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Project Control Specialist (PSO) B
Job ID: 518895
Location: CHATTANOOGA, TN
Regular/Temporary:
External - Posting Description
Project Control Specialist (PSO) B - 518895
Organization: Transmission
Department: Transmission Planning
Work Location: Chattanooga, TN
Relocation: Relocation benefits are not offered for this position.
Posting Open: 10/2/2026
Posting Close: 10/11/2026 at 11:59 PM EST
Salary: Competitive
Job Summary
Develop and implement standard methods for project performance monitoring, reporting, analysis, trend assessment, scheduling, and estimating. Facilitate programs to ensure establishment and analysis of specific operational and process improvement plans used for goal setting, project cost and benefit estimates, performance indicators/targets, benchmarking, baselining, and trending. Assist in the development and approval of project contracts and revisions there to, prepare/obtain approval for contractor work authorizations (CWA) and revisions there to, monitor expenditures for usage trends, issues, etc. Lead/manage the process ensuring the integrity of the process, resolving pending/outstanding requests, reconciling encumbrances and pending tasks with financial systems as required. Provide project cost/schedule performance analyses and recommendations to improve project cost /schedule performance to applicable project managers/engineers. Perform cost/benefit analyses and enters data into the Project Justification System database.
Prepare project approval packages and all associated documentation.
Assist project managers/engineers and line organizations in developing project budgets and establish project reporting structures. Monitor and forecast performance in comparison to Performance Plan and long range project plan objectives. Assist project managers in developing project work sequence structures that ensure effective control of risk management issues, efficient resource allocation, and critical path identification. Ensure project milestones and resource needs (man hours and dollars) are loaded into the applicable cost and schedule tool(s). Using cost and scheduling tools, levelize resources for all projects.
Conduct project schedule review meetings and scheduling sessions during scoping workshops.
Conduct special studies, for example: project forecasting, O&M projects, etc. Research, write, and submit all Fixed Assets Accounting classification requests for formal determination of Capital Projects. Provide written project closure notifications and does root cause analysis to explain project cost, schedule, and performance variances.
Supervision Received
Supervision and guidance are generally limited to overall objectives, general guidelines and policy, and work priorities. The incumbent plans and executes the work with minimum supervision.
Skills and Proficiencies (May be job or organization specific)
Demonstrated application of project control concepts, processes, methodology, and techniques. Demonstrated experience in cost engineering practices such as performance analysis, business planning, budgeting, economic analysis, cost control, forecasting, etc. with ability to query the TVA financial accounting system for detailed cost analysis. Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate at all levels of management including executive management. Demonstrated ability to schedule work activities business unit work management software (Primavera, P3). Demonstrated ability to use PC based software (Word, Excel, Access, Power Point, MS Project). Working knowledge of TVA business planning processes and supporting budgetary, financial, & workforce planning processes. Demonstrated abilities in problem solving and analysis. Working knowledge of resource, cost and schedule integration. Familiarity with the concept of how risk management tools (@Risk) work and are used and applied in the organization. Demonstrated ability to use TVA & Partner financial systems. Demonstrated ability to extract performance data from EMPAC.
Minimum Qualifications (Consistent with Classification Standard)
Education and Experience/Certificates, Licenses, and Registration Requirements/Other Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in a technical or financial/business field, or several years of progressively more difficult project control experience. Detailed knowledge of project control practices, methods, procedures. Must have successfully completed the Project Control Progression Plan and/or other stated qualifications. Certification by Project Management Institute or AACE is desired.
Must be able to obtain and maintain unescorted nuclear plant access and S-3 and S-4 medical qualifications when applicable. Must be able and willing to assume "on call" rotational assignments which may include 24 hour-a-day, 7 day-a-week availability. Must be willing and medically able to work rotating shifts and maximum overtime permitted by TVAN 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.
Equal Employment Opportunity
TVA is an Equal Opportunity employer and complies with all applicable laws and regulations regarding equal employment opportunities. Any applicant or employee who believes s/he has a discrimination claim (including harassment or retaliation) must contact TVA's Equal Opportunity Compliance office within 45 calendar days of the event or action s/he believes to constitute discrimination, harassment, or retaliation.
Drug-Free Workplace
All TVA Non-Nuclear employees are covered by TVA''s Federal Drug-Free Workplace Program Plan, in accordance with Executive Order 12564, Public Law 100-71 and the Mandatory Guidelines for Federal Workplace Drug Testing. Information regarding the Drug Free Workplace Program can be found at www.samhsa.gov/workplace. TVA Non-Nuclear employees in Testing Designated Positions, including those performing safety-sensitive duties are also subject to random drug testing. TVA Nuclear employees are subject to random alcohol and drug tests in accordance with 10 CFR Part 26 as mandated by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC).
How to Claim Vet Preference
If you are requesting to be considered as a preference-eligible veteran as outlined in the application process, you must submit your military documents before the posting close date indicated above. Be sure to include all supporting documentation: Form DD214 (member 2 or member 4 copy), a Veterans Disability Rating Letter from the VA (if applicable), and a completed form TVA 3595. If you will not get your DD214 until you are separated or retired, you can request a Statement of Service through your military personnel office. The Statement of Service must list your dates of military service, character of service, expected date of separation and any service-connected disability rating that you have been awarded from your branch of military service. Please submit your military documents each time you apply for a position.
How to Submit Documentation:
More information about preference eligibility and a link to form TVA 3595, can be found at https://www.tva.gov/Careers/Claiming-Veteran-Preference. If you have a question about preference eligibility, please email [email protected].
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Tennessee Valley Authority
400 West Summit Hill Drive
Knoxville. TN 37902
(865) 632-2101
[email protected]
| Location | Chattanooga, TN |
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