Project Controls Specialist

STV Incorporated; Washington, Northern (District of Columbia, KY); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

STV Incorporated in Washington, DC is seeking a Project Controls Engineer to support the WMATA JDAC Adjacent Construction program. You will manage project financials, labor reporting, and cost control under the direction of the Project Manager.

You will input data in Procore, prepare expenditure reports, and coordinate with WMATA Accounting to ensure accurate budgeting. A bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management and 5+ years of project controls experience are required.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365®, Oracle PeopleSoft® and Procore.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Performs other project related duties as assigned by WMATA’s Task Manager.

Skills

Project controls

Cost control

Financial reporting

Budgeting

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or 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.
• 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.
• 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.

STV provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

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.

STV is one of the top infrastructure‑focused professional services firms in North America. Founded in 1912, STV advises, plans, designs, engineers and delivers the infrastructure that powers local economies, including transportation systems, buildings, water and other facilities. Headquartered in New York City, the company has more than 65 offices and 3,300 employees who reimagine the solutions and structures that connect our communities.

The firm is ranked 32nd in Engineering News‑Record’s Top 500 Design Firms survey and is 10th in its transportation category. STV is deeply committed to investing in its people and creating a world‑class employee experience. We are passionate about mentoring, coaching and cultivating our talent because we know they are destined to become the next generation of industry leaders. We’re also committed to delivering formative career experiences – and we do that by providing challenging and unique work experiences, by mapping multiple ways to advance (beyond the traditional career ladder!) and by recognizing those who successfully chart new and exciting paths for the firm.

We value a wide range of perspectives and experiences, without regard to any factor or characteristic, regardless of whether it is a category protected by federal, state and/or local law, making them an integral part of how we work. Our approach ensures that every individual is respected, heard, and given opportunities to contribute meaningfully. We remove barriers and create pathways for growth, embedding fairness into our daily operations.

Learn more atstvinc.com.

STV exists to make communities better through innovative solutions that connect people, places and the present to the future. Our local teams throughout the country deeply understand the needs of their communities and have the expertise to provide solutions.

We are also committed to giving back to our communities and our neighbors through volunteering and philanthropic activities; fundraising events; scholarships, internships, and mentoring; and sustainability and community improvement projects.

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