Infrastructure & Capital Projects – Project Controls Specialist III – Higher Education, ANS

Infrastructureandcapitalprojects; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Infrastructureandcapitalprojects in Los Angeles is seeking an experienced project controls professional to manage and oversee project budgets, forecasts, and financial data. You will collaborate with project teams and stakeholders to ensure financial accuracy and compliance with project goals.

The ideal candidate has 5-10 years of experience in program and project controls, supported by a BS/BA degree in Engineering or Construction Management. This role requires proficiency in tools like Proliance and Deltek Costpoint, along with advanced Excel skills.

Qualifications

• 5 - 10 years’ experience in program and/or project controls.
• Experience through the entire project life cycle.
• Knowledge of cost/schedule management and forecasting.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate project budgets and forecasts.
• Collaborate with Project and Construction Managers.
• Conduct variance and performance analysis.

Skills

Program controls

Project management

Cost management

Risk assessment

Advanced Excel

Education

BS/BA Degree in Engineering

Construction Management

Tools

Proliance

Deltek Costpoint

Microsoft Office

Job description

You’ve Never Been Satisfied with "Good Enough."

You want to make an impact, not just manage projects, but change how the world gets built. At Accenture Infrastructure & Capital Projects, you’ll do exactly that. You’ll help develop and deliver the factories, grids, transit systems, and public infrastructure that keep communities moving - and do it smarter, safer, and more sustainably than ever before.

You’ll work alongside people who think big and act bold - project managers, engineers, technologists, and strategists who blend real-world experience with digital innovation and AI. Together, we’re transforming how capital projects are planned, managed, and executed, creating a better way to build for the future.

Because “good enough” builds the past. You’re here to build what’s next, on a team that outperforms every norm.

Visit us here to learn more about Accenture Infrastructure & Capital Projects

As Accenture continues to grow, you may see a variety of new career opportunities, and depending on the role and location you may be directed to apply through Accenture Infrastructure and Capital Projects LLP or one of our other legal entities - Accenture Infrastructure and Capital Projects, LLC or Accenture Infrastructure and Capital Projects Inc., with benefits varying by country and role, so please check with your recruiter for details.

Responsibilities

• You’ll maintain accurate project budgets, forecasts, and financial data in compliance with cost management policies.
• You’ll collaborate with Project and Construction Managers on white papers, re-baselining, and securing project funding.
• You’ll support Estimate at Completion (EAC) reviews with variance analysis and cause identification.
• You’ll allocate and manage Estimates to Complete (ETCs) for change orders, task requests, vendor portal requests, and PBAs.
• You’ll participate in change management and risk assessment meetings to analyze cost-related risks and trends.
• You’ll conduct variance and performance analysis, recommending corrective actions to align financials with project goals.
• You’ll perform monthly budget reconciliations and ensure accuracy in reporting and month‑end close.
• You’ll track trends in project costs, schedule impacts, and effectiveness of mitigation strategies.
• You’ll review financial reports, staffing plans, and expenditures across multiple funding sources to identify risks and cost‑saving opportunities.
• You’ll prepare, validate, and process contract amendments, task orders, change orders, PBAs, and related financial documents.
• You’ll generate tailored financial, budget, and schedule reports using systems like Proliance and Deltek Costpoint.
• You’ll oversee review/approval of contractor and consultant payment applications for accuracy and compliance.
• You’ll collaborate with PMO, stakeholders, and campuses to deliver timely financial data, dashboard reporting, and support cost management initiatives.
• Onsite at client site: The work location for this role is onsite with our clients and partners to enable delivery and cultivate our client relationships.

Qualifications

• 5 - 10 years’ experience 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
• Experience utilizing Microsoft Office, Advanced Excel Skills, Proliance, Data‑Warehouse or other systems used by a large capital program, and any educational facility experience

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