Project Controls Associate

Job Description

Job Title: Project Controls Associate

Location: Knoxville, TN or Remote in the US

Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Summary:

Management Solutions is seeking a Project Controls Associate to support project planning, scheduling, and cost control efforts across major initiatives. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and experience with scheduling.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop, maintain, and analyze integrated critical path schedules in accordance with project specifications

Document planning objectives, scope, and milestones for inclusion in scheduling processes

Collect and update project progress data from project teams and stakeholders

Monitor project metrics including schedule dates, physical percent complete, resource needs, subcontractor deliverables, and accruals

Track schedule progress and resource productivity

Generate time-phased project cost and resource forecasts and validate project cost data

Monitor actual expenditures against forecasts and project deliverables

Conduct financial variance, risk, and profit/loss analyses

Create non-routine financial reports and perform complex analyses

Assess and document the cost and schedule impact of project changes

Raise early warning signals for project risks and delays

Recommend resource adjustments to maintain project timelines

Ensure compliance with internal processes and federal/government contract requirements

Required Qualifications:

Degree: Bachelor’s degree (Engineering, Construction Management, or related field preferred)

Years of Experience: 2-5 years of work experience

Analytical and good with numbers

Experience with scheduling

Organized, detail oriented and proactive

Experience with Primavera 6

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Ability to pass a federal background check and drug screening

Preferred Qualifications:

Prior experience with DoD or DOE contracts

Familiarity with project controls tools and methodologies in a federal contracting environment

Work Authorization:

U.S. Citizenship required due to federal contract requirements.

Working Conditions:

This position is primarily performed in a remote office setting, with periodic travel to client sites as needed. Employees must be available to work during Eastern Time Zone business hours and will be required to use a computer and other office equipment for extended periods.

What We Offer:

Management Solutions offers a comprehensive benefits package including: Medical, Rx, Dental and Vision Insurance, company paid short-term disability and life insurance, 401k plan with up to a 5% match with immediate vesting, Flexible Spending Accounts, PTO, paid holidays, and more!

Management Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.

Disclaimer:

This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the position and is not a complete list of skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with it.

Management Solutions LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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