Project Control Specialist – (TVA1JP00003567)

Work Location: Chattanooga, TN

Estimated Duration: Initially One Year

TVA Per Diem: $1,500 / month

Position Description:

This position plans and executes work with minimal supervision, independently performs assignments with instructions as to the general results expected.

Monitoring/Tracking:

• Track and update progress, variances, key performance indicators, and control changes

• Analyze cost and schedule trends compared to baselines; review and make recommendations to improve project performance to management

• Implement standard methods for project performance monitoring, reporting, analysis, trend assessment, scheduling, and estimating

• Implement client and business unit processes and procedures

• Communicate cross-functionally to collect and input data into PM tools and software

Reporting

• Prepare, coordinate, review and distribute project and/or work management reports; including but not limited to progress reports, financial reports, and risk reports

Project Administration

• Document project progress and changes, forecast project cost and schedule impacts, and communicate progress updates and projections to team members

• Participate in project prioritization

• Supports processes including change requests, lessons learned, work authorization, work management, and process improvement

• Helps develop project and Portfolio Business Planning Budgets

• Ensure effective project controls are in place to manage project cost, schedule, scope, risk, milestones, etc.

• Monthly forecasting and financial submittals, including but not limited to preparing and submitting accruals to financial services monthly, journal vouchers etc.

• Participate in and support project meetings and reviews as required

• Coordinate with Fixed Assets Accounting to determine classification for project work orders

• Support development, implementation and monitoring of purchase agreements and expenditures

• Develop and update schedule and cost in appropriate project management tools

• Supports seasonal and long-range planning

• Prepare schedule scenarios and project benefit analysis

• Provides field support at respective sites during projects & interfaces with engineering, plant, project, contractor & partners on a continuous basis

Project Initiation/Closure

• Assist with project planning, initiation, funding requests and closure; utilizing project management software and tools

• Prepare project approval packages and all associated documentation

• Proficient in project control concepts, methodology, techniques, scheduling and cost engineering practices

• Competent at performance analysis, business planning, budgeting, economic analysis, cost control, forecasting, etc

• Capable of effective communication

• Proficient with work management software (i.e., Primavera, Maximo, PowerPlan, C55) & PC software (i.e., MS Office)

• Skilled in client’s business, budgetary, financial, & workforce planning processes

• Capable of in-depth problem solving and analysis

• Proficient at resource loading and allocation, cost, schedule integration, and risk management

• Understanding of relevant processes, and guidance documents

Education and Experience/Certificates, Licenses, and Registration Requirements/Other Requirements:

Basic Education Requirements:

• Associate's degree in Business, Engineering, Finance, Project Management, Accounting, Economics, Construction Management, Engineering Technology, Marketing or other related degree  three (3) years minimum of related work experience OR high school diploma/GED and five (5) years minimum of related work experience

Desired Education Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Finance, Project Management, Accounting, Economics, Construction Management, Engineering Technology, Marketing or other related degree; and three (3) years of related work experience