Project Controls Specialist - Chattanooga, TN

Project Controls Specialist – Chattanooga, TN

Position Overview:

The Project Controls Specialist supports the Project Manager in project scoping, planning, scheduling, and cost management; earned value management; change control; problem identification and resolution support. The role requires good communication skills and a positive, customer-oriented attitude.

• Plan and monitor project cost performance.
• Develop monthly project budgets and analyze cost for risk and opportunities.
• Periodically review the project status by analyzing actual progress and cost as compared to the project plan.
• Prepare accruals and perform accrual analysis.
• Prepare status reports and provide detailed analysis on project status using earned value management techniques and tools.
• Conduct change control in accordance with established procedures.
• Prepare work orders as needed for the project team.
• Assist with project creation, funding requests, and project closeout processes.
• Plan, schedule, and monitor schedule performance.
• Coordinate with various customer and stakeholder organizations on the status of work performed and process change requests that impact project completion dates or budget.
• Prepare summary and detailed level reports which are fundamental monitoring tools to identify progress and problems.
• Document project progress and changes, forecast cost and schedule impacts, and communicate progress updates and projections to team members.
• Interface with other members of the project team including engineering, construction, procurement, operations, and senior management.
• Travel to project sites to support management reviews as needed.

• Education – Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in a technical or financial/business field or related field desired; PMP or AACE certification desired.
• Experience – Demonstrated application of project control concepts, processes, methodology, and techniques; cost engineering practices including performance analysis, business planning, budgeting, economic analysis, cost control, forecasting; ability to query company financial accounting system for detailed cost analysis; effective communication at all management levels; schedule work activities in Primavera P6; proficiency in PC-based software (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint); working knowledge of business planning processes and supporting budgetary, financial & workforce planning processes;
  
  problem solving and analysis; resource, cost and schedule integration; familiarity with risk management tools.

• Criminal Background Check
• Pre-placement Drug Screening