Project Controls Specialist

Kleinfelder; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in engineering and construction is looking for a Project Controls Specialist in Los Angeles. This role involves managing project controls processes, supporting project managers, and ensuring compliance with quality documents. The ideal candidate has experience in planning, cost control, and effective communication skills. Join a diverse team dedicated to innovative solutions in transportation, water, and energy sectors.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) plan

Paid Holidays

Professional Development Opportunities

Continuing Education Reimbursement

Qualifications

• 4-8 years of experience in planning/scheduling, cost control, and project administration.
• Self-motivated professional with detail-oriented focus.
• Advanced skills in Excel preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support project controls processes on large-scale projects.
• Create Project Management Plans and Work Breakdown Structures.
• Implement controls for budget monitoring and cost reporting.

Skills

Planning/Scheduling

Cost Control

Communication

Team Collaboration

Problem Solving

Education

Associates Degree in Finance, Business, or Project Management

Tools

MS Project

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

Job Description

Take Your Delivery Management Career to the Next Level

Do you have a passion for managing budgets, meeting deadlines, and exceeding client expectations? Our delivery management professionals are involved in project delivery from initiation and planning to execution, monitoring, and closeout. Each phase requires strong attention to detail while communicating to internal and external stakeholders. Do you have a proven track record in managing goals and objectives? Consider joining our team and work with peers who have vast industry knowledge and experience solving complex problems.

Step into Your New Role

Kleinfelder is seeking a Project Controls Specialist to join our Southern California team in Los Angeles, Laguna Hills, San Diego, Ontario, Riverside or remotely.

Kleinfelder"s Los Angeles office is seeking a Project Controls Specialist to join the team!As a Project Controls Specialist, you will:

• Work directly with Project Managers, Program Managers, and Senior Project Control Specialists to support in the execution of all project controls processes and systems on large-scale delivery projects from proposal to close-out phases.
• Work with the Project Manager to create Project Management Plans for project team application.
• Assist in the creation of Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), schedules, earned value, and other project documents.
• Provide support for intermediate planning and scheduling for baseline, resources, and progress tracking needs.
• Implement and execute proper controls to proactively support, monitor, and communicate budget, actual status, and forecast costs, labor hours, and quantities for projects. Develop and issue timely cost reports. Prepare and issue cost analysis narratives including recommendations for corrective actions that are used by the project team to manage the work. Prepare earned value-based reports, including earned value curves.
• Assist with preparation of cost proposals in Kleinfelder and Client formats.
• Support Project Managers in contract management/compliance, invoice management, document control, client meetings/coordination, and interaction with AR Collections Specialist team.
• Take the lead in the development and maintenance of periodic status reports to keep management and/or client informed on the project progress.
• Coordination with Kleinfelder's contract department for initiation and completion of Prime/Sub agreement, Certificate of Insurance, subcontractor task orders, and Kleinfelder Master Service Agreements.
• Implementation and monitoring of project document structure to ensure QA/QC compliance, logical tier creation, and coordination of project files through administrative team. This includes hard copy, electronic, and SharePoint filing.

Requirements: Self-motivated, minimal supervision, detail oriented professional with 4-8 years in planning/scheduling, cost control, and project administration using MS Project, Excel, Word, and Outlook. Advanced skills in Excel and advanced spreadsheet functions preferred.Education: Associates" degree from a two-year college in finance, business, or project management desirable.Experience:Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing. Demonstrate team collaboration, communication, organization, and self-prioritization skills.Must be:

• dependable and keep required work schedules.
• able to work effectively in a team environment and consistently maintain a professional and respectful demeanor/attitude with co-workers, clients, vendors, and regulatory agencies.
• a problem solver with the ability to find resolutions.
• detail orientated with the ability to catch and correct one's own errors, as well as those of others when proofreading.

Move Forward with Kleinfelder

Kleinfelder has been connecting great people to the best work since 1961. We are engineers, scientists, and construction professionals providing solutions that improve our clients' transportation, water, energy, and other private infrastructure. As a responsive, cross-disciplinary team of bright, curious, and innovative problem-solvers, we are dedicated to doing the right thing, every day, on every project from over 85 offices in the US, Canada, and Australia.Connecting great people to the best work is our purpose - together, we deliver.

Progress with an Employer that Values You

Kleinfelder is an inclusive organization free from discrimination. We are a stronger organization when we are a diverse workforce and believe that throughdiversity, equity, and inclusion comes creativity, innovation, and unity. We are proud to offer the following:

Benefits:Kleinfelder offers an excellent compensation and benefits package, including: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid holidays.

The expected salary range for the position is displayed in accordance with the California Equal Pay for Equal Work Act. Final agreed upon compensation is based upon individual qualifications and experience. Salary Range: $62,000-106,000

Career Development:We are committed to investing in the professional development of our staff, offering each employee every opportunity to grow, develop, and take control of their career paths. We support these efforts through reimbursements for continuing education as well as many of the expenses associated with trainings and certifications, and opportunities for career development through our internal Mentoring Program.

Equal Opportunity:Kleinfelder is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans. (Compliant with the new VEVRAA and Section 503 rules)

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES

Please note that Kleinfelder does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, Kleinfelder will not consider or agree to payment for any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, Kleinfelder explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resume, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Kleinfelder.