Johnson Service Group (JSG) is a Tier 1 vendor for the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), and we are recruiting for an experienced, Project Controls/Cost Specialist , for a 12-month contract assignment supporting the Allen Fossil Plant in Memphis, TN 38109.
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Target start date: Â 05/11/26
W2 Pay Rate:Â Up to $70.00/hour (time & half for overtime)
Duration: Â 12 months
Work location:Â 100% onsite
Residency:Â Local candidates highly preferred (per diem is not available)
Responsibilities:
DEVELOPS AND IMPLEMENTS METHODS FOR PERFORMANCE MONITORING, REPORTING, ANALYSIS, AND TREND ASSESSMENT.
FACILITATE PROGRAMS TO ENSURE THE ESTABLISHMENT AND ANALYSIS OF SPECIFIC OPERATIONAL AND PROCESS IMPROVEMENT PLANS USED FOR GOAL SETTING, ESTIMATING PROJECT PLANS, PERFORMANCE INDICATORS/TARGETS, BENCHMARKING, BASELINING, AND TRENDING.
ASSIST IN THE DEVELOPMENT AND APPROVAL OF PROJECT CONTRACTS AND REVISIONS.
PREPARE/OBTAIN APPROVAL FOR CONTRACTOR WORK AUTHORIZATIONS (CWA) AND REVISIONS.
MONITOR EXPENDITURES FOR USAGE TRENDS, ISSUES, ETC.
RESOLVE 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.
PREPARE PROJECT APPROVAL PACKAGES AND ALL ASSOCIATED DOCUMENTATION.
ASSIST PROJECT MANAGERS/ENGINEERS AND LINE ORGANIZATIONS IN DEVELOPING PROJECT BUDGETS AND ESTABLISHING 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.
Education / Experience:
Associate or bachelor’s degree in a technical field preferred - equivalent experience performing project control functions will be considered.
5+ years of experience in a construction, engineering, or electric utility environment using project control practices, methods, and procedures.
Demonstrated proficiency with Oracle Primavera P6.
Detail and team oriented / analytical proficiency.
Previous experience in the power generation or nuclear industry preferred.
Demonstrated proficiency in Excel.
JSG offers access to medical, dental, vision, life insurance options, short-term disability, 401(k), weekly pay, and more. Johnson Service Group (JSG) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. JSG provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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