Project Controls Specialists - Oak Ridge, TN & Piketon, OH

Paschal Solutions, Inc.; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Paschal Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Project Controls Specialist for their Oak Ridge, TN office. This role requires a Bachelor's degree and extensive experience in project controls, cost management, and scheduling. Candidates must possess an active DOE Q clearance or be eligible for rapid reactivation. Key responsibilities include leading integrated project controls functions, conducting risk analysis, and preparing performance reports. The company offers a competitive compensation package and a comprehensive benefits plan that includes medical insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of project controls experience.
• Active DOE Q clearance or eligibility for rapid reactivation.
• Experience supporting DOE or federal programs over $50M.

Responsibilities

• Lead integrated project controls functions including cost and schedule management.
• Prepare monthly project performance reports and corrective action plans.
• Guide junior project controls staff on best practices.

Skills

Project management

EVMS compliance

Cost management

Scheduling

Risk analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field

Tools

Primavera P6

Deltek Cobra

Job description

Project Controls Specialist - Mid-to-Senior Level

Experience Level: Mid-to-Senior Level | Location: Piketon, OH or Oak Ridge, TN (100% Onsite)

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and execute integrated project controls functions including cost management, scheduling, risk analysis, and performance reporting
• Establish and manage cost baselines and budgets with precision and accountability
• Develop and conduct comprehensive EVMS analysis including Cost Variance (CV), Schedule Variance (SV), Cost Performance Index (CPI), Schedule Performance Index (SPI), and Estimate at Completion (EAC)
• Prepare and deliver monthly project performance reports, corrective action plans, and executive-level briefings
• Conduct schedule risk assessments and critical path method (CPM) analysis, identifying key drivers, float trends, and potential impacts using advanced schedule health metrics (DCMA 14-point assessment)
• Collaborate with project managers, engineering, procurement, and finance teams to ensure accurate integration of scope, schedule, and cost data
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior project controls staff, promoting best practices and professional development
• Develop and maintain integrated master schedules (IMS) with full traceability to the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and Control Accounts

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Data Science, Business Analytics, Information Technology, Project Management, or related technical field with 10+ years of progressively responsible project controls experience (or equivalent 15+ years of experience without degree)
• Active DOE Q clearance (or inactive clearance eligible for rapid reactivation within two years of most recent background investigation)
• 10+ years of direct project controls experience with ownership of both cost and schedule functions in EVMS-compliant environments
• Demonstrated experience supporting DOE or federal programs exceeding $50M
• Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6, including resource-loaded scheduling and critical path analysis
• Minimum 3+ years of active hands‑on experience with Deltek Cobra for EVMS cost processing, variance analysis, and EAC development
• Direct experience (3+ years) supporting ANSI/EIA-748-compliance EVMS systems with proven expertise producing CPR reports (formats 1-5), monthly variance analysis reports (VARs), and Estimate at Completion using multiple methodologies
• Direct experience supporting Control Account Managers (CAMs)
• Strong working knowledge of actuals reconciliation with accounting systems and labor, material, and subcontract cost tracking
• Demonstrated experience integrating P6 schedules with Cobra cost data

Required Skills

• Extensive knowledge of DOE programs, projects, and organizational structures
• Experience with additional project controls tools and methodologies
• Background in nuclear engineering or related technical disciplines
• Professional certifications in project management (PMP, EVMS, or similar)

Security Clearance

Active DOE Q clearance is required. Candidates with an inactive Q clearance will be considered if their most recent background investigation was completed within the past two years or if they are immediately eligible for Q reactivation without full reinvestigation.

Company Benefits Package

• Competitive Compensation
• Immediate Vesting
• Simplified Employee Pension IRA (SEP-IRA) Retirement Plan
• Medical Insurance (including two HSA‑compatible plans)
• Vision and Dental Coverage Options
• Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Coverage
• Long‑term and Short‑term Disability Insurance
• 24/7 Emergency Assistance Plan (EAP)
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Referral Program

Legal Notice

This company reserves the right to modify, interpret, or apply this job description in any way the company desires. This job description in no way implies that these are the only duties, including essential duties, to be performed by the employee occupying this position. This job description is not an employment contract, implied or otherwise; the employment relationship remains "at‑will." The aforementioned job requirements are subject to change to reasonably accommodate qualified disabled individuals.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Paschal Solutions, Inc. (PSI) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age or any other characteristic protected by law.