Accounting Specialist

Blackstone Technology Group; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Blackstone Talent Group seeks a Projects Controls Specialist to join our Client's team in Oakland. The role covers planning, monitoring and controlling all phases of the capital project lifecycle with emphasis on design, cost analysis and procurement.

You will partner with project managers to keep scope, budget and schedule aligned and drive data-driven decisions. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, business, or accounting and 5+ years of project controls

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, business, or accounting.
• 5+ years of experience in project controls, design, or construction management.
• Experience in transportation or public agency projects preferred.
• Project management certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage budgets for capital projects.
• Monitor cost and schedule performance and forecast variances.
• Manage risk, change control, and earned value progression.
• Coordinate with client and internal project managers across multiple projects.
• Maintain project documentation and reporting in designated systems.

Skills

Cost analysis

Budget management

Accrual accounting

Procurement

Earned value management

Forecasting

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Project

SharePoint

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, Architecture, Business, or Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Project

SharePoint

Procurement software

Job description

Projects Controls Specialist JOB DESCRIPTION

Blackstone Talent Group, an award-winning technology consulting and talent agency is seeking a Projects Controls Specialist to join our Client's team. The Project Controls Specialist encompasses resources, procedures, and tools for the planning, monitoring and controlling all phases of the capital project lifecycle, specifically focused on design (architecture and/or civil engineering). The ideal candidate is skilled with cost analysis, budget management, accrual accounting, and procurement and brings experience from large capital improvement transit programs/projects. Responsibilities include budget development, cost and schedule management, risk management, change management, earned value progressing, and forecasting.

Key Responsibilities

Assist client and internal project managers with managing multiple projects through the entire development life cycle from concept including project management plans, contracting plans, risk registersCollaboration with all parties associated with the project to ensure it progresses according to plan, while working on several other projects simultaneouslySupport the development of monthly budget and schedule performance analysisMaintain comprehensive project document control using client designated systemsSet up cost control systems to link accounting functions and track reporting of commitments, actual costs and forecasts according to project codes and work breakdown structureProvide project management team accurate and timely information to facilitate informed decisions and adequate time to take corrective or mitigating actionsEnsure project elements adhere to the plan and approved changes are reflected in the project baseline and scheduleDrive the review process.

Capabilities and Credentials

Incorporate and apply knowledge, skills, tools and techniques to project activities to meet project requirementsBasic understanding and knowledge of standards and tools for project management phases, techniques and toolsGeneral understanding of architecture and engineering design components and their interdependencies.Familiar with public agency projects with multiple funding sourcesDetail oriented, analytical and problem-solving skillsExperience making presentations and creating reportsExcellent interpersonal, oral and writing skillsAbility to interface with all levels of peopleDemonstrate ability to understand client needs and actively monitors client satisfaction.Proficiency in relevant software programs (for example Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Project, and SharePoint software)Foster and manage trusting relationships with colleagues, clients and relevant stakeholdersAbility to work under direct and indirect supervision.

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Architecture, Business, or Accounting from an accredited college or university preferred or equivalent training and experience in project management5+ years of experienceExperience in transportation, or public agency projectsProject controls, architecture and/or engineering design and/or construction management experience preferredProject management certification is preferred

Schedule: Full or part-time (32 hours a week; or 20 hours a week)

This description is not a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities, and activities that may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

Security Clearance Required: N/A

Blackstone Talent Group is a wholly owned subsidiary of Blackstone Technology Group, a global IT services and software firm that implements technological solutions across commercial industry verticals and the US Federal Government. Blackstone's global talent augmentation practice was founded in 1998. Blackstone Talent Group has offices in San Francisco, Denver, Houston, Colorado Springs, and Washington, DC. We specialize in providing clients the best talent across a variety of industries and sectors.

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