Project Controls Specialist III

Triangledcs; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in real estate advisory seeks a Project Controls Specialist III to manage budgets and ensure financial compliance for capital construction programs within the LACCD. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in project controls, particularly in educational settings, and proficiency in tools such as Proliance and Deltek.

Benefits

PTO: 120 hours per year for vacation and sick time

11 paid holidays

100% premium coverage for medical, vision, and dental

$1,000 annually for professional development

401(k) with employer match

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience in program and/or project controls.
• Experience in educational or public-sector construction preferred.
• Ability to present data in an organized manner.

Responsibilities

• Oversee budget and cost management for construction programs.
• Collaborate with PMs on funding requests and change orders.
• Conduct variance analysis and report on financial performance.

Skills

Project Controls

Cost Management

Budget Forecasting

Risk Analysis

Earned Value Management

Collaboration

Communication

Education

BS/BA Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or Business

Tools

Proliance

Deltek Costpoint

Microsoft Excel

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About Us

Triangle DeCon Services Inc. is a boutique full service real estate advisory firm with a focus on project development and construction management for our valued private developers and public organizations in Southern California. We are a young, energetic, ethical, professional, knowledgeable, customer-centric and multilingual team looking to deliver the most value to our clients and build/promote trust with them. Our team consists of licensed Professional Engineers (PE), certified Project Management Professionals (PMP), certified professional with Design Build Institute of America (DBIA), licensed General Building Contractor and other industry designations. We can provide entitlement, development, design, procurement, construction management, project management, expert witness and litigation support services on a variety of building types. Our experienced team have provided these services to successfully deliver various facilities for public school districts, college districts, universities, commercial developers, hospitality owners, multinational CM/PM consultants and other valued clients.

About Us

Triangle DeCon Services Inc. is a boutique full service real estate advisory firm with a focus on project development and construction management for our valued private developers and public organizations in Southern California. We are a young, energetic, ethical, professional, knowledgeable, customer-centric and multilingual team looking to deliver the most value to our clients and build/promote trust with them. Our team consists of licensed Professional Engineers (PE), certified Project Management Professionals (PMP), certified professional with Design Build Institute of America (DBIA), licensed General Building Contractor and other industry designations. We can provide entitlement, development, design, procurement, construction management, project management, expert witness and litigation support services on a variety of building types. Our experienced team have provided these services to successfully deliver various facilities for public school districts, college districts, universities, commercial developers, hospitality owners, multinational CM/PM consultants and other valued clients.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Project Controls Specialist III to support capital construction programs within the Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD). In this role, you will oversee complex budget and cost management functions, ensuring alignment with project objectives and compliance with LACCD policies and funding regulations.

You will play a key role in forecasting, budget reconciliation, cost variance analysis, and financial reporting. This position requires close collaboration with Project Managers, Construction Managers, and the Program Management Office (PMO) to support funding requests, evaluate change orders, manage risk, and optimize resource allocations across multiple capital projects.

The ideal candidate has 5-10 years of experience in project controls on large-scale construction programs, a strong grasp of earned value management, cost forecasting, and risk analysis, and is highly proficient in tools such as Proliance, Deltek Costpoint, and Microsoft Excel. Experience in educational or public-sector construction is highly preferred.

Duties and Responsibilities

Maintain and manage the accuracy and integrity of project budgets and financial forecasts, ensuring compliance with established cost management procedures and policies.

Collaborate with Project and Construction Managers in drafting white papers for project establishment, re-baselining, and securing funding for capital projects.

Participate in monthly Estimate at Completion (EAC) reviews, collaborating with the Project Management Office (PMO) to provide in-depth variance analysis and identify underlying causes.

Allocate and manage Estimates to Complete (ETCs) for projects, including but not limited to change order proposals, task order requests, online vendor portal requests, and PBAs to ensure continued alignment with financial objectives.

Participate in the change management and risk assessment meetings to analyze cost-related trends, risks, and exposures, contributing to proactive cost mitigation strategies.

Conduct detailed analysis of cost variances, performance data, and trends to identify potential impacts on budgets, recommending corrective actions where necessary, ensuring financial data aligns with project goals.

Perform monthly reconciliation of budget & costs to ensure month-end data reporting accuracy

Track and analyze trends in project costs and the effectiveness of mitigation plans, comparing these against actual performance and forecasts.

Review project budgets and expenditures across multiple funding sources to ensure alignment with overall financial goals and objectives.

Work with scheduling teams to assess the impact of cash flow and schedule performance on project costs, identifying variances, cost overruns or underruns, and potential forecasting issues.

Review and analyze financial reports, cost performance, and progress data to ensure accuracy, providing insights into potential financial risks on a regular and/or as needed basis.

Examine staffing plans to identify resource demand peaks and recommend cost-effective strategies to level resources and reduce unnecessary financial strain.

Assist in preparation and validation of contract amendment exhibits, task order requests, and change orders, PBAs for proper budget allocation, cost coding accuracy, and adherence to reporting and financial standards ensuring alignment with project budget and cost tracking procedures.

Ensure compliance with BuildLACCD policies and procedures regarding cost management for capital projects with multiple funding sources.

Generate detailed financial and budget reports for campus-specific budgeting, cost control, auditing, and asset tracking using systems like Proliance, Deltek Costpoint, and other standard office program & applications

Create and deliver tailored financial, budget, and schedule reports in response to directives from the College Project Director (CPD) and other stakeholders.

Serve as the primary contact for College financial information requests from CPLT and the PMO, providing timely and accurate budget and cost details.

Administer the processing of budget transfers, financial closeouts, contract requests, purchase requisitions, amendments, PBAs, change orders and other necessary documentation into the cost management systems.

Collaborate with the PMO to validate and collect project budget data, contributing to the development of accurate dashboard reports for stakeholders.

Manage and reconcile project control data, ensuring accuracy in program control databases and related financial reports.

Oversee the review and approval process for contractor and consultant payment applications, ensuring financial accuracy and compliance.

Assist in assembling contract requests, purchase requisitions, amendments, PBAs, and change orders, ensuring proper accounting treatment and alignment of supporting documents.

Assist in gathering physical completion data and perform necessary data entry to adjust project budgets and forecasts accordingly.

Take on additional duties or special projects as needed to support cost management initiatives and overall project success.

Minimum Required Qualifications

5 - 10 years experience professional experience in program and/or 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, Proliance, Data-Warehouse or other systems used by a large capital program, and any educational facility experience.

Benefits Package Overview

PTO: 120 hours per year for vacation and sick time

Holidays: 11 paid holidays

Insurance: 100% premium coverage (up to $400/month) for medical, vision, and dental

Professional Development: Up to $1,000 annually for license renewals and education

401(k): Employer match: 100% up to 3%, 50% on the next 2%, vested immediately

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Project Management and Information Technology

• Industries

  Business Consulting and Services

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