Senior Project Controls Specialists - Oak Ridge, TN & Piketon, OH

About Paschal Solutions: Paschal Solutions, Inc. (PSI) founded in 2000, is a Tennessee-based nuclear engineering company headquartered in Oak Ridge, TN.  PSI has a strong industry reputation for providing some of the top engineering consultants and tackling some of the most technically challenging projects for our customers.

Job Summary: PSI is seeking an experienced Q-Cleared Project Controls Specialist/Engineer (Mid-to-Senior Level) to support complex DOE programs and task orders. This role requires a highly skilled professional with cost and schedule management and with deep expertise in Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS). The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of progressively responsible project controls experience, including direct ownership of both cost and schedule functions in an EVMS-compliant environment. Must possess advanced proficiency in Primavera P6 (resource-loaded scheduling, critical path analysis) and hands-on experience in Deltek Cobra (cost processing, variance analysis, EAC development). Experience supporting DOE or other federal programs exceeding $50M is required. Candidate must have an active DOE Q clearance, or an inactive clearance eligible for rapid reactivation.

Clearance: Requires an active Q clearance: candidates with an inactive Q clearance will be considered if their most recent background investigation was completed within the past two years or candidates must immediately be eligible for Q reactivation without full reinvestigation.

Location: Piketon, OH or Oak Ridge, TN (100% Onsite at Customer Facility)

Years of Experience: Mid-Level, Senior

Roles and responsibilities:                                                                                                        

  * Lead and execute integrated project controls functions including cost management, scheduling, risk analysis, and performance reporting

  * Establish and manage cost baselines and budget

 * Develop and conduct EVMS analysis (CV, SV, CPI, SPI, EAC Prepare and deliver monthly project performance reports, corrective action plans, and executive-level briefings.

 * Conduct schedule risk assessments and critical path method (CPM) analysis, identifying key drivers, float trends, and potential impacts including advanced proficiency in schedule health metrics (DCMA 14-point assessment)

 * Collaborate with project managers, engineering, procurement, and finance teams to ensure accurate integration of scope, schedule, and cost data.

  * Provide mentorship and guidance to junior project controls staff, promoting best practices

 * Develop and maintain integrated master schedules (IMS) and ensure traceability to the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and Control Accounts

Minimum Qualifications / Education / Experience: Bachelor’s in computer science, Data Science, Business Analytics, Information Technology, Project Management or technical degree with 10+ years of experience. In lieu of degree, will consider candidates with equivalent 15+ years of experience

Required Knowledge & Skills:

  * Experience supporting projects/programs valued at $50M+

  * Knowledge of DOE programs and projects

  * Demonstrated experience integrating P6 schedules with Cobra cost data

  * Direct experience (3+ years) supporting ANSI/EIA-748-compliance EVMS systems with proven experience producing CPR reports (formats 1-5), monthly variance analysis reports (VARs) and Estimate at Completion (EAC) using multiple methodologies

  * Direct experience supporting Control Account Managers (CAMs)

 * Strong working knowledge of actuals reconciliation with accounting systems and labor, material, and subcontract cost tracking

  * Minimum 3+ years active use of Deltek Cobra for EVMS cost processing, EAC development, and variance analysis

Company Benefits Package:

• Competitive Compensation 
• Immediate Vesting
• Simplified Employee Pension IRA (SEP-IRA) Retirement Plan
• Medical (including two HSA compatible plans) 
• Vision and Dental Coverage Option
• Life Insurance & Accidental Death and Dismemberment Coverage
• Long-term Disability Insurance
• Short-term Disability Insurance
• 24/7 Emergency Assistance Plan (EAP)
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Referral Program

Company Values: TRUST serves as the foundation of our core values, shaping who we are as a company and guiding our decisions. It represents our commitment to being a Trusted Partner, embracing a Relentless Pursuit of Improvement, remaining Unapologetic in Doing What’s Right, striving to Set the Bar High-Really High, and always putting the Team First. These principles define our culture, ensuring we remain focused, innovative, and unwavering in our mission to deliver excellence. Together, they set the standard for how we operate, the relationships we build, and the impact we create.

T - Team First – Collaboration defines our culture. We support and challenge each other and always prioritize the team’s success.

R – Relentless Pursuit of Improvement – We embrace a culture of continuous growth, constantly seeking smarter, more efficient ways to operate. We challenge ourselves to evolve, innovate, and push boundaries to achieve excellence.

U – Unapologetic in Doing What’s Right – Integrity is non-negotiable. We fearlessly uphold our values, ensuring ethical and transparent decision-making in everything we do. We never take shortcuts or compromise on principles.

S – Set the Bar High – Really High – Excellence isn’t a goal—it’s our standard. We embrace a culture where self-driven professionals challenge norms and redefine engineering excellence.

T – Trusted Partner – Our customers rely on us to deliver consistently. We craft tailored solutions to address their unique challenges and proactively seek opportunities to simplify operations.