Project Controls/Scheduling Specialist

Edgewater Technical Associates; Oak Ridge (TN); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Edgewater Technical Associates seeks a Project Controls/Scheduling Specialist in Oak Ridge, TN to support the Construction Projects Division by developing and maintaining schedules in Primavera P6, including resource loading and forecasting. You will coordinate with project managers, engineers, and subcontractors to gather information and identify risks to milestones.

The role analyzes schedules for critical path impacts, supports EVMS reporting, and prepares status reports and management

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, Finance, Project Management, or related discipline; equivalent combination of education and relevant experience will be considered.
• 2+ years of experience in project scheduling and control.
• Experience with WBS, schedule development and maintenance, activity durations, logic and dependencies, critical path analysis, EVMS, progress updates.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong working knowledge of Primavera P6
• Ability to work under minimal supervision and effectively manage multiple/changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Support the Construction Projects Division by providing project controls and scheduling services that assist with planning, execution, monitoring, and reporting throughout the project lifecycle.
• Develop, maintain, and update project schedules in Primavera P6, including resource loading, progress updates, and schedule forecasting to support project execution and reporting.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, subcontractors, and stakeholders to gather schedule information, monitor progress, and identify potential risks or impacts to project milestones.
• Analyze project schedules to identify critical path impacts, evaluate schedule health, assess risks, and support proactive project planning and decision-making.
• Support project controls activities, including budget tracking, forecasting, change management, and Earned Value Management System (EVMS) reporting, as applicable.
• Prepare and distribute project status reports, schedule updates, progress metrics, and management presentations.
• Assist in evaluating schedule changes, delays, and recovery plans, and provide recommendations to mitigate project impacts.
• Prepare and distribute project status reports, schedule updates, performance metrics, and supporting project controls documentation to facilitate project tracking and stakeholder awareness.

Skills

Project scheduling

EVMS

Stakeholder communication

Critical path analysis

Forecasting

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

MS Office

Job description

Edgewater Technical Associates is seeking qualified candidates for aProject Controls/Scheduling Specialist opportunity inOak Ridge, TN.

Hybrid schedule available based on project needs

Position Overview:

• Support the Construction Projects Division by providing project controls and scheduling services that assist with planning, execution, monitoring, and reporting throughout the project lifecycle.
• Develop, maintain, and update project schedules in Primavera P6, including resource loading, progress updates, and schedule forecasting to support project execution and reporting.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, subcontractors, and stakeholders to gather schedule information, monitor progress, and identify potential risks or impacts to project milestones.
• Analyze project schedules to identify critical path impacts, evaluate schedule health, assess risks, and support proactive project planning and decision-making.
• Support project controls activities, including budget tracking, forecasting, change management, and Earned Value Management System (EVMS) reporting, as applicable.
• Prepare and distribute project status reports, schedule updates, progress metrics, and management presentations.
• Assist in evaluating schedule changes, delays, and recovery plans, and provide recommendations to mitigate project impacts.
• Prepare and distribute project status reports, schedule updates, performance metrics, and supporting project controls documentation to facilitate project tracking and stakeholder awareness.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, Finance, Project Management, or a related discipline; equivalent combination of education and relevant experience will be considered.
• 2+ years of experience in project scheduling and control.
• Experience with project controls fundamentals, including work breakdown structures (WBS), schedule development and maintenance, activity durations, logic and dependencies, critical path analysis, change management, Earned Value Management (EVMS), progress updates, and schedule analysis.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to facilitate meetings and collaborate with project stakeholders.
• Strong working knowledge of Primavera P6
• Ability to work under minimal supervision and effectively manage multiple/changing priorities.

Other Job Requirements:

• Must be a United States Citizen

Edgewater will not submit your resume without first having detailed discussions with you and obtaining your permission to do so. We look forward to hearing from you!

Founded in 2003, Edgewater Technical Associates, LLC (Edgewater) is a New Mexico-based small business headquartered in Los Alamos, NM, with five (5) regional offices across the United States to locally support our growing presence at project sites. Edgewater has a proven track record and is a trusted provider of fixed-price construction projects, engineering, and technical services for the Department of Energy (DOE), National Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Canadian Commercial Nuclear Industry, and private sector commercial contractors involved in nuclear, high-hazard, or complex operations. Edgewater’s experience and guidance ensure that our customers perform hazardous operations, comply with regulatory requirements, and maintain the highest quality and safety standards.

Edgewater is committed to recruiting and maintaining a staff of highly skilled professionals to support our customers. In keeping with this objective, we offer highly competitive salaries and employee benefit packages structured to best suit your needs. We offer multiple individual and family benefit options including paid time off, medical, dental, life, vision, and disability insurance, and a pre- and post-tax 401 (k) retirement account with Company matching contributions and 100% vesting for eligible participants beginning DAY 1.

WORKING WITH EDGEWATER TECHNICAL ASSOCIATES

Founded in 2003, Edgewater Technical Associates, LLC (Edgewater) is a New Mexico-based small business headquartered in Los Alamos, NM, with five (5) regional offices across the United States to locally support our growing presence at project sites. Edgewater has a proven track record and is a trusted provider of fixed-price construction projects, engineering, and technical services for the Department of Energy (DOE), National Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Canadian Commercial Nuclear Industry, and private sector commercial contractors involved in nuclear, high-hazard, or complex operations. Edgewater’s experience and guidance ensure that our customers perform hazardous operations, comply with regulatory requirements, and maintain the highest quality and safety standards.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Edgewater is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veterans, or individuals with disabilities in accordance with EO 14173.