Project Controls Specialist - Cost Engineer

Monitor the overall integrity of the project budget and forecast in accordance with approved standard operating procedures

Provide quality assurance to College functional staff regarding all financial tracking and cost performance

Conduct cost variance analysis of reported data to identify trends and mitigate potential budget impacts

Review, analyze, and oversee monthly cost reports and monthly progress reports

Evaluate contract change orders and amendments for impact on budget/timetable

Review the financial section of the Proposed Board Actions for accuracy

Review invoices for compliance and proper coding in accordance with encumbrances

Review task order requests, change orders, and amendments to ensure budget availability, accurate cost coding, and reporting

Interact with various technical discipline leads to understand and communicate issues and conflicts that may impact the budget

Ensure implementation of District's policies, procedures, and plans regarding cost management of capital projects with multiple funding sources

Provide interface support and respond to all College requests for all financial information

Serve as the central receiving point for all financial matters for assigned College(s)

Travel to offsite project locations as required

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.

Requirements

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• 3-5 years professional experience in program and/or project controls on a construction program.
• BS/BA Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or a related degree. Additional qualifying experience in excess of 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.

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

Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401(k).

Qualification

Bachelor's Degree