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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.\n\nKey Responsibilities:\nDevelop, maintain, and analyze integrated critical path schedules in accordance with project specifications\nDocument planning objectives, scope, and milestones for inclusion in scheduling processes\nCollect and update project progress data from project teams and stakeholders\nMonitor project metrics including schedule dates, physical percent complete, resource needs, subcontractor deliverables, and accruals\nTrack schedule progress and resource productivity\nGenerate time-phased project cost and resource forecasts and validate project cost data\nMonitor actual expenditures against forecasts and project deliverables\nConduct financial variance, risk, and profit/loss analysis\nCreate non-routine financial reports and perform complex analyses\nAssess and document the cost and schedule impact of project changes\nRaise early warning signals for project risks and delays\nRecommend resource adjustments to maintain project timelines\nEnsure compliance with internal processes and federal/government contract requirements\nRequired Qualifications:\nThe ability to ability to pass a federal background check and drug screening\nBachelor’s degree (Engineering, Finance, Construction Management, or related field preferred)\nExperience with Primavera (P6) or Microsoft Project\nPreferred Qualifications:\nAnalytical and detail-oriented with strong numerical aptitude\nExperience with project scheduling principles and practices\nOrganized, detail oriented and proactive\nAdvanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite\nFamiliarity with project controls tools and methodologies in a federal contracting environment\n\nWork Authorization:\nU.S. Citizenship is required due to federal contract and/or security clearance requirements.\n\nWorking Conditions:\nThis position is primarily performed in an office environment . Employees will be required to use a computer and other office equipment for extended periods. Must be able to remain in a stationary position for extended periods and operate a computer and standard office equipment.\n\nEqual Employment Opportunity Statement:\nManagement Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) is the Law.\nManagement Solutions is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact Human Resources.\n\nManagement 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.\nThis policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.\nrjsEFF8PjB","company":"Managementsolutionsllc","rawCompany":"managementsolutionsllc","city":"Remote","state":"OR","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-04T16:44:20.312Z","occupations":[{"code":"13-1082.00","title":"Project Management Specialists","slug":"project-management-specialists"},{"code":"11-9021.00","title":"Construction Managers","slug":"construction-managers"},{"code":"13-1051.00","title":"Cost Estimators","slug":"cost-estimators"}],"industries":[{"code":"237990","title":"Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction","slug":"other-heavy-and-civil-engineering-construction"},{"code":"541330","title":"Engineering Services","slug":"engineering-services"},{"code":"541618","title":"Other Management Consulting Services","slug":"other-management-consulting-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Project Controls Associate","description":"Job Title: Project Controls Associate\nLocation: Knoxville, TN (Hybrid)\nEmployment Type: Full-Time\n\nJob Summary\nThis 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. 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Employees will be required to use a computer and other office equipment for extended periods. Must be able to remain in a stationary position for extended periods and operate a computer and standard office equipment.\n\nEqual Employment Opportunity Statement:\nManagement Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) is the Law.\nManagement Solutions is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact Human Resources.\n\nManagement Solutions LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. 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