and finance, she has held various roles in notable organizations, contributing to her expertise in Earned Value Management Systems.
Work at Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Audra Ebel has been serving as a Project Controls Specialist at Oak Ridge National Laboratory since 2023. In this role, she focuses on project controls, contributing to the efficient management and oversight of various projects. Prior to her current position, she worked at the same laboratory from 2020 to 2022, where she was involved in the US ITER Project Office. Her experience at Oak Ridge National Laboratory spans a total of three years, during which she has developed a strong understanding of project management processes.
Education and Expertise
Audra Ebel holds an MBA with a concentration in Business - Accounting from St. Leo University, which she completed between 2009 and 2011. She also has a Bachelor's degree in Arts from Purdue University, earned from 1990 to 1994. Additionally, she has a background in accounting, having studied at Purdue University North Central. Her educational qualifications are complemented by over fifteen years of experience in Earned Value Management Systems, enhancing her expertise in project controls and financial analysis.
Background in Project Controls
Audra Ebel has extensive experience in project controls, having worked in various capacities across multiple organizations. Prior to her current role, she served as a Project Controls Manager at Black & Veatch for ten months and at Yates Construction for two years. She also held the position of Sr. Project Controls Engineer at Bechtel Corporation for seven years. Her career has provided her with a diverse skill set in project management, financial analysis, and cost control.
Professional Experience
Audra Ebel's professional journey includes significant roles at several organizations. She worked at GEM Technologies, Inc. as a Sr. Project Controls Specialist for nine months in 2022. Before that, she was a Senior Financial Analyst at Southwest Research Institute from 2007 to 2009. Her early career included positions at URS Corporation as a Cost Control Supervisor and Cost Analyst, and as an Accounting Coordinator at the University of Florida. This varied experience has contributed to her supervisory skills and ability to support her teams effectively.
Commitment to Process Improvement
Audra Ebel enjoys helping improve systems and monthly deliverables, indicating a commitment to process optimization and efficiency. Her focus on enhancing project controls and financial processes reflects her dedication to achieving better outcomes in her work. This commitment is evident in her supervisory experience, which has aided her growth as an employee and strengthened her capability to support her team.