Project Control Specialist B

Tennessee Valley Authority; Athens (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Tennessee Valley Authority is seeking a Project Control Specialist B to plan and execute project controls with minimal supervision. The role requires tracking progress, cost and schedule variances, and providing regular performance reporting.

You will support project initiation, change control, and cross-functional coordination. You will work across departments in Decatur, Alabama and Chattanooga, Tennessee, interfacing with engineering, plant, project teams, contractors, and partners to ensure

Qualifications

• Education/Experience: Associate's degree with 3+ years related work experience or HS diploma with 5+ years related work experience.
• Proficient in project controls concepts, scheduling and cost engineering practices.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Track and update progress, variances, KPIs, and control changes.
• Prepare and distribute project reports (progress, financial, risk).
• Manage project cost, schedule, scope, risk, and milestones.
• Support project initiation, closure, and change control processes.
• Coordinate with accounting and other functions for inputs and approvals.

Skills

Proficient in project controls

Performance analysis

Effective communication

Work management software

TVA processes and budgeting

Problem solving & analysis

Resource loading & scheduling

Risk management

Education

Associate's degree in related field

High school diploma or GED with 5+ years related experience

Bachelor's degree in related field (desired)

Tools

Primavera

Maximo

PowerPlan

C55

MS Office

Job description

Job ID: 519107
Location: ATHENS, AL
Regular/Temporary:

External - Posting Description

Project Control Specialist B - 519107

Organization: Nuclear Power Group

Department: Turbine Services

Work Location: Decatur, Alabama and Chattanooga, Tennessee

Relocation:Relocation is not offered for this position.

Posting Open: 11/03/2026

Posting Close: 11/15/2026 at 11:59 PM EST

Job Summary

This position plans and executes work with minimal supervision, independently performs assignments with instructions as to the general results expected.

Monitoring/Tracking

• Track and update progress, variances, key performance indicators, and control changes
• Analyze cost and schedule trends compared to baselines; review and make recommendations to improve project performance to management
• Implement standard methods for project performance monitoring, reporting, analysis, trend assessment, scheduling, and estimating
• Implement TVA and business unit processes and procedures
• Communicate cross-functionally to collect and input data into PM tools and software

Reporting

Prepare, coordinate, review and distribute project and/or work management reports; including but not limited to progress reports, financial reports, and risk reports

Project Administration

• Document project progress and changes, forecast project cost and schedule impacts, and communicate progress updates and projections to team members
• Participate in project prioritization
• Supports processes including change requests, lessons learned, work authorization, work management, and process improvement
• Helps develop project and Portfolio Business Planning Budgets
• Ensure effective project controls are in place to manage project cost, schedule, scope, risk, milestones, etc.
• Monthly forecasting and financial submittals, including but not limited to preparing and submitting accruals to financial services monthly, journal vouchers etc.
• Participate in and support project meetings and reviews as required
• Coordinate with Fixed Assets Accounting to determine classification for project work orders
• Support development, implementation and monitoring of purchase agreements and expenditures
• Develop and update schedule and cost in appropriate project management tools
• Supports seasonal and long-range planning
• Prepare schedule scenarios and project benefit analysis
• Provides field support at respective sites during projects & interfaces with engineering, plant, project, contractor & partners on a continuous basis

Project Initiation/Closure

• Assist with project planning, initiation, funding requests and closure; utilizing project management software and tools
• Prepare project approval packages and all associated documentation

Supervision Received

• Supervision and guidance are provided by the first-line manager and are generally limited to overall objectives. The incumbent plans and executes the work with minimal supervision.
• Independently performs assignments with instructions as to the general results expected. Receives technical or business alignment guidance on unusual or complex problems.

Skills and Proficiencies (May be job or organization specific)

• Proficient in project control concepts, methodology, techniques, scheduling and cost engineering practices
• Competent at performance analysis, business planning, budgeting, economic analysis, cost control, forecasting, etc
• Capable of effective communication
• Proficient with work management software (i.e., Primavera, Maximo, PowerPlan, C55) & PC software (i.e., MS Office)
• Skilled in TVA business, budgetary, financial, & workforce planning processes
• Capable of in-depth problem solving and analysis
• Proficient at resource loading and allocation, cost, schedule integration, and risk management
• Understanding of relevant TVA SPPs, processes, and guidance documents

Minimum Qualifications

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

Basic Education Requirements

• Associate's degree in Business, Engineering, Finance, Project Management, Accounting, Economics, Construction Management, Engineering Technology, Marketing or other related degree three (3) years minimum of related work experience
• OR high school diploma/GED and five (5) years minimum of related work experience

Desired Education Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Finance, Project Management, Accounting, Economics, Construction Management, Engineering Technology, Marketing or other related degree; and three (3) years of related work experience

Applicant should meet requirements above. If selected, candidate may be required to complete the TVA PCS progression plan (or a portion of).. Certification by Project Management Institute or AACE is desired. Must be able to obtain and maintain unescorted plant access and medical qualifications when applicable. If applicable, must be able and willing to assume “on call” rotational assignments which may include 24 hour-a-day, 7 day-a-week availability depending on demands. When necessary, must be willing and medically able to work rotating shifts and maximum overtime permitted by procedures during peak periods. Likewise, must be able and willing to travel to plant/field 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.

Drug-Free Workplace

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 at www.samhsa.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).