Project Cost Controller

Cost Project Control Specialist

Hybrid - Chattanooga, TN

1 year contract with possibility of extension

40 hours per week, Monday-Friday

Position Overview:

The Cost Project Control Specialist serves as a subject matter expert responsible for developing and implementing methods for performance monitoring, reporting, analysis, and trend assessment. This role supports the management of engineering and A/E contracts, cost control, and performance improvement across large-scale projects—preferably in the nuclear or construction sectors.

Location Details:

• Local candidates in Chattanooga, Knoxville, or surrounding East Tennessee areas are preferred, but the role is not limited to local applicants.
• Current in-office policy:
• Local candidates: Report to the office two days per week.
• Out-of-area candidates: Report to the office four days per month (typically during the second full week). Per diem is budgeted for travel.
• The remainder of the work can be performed remotely.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement performance monitoring and reporting systems, including performance indicators, benchmarking, baselining, and trending.
• Coordinate and oversee engineering and A/E contracts, monitor expenditures, and assist with new contracts and amendments.
• Ensure process integrity and resolve outstanding requests, reconciling encumbrances and pending tasks with internal systems (IBS).
• Analyze cost data to identify opportunities for cost reduction and efficiency improvements; develop cost-benefit analyses and corrective action plans.
• Develop project budgets, reporting structures, and forecasts for performance versus business plan objectives.
• Support ADP system requirements and workload projections.
• Conduct special studies such as project forecasting, O&M projects, and cost control optimization (CCO).
• Serve as a subject matter expert providing technical direction and oversight to project teams.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business, or similar field
• Experience managing the cost portion of projects—preferably within the nuclear or construction industries.
• Strong analytical and budgeting skills with the ability to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Excellent communication and coordination abilities across technical and administrative teams.