Project Controls Engineer - WMATA

PACO Group, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a detail-oriented Project Controls Engineer to support vital infrastructure projects. In this role, you will oversee project finances, schedules, and change-order processes, ensuring the successful execution of station rehabilitations and ADA upgrades across the Metrorail system. Your analytical skills will be crucial in generating insightful reports and dashboards, while your expertise in cost control will guide the project team in maintaining financial integrity. Join a dynamic team committed to enhancing public transportation and making a significant impact on community mobility.

Benefits

401(k) and Employer Matching

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Group Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Professional Development Assistance

Qualifications

• 6+ years experience in project financial and portfolio management.
• Expertise in change-order management and cost/schedule control.

Responsibilities

• Manage project finances, schedules, and change-order processes.
• Generate monthly KPI dashboards and variance analyses.
• Provide technical support for change-order management.

Skills

Project Financial Management

Change Order Management

Cost Control

Schedule Management

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management

Bachelor’s degree in Business

Bachelor’s degree in Finance

Tools

Microsoft 365

Power BI

Excel

Procore

SharePoint

Job description

Job Title: Project Controls Engineer - WMATA

PACO Group, Inc. is seeking a meticulous Project Controls Engineer to support the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority’s (WMATA) Passenger Facilities Construction (PFAC) program. You will oversee project finances, schedules, and change-order processes for a portfolio that includes station rehabilitations, ADA upgrades, and other capital improvements across the Metrorail system.

Responsibilities

1. Cost & Budget Management: Establish and maintain detailed project financial records; upload all documentation to Procore. Monitor payroll reports versus field data, prepare variance analyses, and advise the project team. Reconcile proposed vs. actual costs; track contingency usage and align with Construction Change Order Management System data.
2. Reporting & Analytics: Generate monthly KPI dashboards covering budget, schedule, and scope changes; craft clear variance narratives. Coordinate addenda to Project Charters and Statements; contribute to portfolio-level performance reports.
3. Schedule & Process Controls: Review overall schedule performance and integrate updates into the master schedule. Evaluate and refine project controls procedures to improve accuracy and efficiency.
4. Change-Order & Contract Support: Provide technical support for change-order management, cost estimates, change notices, and contract-modification packages. Assist with claims, progress payments, and other contract-administration duties.
5. Additional Duties: Perform other project-related tasks as assigned by WMATA’s Task Manager.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, Finance, or a related field.
• 6+ years of project financial and portfolio-management experience, ideally on large infrastructure projects.
• Proven expertise in change-order management and cost/schedule control.

Technical Skills

• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft 365—especially Power BI, Excel, Teams, and SharePoint.
• Experience producing reports from financial and project-management systems; Procore proficiency strongly preferred.

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical mindset with superb attention to detail.
• Clear written and verbal communicator capable of distilling complex data into actionable insights.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with WMATA processes and procedures.
• PMP certification (desirable but not required).

Benefits

• 401(k) and 401(k) Employer Matching
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Group Life Insurance, LTD, and AD&D
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Professional Development Assistance

PACO Group, Inc. is committed to diversity and equal employment opportunities, fostering an inclusive environment for all employees.