Principal Project Controls Specialist - Transportation

Parsons Oman; Oakland (CA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 177,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the Oakland area seeks a Principal Project Controls Specialist. This role involves managing project controls for transportation clients, requiring extensive experience in cost control and data management. The position allows for hybrid work after an initial onboarding period. Join a team that values innovation and employee wellbeing, offering competitive benefits and growth opportunities.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

401(k)

Life Insurance

Flexible Work Schedules

Holidays

Qualifications

• 10 years of relevant experience with project controls supporting construction projects.
• Experience as a Program or Project Controls Specialist in government or infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Assist in cost control, budget control, data management, and reporting.
• Develop metrics and reports for management and stakeholders.
• Troubleshoot project-specific budget, scope, and schedule issues.

Skills

Project Controls

Data Management

Financial Analysis

Effective Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration

Tools

Oracle Primavera

Contract Manager

Unifier

Timberline Gold Job Cost & Accounting System

Microsoft Office

Job description

In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next!

When it comes to what you want in your career, if you can imagine it, you can do it at Parsons. Imagine a career working with exceptional people sharing a common quest. Imagine a workplace where you can be yourself. Where you can thrive. Where you can find your next, right now. We’ve got what you’re looking for.

Job Description:

Opportunity :

Our Parsons San Francisco / Oakland Bay Area offices have a new position open for a Principal Project Controls Specialist to join our team! In this role you will get to assist in responsibilities related to cost control, budget control, data management, reporting and the project control system for transportation clients such as BART in the region. This role will allow for hybrid remote work (meaning allowed to work from home 2 days per week) after an initial 3 month period of full time in office work.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Assists in responsibilities related to cost control, budget control, data management, reporting and the project control system.
• Identifies best practices and coordinate the development and implementation of project controls tools and procedures to support these best practices.
• Hands on, detailed analysis and validation of data to ensure accuracy and reasonableness.
• Organizes program and project level data to enable timely and accurate reports.
• Develops metrics and reports so that accurate and timely information can be provided to management and stakeholders.
• Develops new program and project control processes and procedures related to budgets, estimates, schedules and roll up of program information.
• Reviews proposed project budget and scope changes for proper justification and documentation.
• Troubleshoots project-specific budget, scope, schedule, funding or documentation issues working with other Divisions, Branches or Departments.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Experience in Project Controls work, including planning, budgeting, estimating, forecasting, scheduling, cost control, schedule control, and project reporting.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or Information Technology, Finance/Accounting or Business Administration, or equivalent experience.
• 10 years of more relevant experience with project controls supporting construction projects, typically
• Experience as a Program or Project Controls Specialist in a government agency or infrastructure engineering and construction projects, using state-of-the-art productivity and Project Control tools such as Oracle Primavera, Contract Manager, Unifier, Timberline Gold Job Cost & Accounting System, or similar program management software

Essential Skills:

• Strong working knowledge of project control functions and processes including planning
• Scheduling, cost estimating cost control, change management, financial and project accounting process and systems
• Junior to Mid -level operational experience in above scope of work
• Excellent interpersonal skills, working with others in a dynamic team setting and communicating directly with the task manager and other staff
• Experience in data management and performing Financial Analysis and Projections
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suites (Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, Visio)
• Intermediate to Advanced Excel Skills required with ability to create pivot tables
• Effective Communication and problem solving skills is required

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:

Not Applicable/NoneThis position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team.For more than 80 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure. We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people’s quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency. Powered by our people, we provide the imagination necessary to support our customers’ visions—and to help them see what's next!Salary Range: $100,900.00 - $176,600.00We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!

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