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

Job Description

Job Description

Project Controls Specialist - Mid-to-Senior Level

Experience Level: Mid-to-Senior Level | Location: Piketon, OH or Oak Ridge, TN (100% Onsite)

About Paschal Solutions

Paschal Solutions, Inc. (PSI), founded in 2000, is a Tennessee-based nuclear engineering company headquartered in Oak Ridge, TN. We have built a strong industry reputation for providing top-tier engineering consultants and successfully tackling the most technically challenging projects for our customers. Our success is rooted in our TRUST values: Team First, Relentless Pursuit of Improvement, Unapologetic in Doing What's Right, Set the Bar High, and being a Trusted Partner.

The Opportunity

PSI is seeking an experienced Q-Cleared Project Controls Specialist/Engineer to lead complex DOE programs and task orders. This is a high-impact role for a highly skilled professional with deep expertise in cost and schedule management and Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS). You will take direct ownership of both cost and schedule functions in an EVMS-compliant environment, managing programs exceeding $50M with advanced proficiency in industry-standard tools and methodologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and execute integrated project controls functions including cost management, scheduling, risk analysis, and performance reporting
• Establish and manage cost baselines and budgets with precision and accountability
• Develop and conduct comprehensive EVMS analysis including Cost Variance (CV), Schedule Variance (SV), Cost Performance Index (CPI), Schedule Performance Index (SPI), and Estimate at Completion (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 using advanced 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 and professional development
• Develop and maintain integrated master schedules (IMS) with full traceability to the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and Control Accounts

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Data Science, Business Analytics, Information Technology, Project Management, or related technical field with 10+ years of progressively responsible project controls experience (or equivalent 15+ years of experience without degree)
• Active DOE Q clearance (or inactive clearance eligible for rapid reactivation within two years of most recent background investigation)
• 10+ years of direct project controls experience with ownership of both cost and schedule functions in EVMS-compliant environments
• Demonstrated experience supporting DOE or federal programs exceeding $50M
• Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6, including resource-loaded scheduling and critical path analysis
• Minimum 3+ years of active hands-on experience with Deltek Cobra for EVMS cost processing, variance analysis, and EAC development
• Direct experience (3+ years) supporting ANSI/EIA-748-compliance EVMS systems with proven expertise producing CPR reports (formats 1-5), monthly variance analysis reports (VARs), and Estimate at Completion 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
• Demonstrated experience integrating P6 schedules with Cobra cost data

Required Skills

• Extensive knowledge of DOE programs, projects, and organizational structures
• Experience with additional project controls tools and methodologies
• Background in nuclear engineering or related technical disciplines
• Professional certifications in project management (PMP, EVMS, or similar)

Security Clearance

Required: Active DOE 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 if they are immediately eligible for Q reactivation without full reinvestigation.

Company Benefits Package

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

Our Values: TRUST

TRUST serves as the foundation of our core values, shaping who we are as a company and guiding our decisions. These principles define our culture, ensuring we remain focused, innovative, and unwavering in our mission to deliver excellence.

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.

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you have the expertise, clearance, and passion for excellence we're seeking, we'd love to hear from you. Join Paschal Solutions and contribute to mission-critical projects that matter.

This company reserves the right to modify, interpret, or apply this job description in any way the company desires. This job description in no way implies that these are the only duties, including essential duties, to be performed by the employee occupying this position. This job description is not an employment contract, implied or otherwise; the employment relationship remains "at-will." The aforementioned job requirements are subject to change to reasonably accommodate qualified disabled individuals.

Paschal Solutions, Inc. (PSI) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age or any other characteristic protected by law.