Project Control Specialist, Cost; NPG B

Project Control Specialist, Cost (NPG) B - 517940

Job : 517940
Location: CHATTANOOGA, TN
Regular/Temporary:

Organization: Nuclear Power Group

Department: NASP

Work Location: Chattanooga, TN;
Decatur, AL;
Spring City, TN;
Soddy Daisy, TN

Relocation: Relocation is not offered for this position.

Posting Open: 12/03/2025

Posting Close: 12/14/2025 at 11:59 PM EST

Develop and implement methods for performance monitoring, reporting, analysis, and trend assessment. Facilitate programs to ensure establishment and analysis of specific operational and process improvement plans used for goal setting, estimating project plans, performance indicators/targets, benchmarking, baselining, and trending.

Coordinate Engineering A/E contracts, monitor contract expenditures for usage trends, assist in the process of issuing new contracts, amending existing contracts, and resolve questions, issues, etc. Lead/manage the process ensuring the integrity of the process, resolving pending/outstanding requests, reconciling encumbrances and pending tasks with IBS as required.

Analyze cost data to find methods of reducing costs and/or increasing efficiency and coordinate a corrective action plan. Develop cost benefit analysis.

Develop Project Budgets and reporting structure for actual expenditures and monitor performance. Assist in developing budgets and reporting structure for actual expenditures and monitor performance as requested. Monitor and forecast performance in comparison to Business Plan objectives.

Establish ADP support requirement and develop and institute plans to accomplish.

Demonstrated experience in Cost Engineering practices such as performance assessment and analysis, business planning, budgeting, economic analysis, cost control, forecasting, etc.;
Detailed Understanding of TVA business planning processes and supporting budgetary, financial, and workforce planning issues;
Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate and negotiate at all levels of engineering and management;
Application of project control concepts, processes, methodology, and techniques;
Demonstrated high proficiency in one or more project management technical areas;
Depth in Problem Solving and Analysis

Bachelor’s Degree in a related technical field, or equivalent; plus several years experience in a construction, engineering, or generating plant environment is desirable. Detailed knowledge of project control practices, methods, procedures. Certification by Project Management Institute or AACE is desired.

Must be able to obtain and maintain unescorted nuclear plant access and S-3 and S-4 medical qualifications when applicable. Must be able and willing to assume “on call” rotational assignments which may include 24 hour-a-day, 7 day-a-week availability. Must be willing and medically able to work rotating shifts and maximum overtime permitted by TVAN procedures during peak periods. Must be able and willing to travel to plant locations as required when performing assigned tasks and, as necessary, to be temporarily assigned to a field location.

TVA is an Equal Opportunity employer and complies with all applicable laws and regulations regarding equal employment opportunities. Any applicant or employee who believes s/he has a discrimination claim (including harassment or retaliation) must contact TVA’s Equal Opportunity Compliance office within 45 calendar days of the event or action s/he believes to constitute discrimination, harassment, or retaliation.

All TVA Non-Nuclear employees are covered by TVA's Federal Drug-Free Workplace Program Plan, in accordance with Executive Order 12564, Public Law 100-71 and the Mandatory Guidelines for Federal Workplace Drug Testing. Information regarding the Drug Free Workplace Program can be found hsa.gov/workplace. TVA Non-Nuclear employees in Testing Designated Positions, including those performing safety-sensitive duties are also subject to random drug testing.

TVA Nuclear employees are subject to random alcohol and drug tests in accordance with 10 CFR Part 26 as mandated by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC).

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