Project Controls Specialist

Witt/Kieffer; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Project Controls professional to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will be at the forefront of managing project budgets, conducting cost analyses, and collaborating closely with project managers to ensure financial accuracy and accountability. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to impactful projects while working in a supportive and inclusive environment. If you are passionate about construction management and eager to grow your career, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. Join a company that values its employees and invests in their professional development.

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Career Development Opportunities

Inclusive Work Environment

Competitive Salaries

Qualifications

• 5+ years in project controls for construction programs.
• Strong knowledge of cost/schedule management and forecasting.

Responsibilities

• Monitor project budgets and conduct cost variance analysis.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure budget accuracy and reporting.
• Develop reports for stakeholders on budgeting and cost control.

Skills

Project Controls

Cost Management

Schedule Management

Communication Skills

Risk Assessment

Data Presentation

Team Collaboration

Adaptability

Education

BS/BA Degree in Engineering

BS/BA Degree in Construction Management

BS/BA Degree in Business

Tools

Microsoft Office

Advanced Excel

Job description

EOE Statement: We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Description

Safework specializes in providing all aspects of construction management, project management, safety management and construction inspection. From the beginning of a project to the very end the Safework professionals are committed to the success of each project on which we work.

Our employees are the key to our success in providing professional services. What they contribute to our projects and to the company is much more than just doing a "job." In return we are committed to providing our employees with a great place to give their talents, an inclusive environment, and projects that make a difference in the lives of others.

We work hard to provide an unparalleled experience for our clients. To do this we understand that people are the backbone of our company. For this reason, we offer industry leading benefits and competitive salaries for professionals who are passionate about serving their clients.

Job Description:

• Monitor the overall integrity of the project budget and forecast in accordance with approved standard operating procedures
• Participate in monthly EAC meetings with the Project Management Office (PMO) to validate and review current EAC’s, including providing justification of variances
• Conduct cost variance analysis of reported data to identify trends and mitigate potential budget impacts
• Monitor identified trends and mitigation plans over time against actual performance
• Review and analysis of budget and expenditures against projects based upon various funding sources
• Collaborate with schedulers to review cost and schedule performance to determine cost overruns/underruns, issues with project durations, or variances in spend analyzing plan versus expenditures over period of time
• Review and analysis of monthly cost reports and monthly progress reports
• Provide cost coding and budget verification for contract change orders and amendments for impact on budget/timetable
• Review task order requests, change orders and amendments to ensure budget availability, accurate cost coding and reporting
• Interact on a regular basis with various technical discipline leads to understand and communicate issues and conflicts that may impact the budget
• Provide interface support and respond to all District and PMO requests for financial information
• Develop reports that support campus-specific budgeting, cost control, auditing, asset tracking, using various systems and databases
• Develop standard and ad hoc reports for internal and external stakeholders. Identify information requirements from users and utilize various reporting and data mining applications to support daily business operations and presentations
• Allocate the ETCs when required (PBA, Change Orders, etc.)
• Monitor and manage the ETCs for each project
• Create budget transfers, produce financial closeouts
• Work with the Project Managers on project budget issues (verifying budgets for additional Task Orders needed for IOR, LOR, additional services, etc.)
• Assist the Project Managers with amendment exhibits to contracts
• Run weekly budget reports for CPD review for potential budget cleanup
• Coordinate with Project Managers/Construction Manager to establish and maintain data coding structures, project controls tools, and quality data for budgets, contracts, change orders, trends and actual costs
• Oversee the review, approval, and payment processes of monthly payment applications (contractor and consultant) by liaising with the appropriate internal and external parties.
• Verification of charge codes for purchase requisitions and change orders to ensure proper cost accounting
• Assist with preparation of reporting on budget and cost as directed by management.
• Assist and monitor effective cost control and budget management practices.
• Assist with cost variance analysis
• Support development of weekly/monthly cost and status reports for project team
• Assist with gathering physical completion data
• Perform necessary data entry for budget and forecast impacts
• Provide risk management input and alignment to reporting
• Develop and maintain change management logs per standardized processes and procedures
• Other job-related duties or projects as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• 5+ years’ experience professional experience in project controls on a construction program.
• BS/BA Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or related degree. Additional qualifying experience in excess to the minimum stated above may be substituted for the required education on a year for year basis.
• Experience working through the entire project life cycle
• Knowledge of theories, principles, and practices of cost/schedule management, earned value management, change management, forecasting, and risk assessment
• Ability to present data to management in an organized manner
• Exceptional communication skills required
• Ability to adapt to changing requirements and situations
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to perform in a business environment, maintaining professionalism in all communications and demeanor

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience utilizing Microsoft Office, Advanced Excel Skills, or other systems used by a large capital program, and any educational facility experience.

BE CHALLENGED, BE INSPIRED

With Safework, you'll play a part in solving complex technical challenges with innovative, sustainable, and dependable solutions. If you're a driven professional looking to build your skills while building a better world, you could be a great fit for Safework.

GROW PROFESSIONALLY

We recognize that our employees are the most valuable asset of the company, so Safework makes an investment in human resources and technologies. We assist employees in developing successful career goals as we believe positive and confident employees are a key source of competitive advantage for Safework in the marketplace.

COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS

Wherever you are in your career – just starting out or a seasoned professional – your benefits represent an important part of your overall compensation. Safework is proud to offer a comprehensive, competitive benefits package.

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

Safework is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. We want to have the best available persons in every job. We prohibit unlawful discrimination based on race, color, creed, gender, religion, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, and medical conditions including genetic characteristics, sexual orientation, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws. This includes unlawful discrimination based on the perception that anyone having any of those characteristics or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics. Safework, Inc. is committed to complying with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. This commitment applies to all persons involved in Safework, Inc. operations and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee of Safework, including supervisors and co-workers.