Project Controls Specialist

STV; Washington (District of Columbia); 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

401(k) Plan

Retirement Counseling

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Parental Leave

Continuing Education Program

Professional Licensure and Society Sub

Job summary

STV is seeking a Project Controls Engineer for the Transportation South division to support WMATA JDAC. You will provide administrative, financial, and technical support for multiple WMATA projects, maintain project records, and help with cost control and budgeting under the guidance of the Project Manager(s).

The role requires a Bachelor's in Engineering or Construction Management, at least five years in project controls, and proficiency with Procore, Oracle PeopleSoft, and Microsoft 365.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management or a related field from an accredited college.
• 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 ability.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative, financial, and technical support for WMATA JDAC projects.
• Maintain project records, contract documentation, and financial reports.
• Generate and analyze bi-weekly labor reports and support budgeting and forecasting.
• Coordinate with WMATA Accounting to facilitate invoices and payments.
• Submit daily logs via WMATA's Procore system and support cost control efforts.

Skills

Project Controls

Cost Management

Reporting & Analytics

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field

Tools

Procore

Microsoft 365

Oracle PeopleSoft

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.

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