Project Controls Specialist

Knoxville, TN
Full Time
Mid Level

We seek a mid-career Project Controls Specialist with a strong scheduling and project management background to support high-impact research-based projects in an Energy Lab. This role requires Q Clearance, so candidates must be eligible or hold one.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and maintain Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) using Primavera (P6) for complex projects.
  • Support project planning, budgeting, cost control, and forecasting to ensure on-time and on-budget delivery.
  • Implement Earned Value Management (EVM) principles and generate performance reports.
  • Identify and mitigate project risks, scope changes, and scheduling conflicts.
  • Ensure compliance with DOE/DOD project controls standards and best practices.
  • Work closely with project managers, engineers, and finance teams to maintain alignment on project objectives.
  • Provide in-depth schedule analysis, variance reports, and critical path assessments.

Basic Qualifications:

  • BS/BA degree with at least 5 years of experience in project controls for DOE, DOD, or industrial research-based projects.
  • Strong knowledge of project control best practices, including scope, time, cost, change, and risk management.
  • Extensive hands-on experience with Primavera (P6) scheduling software.
  • Ability to analyze project performance data and provide strategic recommendations.
  • Excellent communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
  • Must be a U.S. citizen and eligible for Q Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience working on highly regulated projects in energy, defense, or national laboratories.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Project, Deltek Cobra, and cost-tracking tools.
  • Strong analytical mindset and problem-solving abilities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Familiarity with federal acquisition regulations (FAR) and DOE order requirements.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to critical energy and defense projects with a highly skilled team. If you're an experienced Project Controls Specialist looking for a challenging and rewarding role, we’d love to hear from you!

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