Project Controls Associate

Project Controls Associate

Location: Louisville, KY or Knoxville, TN (Candidates must currently reside in one of these locations.) Employment Type: Full-Time

Management Solutions, LLC (MSLLC) is an award-winning management consulting firm delivering solutions for our partners' most complex challenges. Since 2002, we have supported federal and commercial clients through expertise in project and program strategy, delivery and implementation, engineering and technical advisory services, workforce solutions, and digital solutions.

We are distinguished by our reputation for managing mission-critical projects and helping organizations improve performance through innovative, people-centered solutions. MSLLC has been recognized as Small Business of the Year by the U.S. Small Business Administration, the Department of Energy, and Oak Ridge National Laboratory and has been named one of the Top Employers in the Greater Knoxville area.

At Management Solutions, we believe our people are the foundation of our success. We are committed to fostering a collaborative and caring culture where employees feel valued, supported, and empowered to grow. We seek professionals who think critically, solve complex problems, and are dedicated to building and sustaining a high-performing, people-centered organization.

Position Overview

MSLLC is seeking a qualified Project Controls Specialist who will assist the government in tracking and monitoring overall project costs, supporting the project management team with monthly tracking, maintenance, and reporting of project-related data. This work helps the maintain awareness of project spending and promotes positive performance in alignment with metrics and reporting requirements.

This position will also perform project controls and analysis services for the Project Management Automated Information System (P2) and related systems, ensuring accurate data integration and reporting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct project updates in Primavera Project Manager/P6 Web, ensuring data integration with the Corps of Engineers Financial Management System (CEFMS) and Resident Management System (RMS).
• Add new projects to the PROMIS database and maintain data in accordance with HQ, Division, and District guidance.
• Ensure project changes and updates are completed in a timely manner for Project Review Board (PRB), Command Management Review (CMR), Directorate Management Review (DMR), or other USACE-required presentations.
• Support the maintenance, validation, and reporting of project data within PROMIS and related systems.
• Develop and analyze project cost and schedule data, supporting the project manager in assessing variances, performance, and forecasting.
• Monitor progress of project deliverables and expenditures against baselines and forecasts.
• Prepare and present reports to communicate cost and schedule status.
• Develop reports and visualization tools to assist management with program management. This includes but is not limited to the development of data queries, reports and visualizations that provide project and program governance and management.
• Ensure compliance with internal procedures, contractual specifications, and government regulations.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of project controls experience.
• Intermediate to advanced user of Primavera P6.
• Competency in both schedule and cost control.
• Intermediate understanding of project management principles.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.
• High emotional intelligence with the ability to build relationships and foster a continuous improvement environment.
• Government experience and PMP or similar certification preferred.
• Knowledge of visualization tools such as PowerBI and OlikSense tools preferred.

Work Authorization: U.S. Citizenship required due to federal contract requirements.

Working Conditions: This position is primarily performed in an office environment.

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.

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.

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