Project Controls Specialist – Isotopes Division

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).

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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