Sustainability Project Lead: Cost & Budget

Element Consulting Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Element Consulting Inc. in El Segundo, CA, seeks a Project Coordinator IV – Sustainability to support the BuildLACCD Sustainability Strike Team through planning, scoping, design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and closeout of energy-related capital projects across the LACCD.

You will coordinate budgets, funding verification, cost forecasting, and financial reporting, working with District personnel, CPTs, PMO, and stakeholders to ensure timely procurement, accurate reporting, and

Qualifications

• Minimum of five (5) years of recent professional experience in engineering, project management, sustainability, project controls, cost management, and related fields.
• BS/BA in Engineering, Construction Management, Sustainability, or related field; four additional years of qualifying experience may substitute for the education requirement.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel: complex formulas, pivot tables, data analysis, budgeting, reporting.
• Proficiency with enterprise PMIS (Proliance, Trimble Unity) or equivalent.
• Strong writing, analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, coordinate with diverse stakeholders, and manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day project coordination, cost management, and financial controls support to Strike Team and PMO staff.
• Prepare, organize, and maintain project documents, records, and reports.
• Coordinate with District personnel and CPTs to verify budgets, funding, and cost estimates.
• Develop and maintain cost forecasts and ETCs; track CORs and funding availability.
• Monitor project budgets, expenditures, contract balances, and encumbrances to identify potential risks.
• Collaborate with PMO to validate budget data and support dashboards and financial reports.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Office suite

Strong writing

Analytical skills

PMIS experience

Education

BS/BA in Engineering, Construction Management, Sustainability

Additional experience may substitute for education

Tools

PMIS (Proliance/Trimble Unity)

Job description

Element Consulting Inc. in El Segundo, CA, seeks a Project Coordinator IV – Sustainability to support the BuildLACCD Sustainability Strike Team through planning, scoping, design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and closeout of energy-related capital projects across the LACCD.

You will coordinate budgets, funding verification, cost forecasting, and financial reporting, working with District personnel, CPTs, PMO, and stakeholders to ensure timely procurement, accurate reporting, and