Project Control Specialist B - 518635

About the role

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

Responsibilities

• 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
• Prepare, coordinate, review and distribute project and/or work management reports; including but not limited to progress reports, financial reports, and risk reports
• Document project progress and changes, forecast project cost and schedule impacts, and communicate progress updates and projections to team members
• 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.
• 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
• Aid with project planning, initiation, funding requests and closure
• Prepare project approval packages and all associated documentation

Requirements

• Education and Experience/Certificates, Licenses, 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.

Must be able and willing to work rotating shifts and maximum overtime permitted by procedures during peak periods.

When necessary, must be willing and medically able to work rotating shifts and maximum overtime permitted by procedures during peak periods.

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.

Qualifications

• Proficient in project control concepts, methodology, techniques, scheduling and cost engineering practices
• 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

Skills

• Proficient in project control concepts, methodology, techniques, scheduling and cost engineering practices
• 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

Benefits

Competitive salary

Must be willing and able to travel to various sites as needed.

Pay

Competitive

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