Project Control Specialist, Cost; NPG C

Project Control Specialist, Cost (NPG) C - 517837

Job : 517837
Location: CHATTANOOGA, TN
Regular/Temporary: Regular

External - Posting Description

Project Control Specialist, Cost (NPG) C - 517837

Organization: Nuclear Power Group

Department: NASP

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

Relocation: Relocation is not offered for this position,

Posting Open: 11/10/2025

Posting Close: 11/19/2025 at 11:59 PM EST

Job Summary

As the subject matter expert, develops and implements methods for performance monitoring, reporting, analysis, and trend assessment. Facilitates 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.

Coordinates Engineering A/E contracts, monitors contract expenditures for usage trends, assists in the process of issuing new contracts, amending existing contracts, and resolving questions, issues, etc. Leads/manages the process ensuring the integrity of the process, resolving pending/outstanding requests, reconciling encumbrances and pending tasks with IBS as required. Serves as Nuclear/industry subject matter expert and may be called upon by others to provide technical direction and oversight.

Analyzes cost data to find methods of reducing costs and/or increasing efficiency and coordinates a corrective action plan. Develops cost–benefit analysis.

Develops Project Budgets and reporting structure for actual expenditures and monitors performance. Assists in developing budgets and reporting structure for actual expenditures and monitors performance as requested. Monitors and forecasts performance in comparison to Business Plan objectives.

Establishes ADP support requirement and develops and institutes plans to accomplish.

Skills and Proficiencies (May be job or organization specific)

Minimum of 10 years of 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

Minimum Qualifications (Consistent with Classification Standard)

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

Bachelor’s Degree in a related technical field, or equivalent; plus 10 years’ industry experience is required. 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 preferred.

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.

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