Project Control Specialist

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
• Proficient in project control concepts, methodology, techniques, scheduling and cost engineering practices
• Competent at performance analysis, business planning, budgeting, economic analysis, cost control, forecasting, etc
• 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

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