Project Controls Associate

Management Solutions LLC; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Company-paid short-term disability and life insurance

401(k) plan with up to a 5% match

Flexible spending accounts

Paid time off (PTO)

Paid holidays

Job summary

Management Solutions LLC is seeking a Project Controls Associate based in Knoxville, TN. The ideal candidate will support project planning and scheduling while ensuring adherence to project timelines and budgets. Responsibilities include developing and analyzing schedules, monitoring progress, managing costs, and providing financial analyses. A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field and 2-5 years of experience are required. The role offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of work experience in a relevant field.
• Ability to pass a federal background check and drug screening.
• Familiarity with project controls tools will be a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and analyze project schedules.
• Collect and update project progress data.
• Monitor schedule metrics and track progress.
• Generate time-phased cost forecasts.
• Conduct financial variance and analysis.

Skills

Analytical skills

Detail-oriented

Experience with scheduling (Primavera P6)

Organizational skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field

Job description

Job Overview

Project Controls Associate
Location: Knoxville, TN
Employment Type: Full-Time

Management Solutions is seeking a Project Controls Associate to support project planning, scheduling, and cost control efforts across major initiatives. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and experience with scheduling.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and analyze integrated critical path schedules in accordance with project specifications.
• Document planning objectives, scope, and milestones for inclusion in scheduling processes.
• Collect and update project progress data from project teams and stakeholders.
• Monitor project metrics including schedule dates, physical percent complete, resource needs, subcontractor deliverables, and accruals.
• Track schedule progress and resource productivity.
• Generate time‑phased project cost and resource forecasts and validate project cost data.
• Monitor actual expenditures against forecasts and project deliverables.
• Conduct financial variance, risk, and profit/loss analyses.
• Create non‑routine financial reports and perform complex analyses.
• Assess and document the cost and schedule impact of project changes.
• Raise early warning signals for project risks and delays.
• Recommend resource adjustments to maintain project timelines.
• Ensure compliance with internal processes and federal/government contract requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• 2‑5 years of work experience.
• Strong analytical skills and comfort working with numbers.
• Experience with scheduling (primarily Primavera P6).
• Organized, detail‑oriented, and proactive.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to pass a federal background check and drug screening.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience with DoD or DOE contracts.
• Familiarity with project controls tools and methodologies in a federal contracting environment.

Work Authorization

U.S. citizenship is required due to federal contract requirements.

Working Conditions

Employees must be available to work during Eastern Time Zone business hours and must use a computer and other office equipment for extended periods.

Benefits

Management Solutions offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, Rx, dental and vision insurance, company‑paid short-term disability and life insurance, a 401(k) plan with up to a 5% match with immediate vesting, flexible spending accounts, PTO, paid holidays, and more.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Management Solutions LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.