Project Analyst, Information Technology-Chattanooga, TN

RSI EnTech, LLC; Chattanooga (TN); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

RSI is currently recruiting a Project Analyst, Information Technology for our client in Chattanooga. The Project Analyst is responsible for providing support for the overall planning, coordination, implementation, cost and schedule control, performance monitoring, and reporting for IT Delivery projects.

This is a hybrid role and candidates should be in or around Chattanooga, TN. The ideal candidate has a minimum of 3 years of work experience in Project Management in the IT field and a high

Qualifications

• Requires 3+ years of IT project management experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business management or technical field preferred.
• PMI PMP or AACE certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for planning, coordination, implementation, cost and schedule control, performance monitoring, and reporting for IT Delivery projects.
• Develop project plans, work sequencing structures, budget estimates, completion schedules, risk identification and mitigation strategies, cost and schedule performance monitoring, and reporting.
• Prepare monthly cost, schedule, and risk performance updates and verify milestone logic.
• Contribute to development of RFP packages for IT services and define technical specifications.
• Coordinate with project manager, designers, implementors, and stakeholders to define IT scope and requirements.
• Develop IT specifications for RFPs and use Maximo to generate Work Orders and Purchase Requests.
• Monitor PO expenditures and funds, and advise on additional funding needs as approved.
• Provide information to TVA supply chain for PO creation and dispatch.
• Review contractor PCR documents and evaluate change orders and cost estimates.
• Travel to corporate offices and project sites as needed.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s Degree in engineering, business management, or technical field

PMI PMP or AACE Certification

Tools

Maximo

Job description

Company Overview

RSI provides full-service environmental solutions supporting clients through all phases of cleanup, with expertise in regulatory compliance, characterization, monitoring, renewable energy, and project management. Built on a strong foundation of collaboration and a people-first culture, RSI is known for being easy to work with and delivering results through long‑term partnerships.

RSI is part of a family of companies unified by purpose to deliver safe, reliable solutions to our clients’ unique challenges. We are committed to providing technically superior service, adding value at every stage, and leaving things better than we found them.

Job Summary:

RSI is currently recruiting a Project Analyst, Information Technology for our client in Chattanooga. The Project Analyst is responsible for providing support for the overall planning, coordination, implementation, cost and schedule control, performance monitoring, and reporting for IT Delivery projects. Implements professional project management principles, practices, and techniques to develop project plans, work sequencing structures, budget estimates, completion schedules, risk identification and mitigation strategies, cost and schedule performance monitoring, and reporting. This is a hybrid role and candidates should be in or around Chattanooga, TN.

Responsibilities:

• Perform monthly cost, schedule, and risk performance updates utilizing functional organization - and contractor-provided progress reports, cost and schedule variance analyses, projections, estimates, and forecasts.
• Prepare monthly project progress status reports. Verify contractor information and Enterprise Project Management Office (EPMO) milestone logic ties are correct.
• Document implementation issues, identify root causes, and document corrective actions including cost and schedule impacts, and final status/closure.
• Contribute to the development of Request for Proposal (RFP) packages for IT services.
• Coordinate with the project manager, designer, implementors, and other stakeholders to develop technical specifications of the RFP.
• Provide expertise to the Project Management Team regarding IT scope, and services.
• Develop IT specifications for RFP’s. Use Maximo to generate Work Orders and Purchase Requests for Purchase Orders (POs).
• Monitors PO expenditures and available funds, and provide additional funds, as approved, prior to completion of the work.
• Provide information to TVA supply chain for POs to be created and sent to vendor.
• Review PCR documents submitted by contractor and evaluate change order requests, claims for additional funds, and cost and schedule estimates relative to contract documents and industry standards.
• Performs other duties, as assigned.
• Travels to corporate offices and project sites as needed.

Requirements and Education:

• Minimum of 3 years of work experience in Project Management ideally in the Information Technology field.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Preferred Requirements and Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in engineering, business management, or technical field, or equivalent education, training and/or related work experience.
• Project Management Institute (PMI) certification as Project Management Professional (PMP) or AACE Certification
• A minimum of 5 years of experience project cost and schedule planning and control

Preferred Skills and Proficiencies:

• Experience working with conceptual, preliminary and detailed cost reports
• Experience in, engineering or electrical power system environment desirable
• PC software (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint)
• Statistical analysis
• Interpretation of engineering data and drawing information
• Engineering Economy
• Value Engineering concepts & methods
• Benchmarking methods
• General Financial & Accounting Practices
• Understanding of IT systems
• Engineering & Administrative procedures, policies, standards, safety rules
• Communication skills, both verbal and written

Clearance and Health Regiments

• Criminal Background Check
• Pre-placement Drug Screening

This position requires a REAL ID-compliant driver's license or identification card; or a U.S. passport as long as it clearly displays issuance date, expiration date, and color photo image. This is a mandatory requirement necessary for access to company facilities and/or for travel purposes. REAL ID-compliant driver’s licenses are identifiable by a gold star in the upper right corner.

EEO Statement

RSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, gender, color, age, sexual orientation, gender identification, national origin, religion, marital status, ancestry, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, or any other factor prohibited by applicable law.