Project Controls Specialist

Spectra Tech has an immediate need for a Project Controls Specialist in Oak Ridge, TN. This position will advise the Project Manager and/or Project Director for large line-item projects. Essential Duties: *

Work with the project controls lead and control account managers (CAMs) to develop and maintain: o

Project Work Breakdown Structure and dictionary; o

Summary and detailed, logic driven, resource loaded schedules; o

Summary and detailed cost estimates; o

Actual costs and accrual integration; o

Risk identification and risk analysis; and o

Change control. *

Provide day-to-day support to the project with schedule and cost maintenance and status, forecasting and conducting what-if analysis. *

Assist in generating monthly reports on project status and performance, to include analysis on schedule performance index (SPI)/cost performance index (CPI), variance explanation and critical path and near critical paths. *

Attend technical and management meetings to understand and report status accurately. *

Perform ad-hoc activities as directed by the project controls lead. *

Support the CAMs and project management staff in preparing for various project reviews, including internal and external project status reviews. *

Develop, present, and reinforce project management processes and systems training for all applicable project staff, specifically the project CAMs. Essential Qualifications, Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities: *

Advanced skills applying Earned Value Management (EVM) principles and processes. *

Experience interpreting, organizing, and analyzing data from multiple sources. *

Demonstrated knowledge of, and experience using various project control operating systems (e.g., Primavera (P6), Cobra, Microsoft Project) and knowledge of /experience using Microsoft Office tools. *

Experience performing statistical analysis, schedule monitoring and operations to disseminate, create, and present highly detailed and complex financial information to diverse audiences. *

Experience in independently and successfully clarifying issues, analyzing concerns, and resolving highly complex problems of an unusual nature, making, and implementing sound decisions. *

Demonstrated advanced verbal and written communication and presentation skills to effectively disseminate, create, and present highly detailed and complex financial information to diverse audiences. *

Demonstrated interpersonal skills to establish and maintain highly productive working relationships with a broad cross-section of management, technical, scientific, and administrative personnel tactfully and effectively. *

Demonstrated verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills. *

Demonstrated organizational, recordkeeping, and coordination skills. *

Demonstrated ability to work independently on multiple time-constrained projects and to successfully complete each. *

Experience evaluating and analyzing complex projects, identify issues, and propose solutions to problems.

Education and Experience: *

BS/BA in project or construction management, business, engineering or equivalent. Five years of experience successfully performing project controls duties as noted above for research-based project(s) within the DOE or Department of Defense. *

Five years of project experience working within an EVMS environment compliant with EIA-748; to include setting baselines, incorporating baseline changes, producing monthly reports and variance analyses. *

Solid understanding of project controls best practices regarding scope, time, cost, change and risk management; and a complete understanding of DOE Order 413.3b and EIA-748 compliant EVM. *

Significant experience with Primavera and EVM cost processors. *

Advanced experience in the use of SharePoint and Microsoft Office Suite.

Position Requirements (Special Training/License):

EVMS, DOE O 413.3b and EIA -748, Cobra, P6 Special Requirements: Pre-employment Drug Screen - External applicants selected for this position are required to successfully complete a post-offer, pre-employment drug test. Medical Exam(s) - Job related pre-placement medical examinations may be required for this position.

This position may require the ability to obtain and maintain a clearance from the DOE.

If determined as such, this position would be identified as a Workplace Substance Abuse (WSAP) testing designated position.

WSAP positions require participation in an ongoing random drug testing program in addition to the pre-employment drug screen.

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