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Job Title: Project Controls SpecialistJob Description

The Project Controls Specialist is responsible for maintaining and managing the accuracy and integrity of project budgets and financial forecasts, ensuring compliance with established cost management procedures and policies. This role collaborates with Project and Construction Managers in drafting white papers for project establishment, re-baselining, and securing funding for capital projects. Furthermore, the specialist actively participates in monthly Estimate at Completion (EAC) reviews, providing variance analysis and identifying underlying causes. The role includes managing Estimates to Complete (ETCs) for projects, encompassing change order proposals, task order requests, vendor portal requests, and PBAs to ensure alignment with financial objectives.

Responsibilities

+ Participate in change management and risk assessment meetings to analyze cost-related trends, risks, and exposures.

+ Conduct detailed analysis of cost variances, performance data, and trends to identify potential impacts on budgets.

+ Perform monthly reconciliation of budget and costs to ensure month-end data reporting accuracy.

+ Track and analyze trends in project costs and the effectiveness of mitigation plans.

+ Review project budgets and expenditures to ensure alignment with financial goals and objectives.

+ Assess the impact of cash flow and schedule performance on project costs.

+ Review and analyze financial reports, cost performance, and progress data.

+ Examine staffing plans to identify resource demand peaks and recommend cost-effective strategies.

+ Assist in preparation and validation of contract amendment exhibits, task order requests, and change orders.

+ Ensure compliance with cost management policies and procedures for capital projects.

+ Generate detailed financial and budget reports using systems like Proliance and Deltek Costpoint.

+ Create and deliver tailored financial, budget, and schedule reports for stakeholders.

+ Serve as the primary contact for financial information requests, providing timely budget and cost details.

+ Administer the processing of budget transfers, financial closeouts, contract requests, and purchase requisitions.

+ Collaborate with PMO to validate and collect project budget data.

+ Manage and reconcile project control data, ensuring accuracy in program control databases.

+ Oversee review and approval process for contractor and consultant payment applications.

+ Assist in assembling contract requests, purchase requisitions, and amendments.

+ Gather physical completion data and adjust project budgets and forecasts accordingly.

+ Take on additional duties or special projects to support cost management initiatives.

Essential Skills

+ 5 - 10 years of professional experience in program and/or project controls on a construction program.

+ BS/BA Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business or related field.

+ Experience working through the entire project life cycle.

+ Knowledge of cost/schedule management, earned value management, change management, forecasting, and risk assessment.

+ Exceptional communication skills.

+ Ability to present data to management in an organized manner.

+ Ability to adapt to changing requirements and situations.

+ Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

+ Ability to work as part of a team.

+ Professionalism in all communications and demeanor.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Document control expertise.

+ Experience in inventory management.

+ Background in construction and project control.

+ Quality assurance knowledge.

Work Environment

The work environment is dynamic and fast-paced, requiring adaptability to changing requirements and situations. The role involves collaboration with various teams using technologies like Proliance and Deltek Costpoint for detailed financial and budget reporting. Professionalism and effective communication are essential in all interactions.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $85000.00 - $95000.00/yr.

comprehensive benefits package to its construction employees, including health, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) with company contributions, and paid time off. The package also includes life insurance and short-term disability, with additional voluntary benefits like long-term disability and voluntary life insurance.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Los Angeles,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 26, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.