Project Controls Engineer: Schedule & Cost Optimization

FlatironDragados; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)/RRSP

Medical/dental/vision

Wellness benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

FlatironDragados is seeking a detail-oriented Project Controls Engineer to support scheduling, cost control, and prime contract management across District or Mega Projects. You will help ensure on-time delivery and budget adherence while coordinating with project teams and stakeholders.

You will analyze project performance, track KPIs, assist with change orders, and support cash flow monitoring and cost loading.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field required.
• 3+ years’ experience in construction engineering, project management or project controls required.
• Experience with complex scheduling and cost control processes required.
• Knowledge of construction contract agreements and change order processes required.
• Proven written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of accounting principles, including construction accounting, required.
• Able to identify cost reduction strategies in schedule, quantities or contract specifications that align with project budget and design specification requirements.

Responsibilities

• Reviews and analyzes contract management records to provide technical advice and project control guidance.
• Assists with cost controls reporting and reconciliation for one District or Mega Project, providing reports to the Project Controls Director for Division-level summaries.
• Supports the scheduling process for District or Mega Projects, including bid phase, project schedule creation, monthly reporting, and schedule updates.
• Aids in the integration of company systems to track, monitor, and control costs or schedules, ensuring accurate training and utilization of approved systems for project document control and reporting.
• Conducts regular project reviews and monitors job cost reports against key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Coordinates with the Division Claims/Contract Manager to track and monitor change order and claims preparation and resolution.
• Tracks activities related to unsecured revenue and project contingencies.
• Monitors and controls project cash flow by tracking over/under billing.
• Assists with resource and cost loading to the schedule, including labor projections, equipment and material projections, and productivity trend reporting to accurately forecast project costs and financial outcomes.

Skills

Contract management

Scheduling

Cost control

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Construction accounting

Job description

FlatironDragados is seeking a detail-oriented Project Controls Engineer to support scheduling, cost control, and prime contract management across District or Mega Projects. You will help ensure on-time delivery and budget adherence while coordinating with project teams and stakeholders.

You will analyze project performance, track KPIs, assist with change orders, and support cash flow monitoring and cost loading.