Project Controls Associate in Knoxville, Tennessee at Management Solutions LLC

Job Title: Project Controls Associate
Location: Knoxville, TN
Employment Type: Full-Time 

Who We Are

Management Solutions, LLC (MSLLC) is an award-winning management consulting firm delivering solutions for our partners’ most complex challenges. Our workforce designs and delivers those solutions. and we are distinguished by our reputation for managing mission-critical projects for public and private sector clients.

Founded in 2002, MSLLC has been named Small Business of the Year by the U.S. Small Business Administration, the Department of Energy, and the Oak Ridge National Laboratory. MSLLC has also been recognized as one of the Top Employers in the Greater Knoxville area.

Why Join Our Team

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.

Job Summary
This role is a Project Controls / Planning & Scheduling position focused on managing the financial and scheduling health of projects, in a federal contracting environment. The ideal candidate will develop and maintain critical path schedules using tools like Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project, track project progress and resource productivity, and conduct financial analysis including forecasting and variance reporting. The role sits at the intersection of finance, and project management — requiring someone who is analytical, detail-oriented, and comfortable working within the compliance requirements of government contracts.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Develop, maintain, and analyze integrated critical path schedules in accordance with project specifications 

• Document planning objectives, scope, and milestones for inclusion in scheduling processes 

• Collect and update project progress data from project teams and stakeholders 

• Monitor project metrics including schedule dates, physical percent complete, resource needs, subcontractor deliverables, and accruals 

• Track schedule progress and resource productivity 

• Generate time-phased project cost and resource forecasts and validate project cost data 

• Monitor actual expenditures against forecasts and project deliverables 

• Conduct financial variance, risk, and profit/loss analysis 

• Assess and document the cost and schedule impact of project changes 

• Raise early warning signals for project risks and delays 

• Recommend resource adjustments to maintain project timelines 

• Ensure compliance with internal processes and federal/government contract requirements 

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree (Engineering, Business, Construction Management, or related field preferred) 

• Experience with Primavera (P6) or Microsoft Project

• (3) years of experience in project controls, planning/scheduling, cost tracking, financial forecasting, or project management support.

• The ability to pass a federal background check and drug screening.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Analytical and detail-oriented with strong numerical aptitude

• Experience with project scheduling principles and practices

• Organized, detail oriented and proactive 

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite 

• Familiarity with project controls tools and methodologies in a federal contracting environment

Work Authorization: 
U.S. Citizenship is required due to federal contract and/or security clearance requirements. 

Working Conditions: This position is primarily performed in an office environment. Employees will be required to use a computer and other office equipment for extended periods.

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. 

Disclaimer:

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.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.