Project Controls Specialist – Isotopes Division

Location: Oak Ridge, TN
Position Type: Contract (6–12 months)
Clearance: Active DOE Q clearance or previously held Q clearance eligible for prompt reactivation

Position Summary

KeyLogic is seeking an experienced Project Controls Specialist to support project planning, scheduling, cost analysis, and performance monitoring within the Isotopes Division/CIPRC at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL).

The ideal candidate will have strong Oracle Primavera P6 experience and a background in project controls supporting complex engineering, construction, or technical projects, preferably within the Department of Energy (DOE).

Essential Duties & Responsibilities



* Develop, maintain, and manage integrated project schedules using Oracle Primavera P6.


* Support project cost tracking, budget monitoring, forecasting, and variance analysis.


* Establish and maintain project baselines, milestones, and performance metrics.


* Monitor project progress and identify potential cost, schedule, and resource risks.


* Perform critical-path analysis and evaluate schedule impacts.


* Prepare project controls reports, performance summaries, and management dashboards.


* Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and stakeholders to ensure alignment between project scope, cost, and schedule.


* Support change control processes, project forecasting, and corrective action planning.

Required Qualifications



* Minimum of 5 years of relevant project controls experience.


* Demonstrated hands-on experience with Oracle Primavera P6.


* Active DOE Q clearance or previously held Q clearance that can be readily reactivated, subject to verification.


* Experience with project scheduling, cost tracking, forecasting, and performance reporting.


* Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications



* Previous experience supporting DOE, ORNL, or national laboratory projects.


* Experience with engineering, construction, nuclear, or other complex technical projects.


* Familiarity with Earned Value Management (EVM), integrated project controls, and project performance analysis.

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