Project Controls Specialist

Fmgandcompany; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Fmgandcompany seeks a Project Controls Specialist to oversee the capital project lifecycle with a focus on design (architecture and civil engineering). You will manage cost analysis, budget development, accrual accounting, procurement, and forecasting to keep programs on track.

Responsibilities include cost and schedule management, risk management, earned value progressing, and monthly reporting. A Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, business, or accounting and 5+ years in

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Architecture, Business, or Accounting or equivalent training/experience in project management.
• 5+ years of experience in project controls or related field.
• Experience in transportation or public agency projects is preferred.
• Project management certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist client and internal project managers with managing multiple projects through the entire development life cycle from concept to contracts and risk registers.
• Collaborate with all parties to ensure progression according to plan while managing several projects simultaneously.
• Support development of monthly budget and schedule performance analysis.
• Set up cost control systems to link accounting functions and track commitments, costs and forecasts by project codes and WBS.
• Provide accurate and timely information to support decisions and corrective actions.
• Ensure project elements adhere to the plan and reflect approved changes in baselines and schedules.
• Drive the review process.

Skills

Cost analysis

Budget management

Accrual accounting

Procurement

Earned value

Forecasting

Excel

Microsoft Project

SharePoint

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, Architecture, Business, or Accounting

Project management certification (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Project

SharePoint

Job description

The Project Controls Specialist encompasses resources, procedures, and tools for the planning, monitoring and controlling all phases of the capital project lifecycle, specifically focused on design (architecture and/or civil engineering). The ideal candidate is skilled with cost analysis, budget management, accrual accounting, and procurement and brings experience from large capital improvement transit programs/projects. Responsibilities include budget development,
cost and schedule management, risk management, change management, earned value progressing, and forecasting.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist client and internal project managers with managing multiple projects through the entire development life cycle from concept including project management plans, contracting plans, risk registers
• Collaboration with all parties associated with the project to ensure it progresses according to plan, while working on several other projects simultaneously
• Support the development of monthly budget and schedule performance analysis
• Set up cost control systems to link accounting functions and track reporting of commitments, actual costs and forecasts according to project codes and work breakdown structure
• Provide project management team accurate and timely information to facilitate informed decisions and adequate time to take corrective or mitigating actions
• Ensure project elements adhere to the plan and approved changes are reflected in the project baseline and schedule
• Drive the review process

Capabilities and Credentials

• Incorporate and apply knowledge, skills, tools and techniques to project activities to meet project requirements
• Basic understanding and knowledge of standards and tools for project management phases, techniques and tools
• General understanding of architecture and engineering design components and their interdependencies.
• Familiar with public agency projects with multiple funding sources
• Detail oriented, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience making presentations and creating reports
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and writing skills
• Ability to interface with all levels of people
• Demonstrate ability to understand client needs and actively monitors client satisfaction.
• Proficiency in relevant software programs (for example Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Project, and SharePoint software)
• Foster and manage trusting relationships with colleagues, clients and relevant stakeholders
• Ability to work under direct and indirect supervision

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Architecture, Business, or Accounting from an accredited college or university preferred or equivalent training and experience in project management
• 5+ years of experience
• Experience in transportation, or public agency projects
• Project controls, architecture and/or engineering design and/or construction management experience preferred
• Project management certification is preferred

Location and Schedule

Full or part-time

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of
the employee and other duties, responsibilities, and activities that may be assigned or may be
changed at any time with or without notice.