Project Controls Specialist

STV; Washington; On-site; USD 83,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Disability insurance

Life Insurance and AD&D

401(k) Plan

Retirement Counseling

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Back-Up Dependent Care

Parental Leave

Continuing Education Program

Licensure and Memberships

Job summary

STV invites applications for a Project Controls Engineer in the Transportation South division, supporting WMATA JDAC with budget tracking and cost control. Responsibilities include labor reporting, expenditure prep, and data management in Procore, with collaboration across PMs and WMATA Accounting.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Engineering/Construction Management and 5+ years in project controls, with strong written and verbal communication and proficiency in Procore, PeopleSoft and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Project Controls.
• Experience in a fast-paced engineering environment.
• Excellent verbal/written communication and strong technical writing.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365, Oracle PeopleSoft and Procore.

Responsibilities

• Maintain familiarity with ACPM and JDAC procedures for assigned projects.
• Update and manage project data in Procore with relevant documents.
• Generate bi-weekly labor reports and collaborate to address unauthorized labor.
• Prepare monthly expenditure reports and balance tracking for JDAC.
• Coordinate with project teams and WMATA Accounting for invoices and financials.
• Assist in developing cost estimates and forecasts for budgeting.
• Provide financial data to support decision-making and oversight.
• Submit daily logs through WMATA’s Procore system.
• Perform other project-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Project Controls

Cost management

Financial analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Construction Management

Tools

Procore

Oracle PeopleSoft

Microsoft 365

Job description

At STV, we not only tackle world-class projects, but we also develop employee skills, recognize achievements, and offer opportunities for advancement. So, if you’re looking for a rewarding position working for an award-winning industry leader, then STV is the place for you. We are a well-respected AEC firm with 40 offices throughout the US and 2,400 employees.

Description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Project Controls Engineer as part of our Transportation South division, to perform project controls duties under a staff augmentation task order contract with the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) Joint Development Adjacent Construction (JDAC) team. The position will be responsible for providing administrative, financial, and technical support activities for various projects throughout the WMATA system. The Project Controls Engineer will also perform varied administrative office functions, maintain project records, contract documentation, and financial reports, as well as monitor labor expenditures and assist with cost control efforts. The Project Controls Engineer will work under the direction of the Project Manager(s).

• Maintains familiarity with the JDAC Adjacent Construction Project Manual (ACPM) and JDAC Procedures relative to assigned;
• Updates and manages project-related data in Procore, including direct input of project related information and uploading of relevant supporting documents;
• Generates and analyzes bi-weekly labor reports, collaborating with Project Managers to identify and address any unauthorized labor charges to maintain budget integrity;
• Prepares monthly expenditure reports for assigned JDAC projects and complies with monthly balance reports for overall JDAC program tracking;
• Coordinates with project teams and WMATA Accounting to facilitate invoice submissions, refund payments, and other financial transactions, ensuring timely cost estimates and financial forecasts, supporting effective budgeting and cost control efforts.
• Assists JDAC Construction Engineers in developing cost estimates and financial forecasts, supporting budgeting and cost control efforts;
• Serves as a financial resource for all JDAC project teams, providing accurate and timely financial data to support decision-making and project oversight;
• Submits daily logs in a timely manner through WMATA’s Procore system; and
• Performs other project related duties as assigned by WMATA’s Task Manager.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management or a related field from an accredited College or University.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in Project Controls, preferably in a cost management role.
• Demonstrated experience in a fast-paced engineering environment;
• Excellent verbal/written communication skills, and strong technical writing skills; and
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365®, Oracle PeopleSoft® and Procore.

Compensation Range

$82,862.07 - $94,699.51

STV offers the following benefits

• Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable)
• Disability insurance
• Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• 401(k) Plan
• Retirement Counseling
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off (starting at 16 days)
• Paid Holidays (9 days)
• Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year)Parental Leave (up to 80 hours)
• Continuing Education Program
• Professional Licensure and Society Memberships

STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STV’s good‑faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors, including but not limited to geography, education, experience, and/or certifications.

Not sure this role is the perfect match?

We encourage you to apply if STV’s work and values resonate with you. We know great candidates don’t always meet every qualification, and research shows women and people of color are less likely to apply unless they do. At STV, we believe strong talent comes from a wide range of backgrounds, and your skills and experience may align with this or another opportunity as we continue to grow.