Project Control Specialist - (Energy/Utilities)

JSG (Johnson Service Group, Inc.); Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k)

Weekly pay

Job summary

Johnson Service Group (JSG) seeks a Project Control Specialist for a 12-month contract in Chattanooga, TN, onsite. The role leads project controls, cost management, scheduling, and reporting for a major energy provider.

The candidate should have a strong background in Primavera P6, Maximo, PowerPlan, and MS Office, with at least three years of PCS experience and a relevant degree.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, finance, project management, accounting, economics or related field.
• Minimum of three years of related work experience as a B-level PCS with increasing responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Track and update progress, variances, KPIs, and control changes.
• Analyze cost and schedule trends vs baselines; recommend improvements.
• Implement standard methods for project performance monitoring, reporting, and forecasting.
• Coordinate cross-function data collection for PM tools and software.
• Prepare and distribute project or work management reports (progress, financial, risk).
• Forecast project cost/schedule impacts and communicate to team; support meetings.

Skills

Cost control

Scheduling

Forecasting

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Primavera P6

Maximo

PowerPlan

MS Office

Job description

Johnson Service Group (JSG) is seeking a Project Control Specialist for a 12-month contract opportunity supporting the largest public energy provider in the United States.

Position Title: Project Control Specialist

Location: Chattanooga, TN (100% Onsite)

Pay Rate: Up to $70.00/hour (W2)

Contract Duration: 12 Months (Proposed: 10/05/2026 – 10/04/2027)

Requirements: U.S. Citizenship Required

This position is a subject matter expert and technical lead, advanced in the execution of the listed job tasks, and independently performs assignments. This position often serves as the technical lead for team processes and tools.

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
• Support processes including change requests, lessons learned, work authorization, work management, and process improvement
• Help 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
• Support seasonal and long-range planning
• Prepare schedule scenarios and project benefit analysis
• Provide field support at respective sites during projects & interface with engineering, plant, project, contractor & partners continuously

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
• Subject matter expert in project control concepts, methodology, techniques, scheduling, and cost engineering practices
• Comprehensive understanding of performance analysis, business planning, budgeting, economic analysis, cost control, forecasting, etc.
• Capable of effective communication
• Specialized technical lead in work management software (i.e., Primavera, P6, Maximo, PowerPlan, C55) & PC software (i.e., MS Office)
• Comprehensive understanding of business, budgetary, financial, & workforce planning processes
• Capable of in-depth problem-solving and analysis
• Subject matter expert in resource loading and allocation, cost, schedule integration, and risk management
• Comprehensive understanding of relevant TVA SPPs, processes, and guidance documents

Desired Education Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Engineering, Finance, Project Management, Accounting, Economics, Construction Management, Engineering Technology, Marketing, or other related degree.
• Minimum of three (3) years of related work experience as a B-level PCS with increasing responsibilities or equivalent work experience.

Applicants Should Meet The Requirements Above.

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 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.

JSG offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance options, short-term disability, 401(k), weekly pay, and more. Johnson Service Group (JSG) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. JSG provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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