Project Controls Specialist - Cost

PM2CMMonterey Park, California🇺🇸United StatesPosted Apr 18, 2024

Why This Role Stands Out

As a Project Controls Specialist - Cost, you'll gain invaluable experience in budget integrity and financial oversight for impactful capital projects, perfect for detail-oriented professionals eager to refine their analytical and cost management skills. This on-site role offers a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a reputable organization and grow your career within a collaborative operations and project management team. Apply today to take the next step in your professional journey!

Quick Overview

Seniority

Mid Senior

Employment type

Full Time

Work mode

On Site

Location

Monterey Park, California, United States

Posted

2 years ago

Microsoft OfficeRisk AssessmentMicrosoft Excel

Job Description

Monitor the overall integrity of the project budget and forecast in accordance with approved standard operating procedures
Provide quality assurance to College functional staff regarding all financial tracking and cost performance
Conduct cost variance analysis of reported data to identify trends and mitigate potential budget impacts
Review, analysis and oversight of monthly cost reports and monthly progress reports
Evaluate contract change orders and amendments for impact on budget/timetable
Review financial section of the Proposed Board Actions for accuracy
Review invoices for compliance and proper coding in accordance with encumbrances
Review task order requests, change orders and amendments to ensure budget availability, accurate cost coding and reporting
Interact with various technical discipline leads to understand and communicate issues and conflicts that may impact the budget
Ensure implementation of District's policies, procedures and plans regarding cost management of capital projects with multiple funding sources
Provide interface support and respond to all College requests for all financial information
Serve as central receiving point for all financial matters for assigned College(s)
Travel to offsite project locations as required
Ability to present data to management in an organized manner  Exceptional communication skills required
Ability to adapt to changing requirements and situations
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Ability to work as part of a team
Ability to perform in a business environment, maintaining professionalism in all communications and demeanor

3-5 years professional experience in program and/or project controls on a construction program.
BS/BA Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business or related degree. Additional qualifying experience in excess to the minimum stated above may be substituted for the required education on a year for year basis.
Experience working through the entire project life cycle.
Knowledge of theories, principles and practices of cost/schedule management, earned value management, change management, forecasting, and risk assessment. Preferred Qualifications:
Experience utilizing Microsoft Office, Advanced Excel Skills, Proliance, Data-Warehouse or other systems used by a large capital program, and any educational facility experience.