Project Control Specialist, Cost (NPG) B - 517940

Project Control Specialist, Cost (NPG) B

Location : Chattanooga, TN

Regular / Temporary : External

Salary : Competitive

Job Summary :

Develop and implement methods for performance monitoring, reporting, analysis, and trend assessment. Facilitate programs to ensure establishment and analysis of specific operational and process improvement plans used for goal setting, estimating project plans, performance indicators / targets, benchmarking, baselining, and trending. Coordinate Engineering A / E contracts, monitor contract expenditures for usage trends, assist in the process of issuing new contracts, amending existing contracts, and resolve questions, issues, etc. Lead / manage the process ensuring the integrity of the process, resolving pending / outstanding requests, reconciling encumbrances and pending tasks with IBS as required. Analyze cost data to find methods of reducing costs and / or increasing efficiency and coordinate a corrective action plan. Develop cost benefit analysis. Develop Project Budgets and reporting structure for actual expenditures and monitor performance. Assist in developing budgets and reporting structure for actual expenditures and monitor performance as requested. Monitor and forecast performance in comparison to Business Plan objectives Establish ADP support requirement and develop and institute plans to accomplish. Assist in developing workload projections (equivalents). Conduct special studies, for example : project forecasting, O&M projects, CCO, etc.

Skills and Proficiencies (May be job or organization specific) : Demonstrated experience in Cost Engineering practices such as performance assessment and analysis, business planning, budgeting, economic analysis, cost control, forecasting, etc.; Detailed Understanding of TVA business planning processes and supporting budgetary, financial, and workforce planning issues; Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate and negotiate at all levels of engineering and management; Application of project control concepts, processes, methodology, and techniques; Demonstrated high proficiency in one or more project management technical areas; Depth in Problem Solving and Analysis

Minimum Qualifications (Consistent with Classification Standard) : Education and Experience / Certificates, Licenses, and Registration Requirements / Other Requirements Bachelor's Degree in a related technical field, or equivalent; plus several years experience in a construction, engineering, or generating plant environment is desirable. Detailed knowledge of project control practices, methods, procedures. 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 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.

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 : Upload documents in Step 7 of the application process. Email documents to [email protected] 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].