Senior Project Controls Specialist - Budget & Forecasting

SummitHR; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

SummitHR is seeking a seasoned Project Controls professional in Los Angeles to maintain budgets and forecasts for construction programs. You will collaborate across PM and Construction teams to establish baselines, secure funding, and perform variance analysis in monthly reviews.

The role emphasizes risk assessment, cost control, and proactive mitigation across multiple funding sources. The ideal candidate brings 5–10 years of program controls experience, a degree in engineering/construction

Qualifications

• 5–10 years' experience in program and/or project controls on a construction program
• BS/BA Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business or related field; additional four years may substitute for education
• Experience across the full project lifecycle
• Knowledge of cost/schedule management, earned value management, change management, forecasting, and risk assessment
• Ability to present data to management clearly and professionally
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to adapt to changing requirements and fast-paced environment
• Team-oriented and professional business demeanor

Responsibilities

• Maintain and manage the accuracy and integrity of project budgets and financial forecasts
• Collaborate with Project and Construction Managers on white papers for project establishment, re-baselining, and funding
• Participate in monthly Estimate at Completion reviews with variance analysis
• Allocate and manage Estimates to Complete for projects and related requests
• Participate in change management and risk assessment meetings on cost trends and mitigations
• Analyze cost variances, performance data, and trends to identify financial impacts and corrective actions
• Perform monthly reconciliation of budget and costs for month-end reporting
• Track and analyze trends in project costs and mitigation effectiveness against forecasts
• Review budgets and expenditures across multiple funding sources for alignment with goals
• Coordinate with scheduling teams on cash flow and schedule impact on costs
• Review financial reports and progress data to identify risks
• Examine staffing plans to optimize resource use and reduce financial strain
• Assist in preparation and validation of contract amendments, task orders, change orders for proper budgeting and coding
• Ensure compliance with cost management policies for multi-funding projects
• Generate detailed financial and budget reports for budgeting, control, auditing, and asset tracking using Proliance, Deltek, Costpoint
• Deliver tailored financial, budget, and schedule reports to Project Director and stakeholders
• Serve as primary contact for financial information requests from Project Leadership and PMO
• Process budget transfers, closeouts, contract requests, purchase requisitions, amendments, PBAs, and change orders into cost systems
• Collaborate to validate and collect budget data for dashboard reports
• Manage and reconcile project control data and reports
• Oversee contractor and consultant payment approvals for accuracy and compliance
• Assist in assembling contract requests, requisitions, amendments, PBAs, and change orders with proper accounting treatment
• Gather physical completion data and adjust budgets and forecasts accordingly
• Take on additional duties or special projects to support cost management initiatives

Skills

Cost management

Schedule management

Earned value

Forecasting

Change management

Risk assessment

Communication

Teamwork

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Office

Advanced Excel

Proliance

Data Warehouse

Job description

SummitHR is seeking a seasoned Project Controls professional in Los Angeles to maintain budgets and forecasts for construction programs. You will collaborate across PM and Construction teams to establish baselines, secure funding, and perform variance analysis in monthly reviews.

The role emphasizes risk assessment, cost control, and proactive mitigation across multiple funding sources. The ideal candidate brings 5–10 years of program controls experience, a degree in engineering/construction