Project Controls Lead: Scheduling, Cost & Change Management

FlatironDragados; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive compensation package

Paid time off program

401(k)/RRSP

Medical/Extended Health Care

Wellness benefits

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Job summary

FlatironDragados in Los Angeles is seeking a Project Controls Manager to lead prime contract management, scheduling, cost control and change management for a District or Mega Project.

You will oversee cost controls reporting, manage scheduling, integrate systems for tracking costs, conduct reviews, and guide teams toward on-time, on-budget delivery.

This role requires a degree in engineering, 7+ years in construction/project controls, and strong communication and analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.
• 7+ years’ experience in construction engineering, project management or project controls.
• Experience with complex scheduling and cost control processes.
• Knowledge of construction contract agreements and change order processes.
• Proven written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of accounting principles, including construction accounting.
• Proven leadership and influential skills. Able to work with all levels of the company.
• Able to identify cost reduction strategies in schedule, quantities or contract specifications.

Responsibilities

• Reviews contract management records to provide technical advice and project control guidance.
• Oversees cost controls reporting and reconciliation for one District or Mega Project.
• Manages scheduling process and support for District or Mega Projects, including bid phase and monthly reporting.
• Supports integration of systems to track costs or schedules and trains users.
• Conducts regular project reviews and monitors cost against KPIs.
• Coordinates change order tracking with the Division Claims/Contract Manager.
• Monitors unsecured revenue and project contingencies tracking.
• Monitors cash flow by tracking over/under billing.
• Assists with resource and cost loading for forecasts.
• Assists with project closeout by validating final revenue before billing.

Skills

Project controls

Cost control

Scheduling

Leadership

Communication

Contract management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

Tools

Scheduling software

Job description

FlatironDragados in Los Angeles is seeking a Project Controls Manager to lead prime contract management, scheduling, cost control and change management for a District or Mega Project.

You will oversee cost controls reporting, manage scheduling, integrate systems for tracking costs, conduct reviews, and guide teams toward on-time, on-budget delivery.

This role requires a degree in engineering, 7+ years in construction/project controls, and strong communication and analytical skills.