Staff Project Controls Specialist

Volt is immediately hiring a Staff Project Controls Specialist in Oak Ridge, TN. As a Staff Project Controls Specialist, you will: Leads project controls processes to ensure deliverables are executed on time and within budget. This role supports project management teams with scheduling, cost control, forecasting, and reporting, while serving as a key point of contact for technical and financial project matters. Key Responsibilities Set up projects in Enterprise Planning & Controls software and maintain accurate data, logs, and reports. Develop Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), schedules, cost reports, cash flows, and forecasts. Support engineering, procurement, and construction planning, scheduling, logistics, and cost control. Approve purchase orders/subcontracts for proper coding and document cost changes. Interface with project management and accounting teams to review costs, contingencies, and audits. Manage change orders (prime contracts, purchase orders, subcontracts). Prepare and present cash flow reports and schedule progress updates. Apply critical path scheduling techniques, resource loading, and earned value management. Conduct schedule “what if” scenarios, progress measurement, and develop progress curves. Perform material takeoffs, quality checks, and field audits to validate reporting accuracy. Assist with project forensic analysis and other duties as assigned. The Ideal Candidate Will Have: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field; or equivalent experience. Minimum 3 years of direct project controls experience. Experience with Oracle Primavera P6 preferred. Proficiency in Microsoft Office; strong written, verbal, and interpersonal skills. OSHA 10-hour safety certification (or ability to obtain). Pay Range: $48 - $53 per hour Benefits Volt offers benefits (based on eligibility) that include health, dental, vision, term life, short term disability, AD&D, 401(k), Sick time, and other types of paid leaves (as required by law), Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Equal Opportunity Employer Statement Volt is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits any kind of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Volt is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national origin, citizenship, social or ethnic origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by the statutes, rules, and regulations in the locations where it operates. Disability Accommodation If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please email View email address on click.appcast.io or call View phone number on click.appcast.io. Citizenship Status Volt does not discriminate against applicants based on citizenship status, immigration status, or national origin, in accordance with 8 U.S.C. § 1324b. The company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in a manner that complies with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr