Project Controls Specialist: Construction Budget & Schedule

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Wilson (NC); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend is seeking an ambitious Project Controls Assistant to join our growing team in the United States. The ideal candidate will analyze cost and schedule on large construction projects, support preconstruction activities, and manage budgets and forecasts.

Responsibilities include internal and external budget management, change order reviews, vendor invoicing, accrual reporting, and monthly executive reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, cost management, quantity surveying, engineering or field related to construction.
• 3+ years of applicable experience.
• Ability to clearly communicate financial status and schedule details.
• Experience with project management, cost control, and scheduling software required.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and analytical skills in a collaborative role.

Responsibilities

• Provide preconstruction support during project approval phase, historical cost data, and assist in the development of annual contractor purchase orders.
• Manage internal project budget / schedule of values within project management software, for monthly financial reporting on multiple projects.
• Manage external project budget and communications within external project management software including commitment management, change management, document control, etc.
• Manage monthly forecasts and cash flows, understands forecast variances, and develops monthly executive reports.
• Manage monthly vendor invoice review process within invoicing software, including project management review, 3rd party auditing services, and communication with accounts payable.
• Responsible for accurate accrual reporting for all existing PO's, including communication with vendors and finance.
• Facilitate change order routing and review processes within project management software, content analysis, and executive approval as required.
• Review project financial health with management team each month (via dashboards, budget software, schedule comparisons, productivity reports, etc.)
• Management of internal and contractor risk register update & contingency evaluation.
• Financial closeout of internal budgets, vendor POs, etc.
• Work closely with site scheduler to compare financial forecasts and risks that are in alignment with schedule updates.
• SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.

Skills

Financial analysis

Communication

Presentation

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, cost management, quantity surveying, engineering or field related to construction

Job description

Turner & Townsend is seeking an ambitious Project Controls Assistant to join our growing team in the United States. The ideal candidate will analyze cost and schedule on large construction projects, support preconstruction activities, and manage budgets and forecasts.

Responsibilities include internal and external budget management, change order reviews, vendor invoicing, accrual reporting, and monthly executive reporting.