Cost Control Specialist

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POSITION SUMMARY

PMA Consultants is seeking dedicated individuals for the role of Cost Control / Analyst to work on Public Works projects. The objective of this position is to provide critical project management support services for public works and capital projects. By effectively managing project costs, monitoring expenditures, and maintaining financial transparency, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring project success and fiscal responsibility.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in the field of construction project management.
• Proficiency in both oral and written communication with a strong ability to convey information effectively.
• Demonstrated a positive attitude and excellent customer service.
• Attention to detail, coupled with effective organizational and coordination skills.
• Ability to adapt and remain flexible in response to evolving procedures and to work effectively under pressure to meet critical deadlines.
• Proactive approach in seeking solutions, even in situations with minimal, vague, or conflicting guidelines.
• Experience collaborating effectively within a team environment.
• Proficiency in utilizing Microsoft Office software, including Teams, SharePoint, Power BI, Project, Word, Excel, Outlook, OneNote, and PowerPoint.
• Familiarity with web-based projects and budget management control systems.
• Previous experience working on capital and public works projects. Experience managing capital project budgets and fiscal processes within public agencies.
• Knowledge of fund encumbrance and cost accounting, including the use of task and object codes.
• Proficiency in drafting and editing status reports, meeting minutes, memos, and letters.
• Ability to contribute to the implementation of new budget management systems.
• Experience assisting project teams in keeping management informed about project progress.
• Familiarity with Expedition/CM13.
  The salary range for this position is $83,200 - $93,600.
  A hired employee will be placed within this salary range based on a variety of legitimate business reasons, including but not limited to the individual’s scope of relevant experience and geographic location.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Physical: Standing or sitting for long periods; must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times and spend extended hours in front of a computer screen.
Cognitive: Problem-solving, written, and verbal communication skills; computer and software skills; and ability to read and interpret text online or in printed form.

• Predicting and closely monitoring project expenditures to promptly identify and communicate developing problem areas.
• Maintaining and updating financial data within project budget management systems and project information websites.
• Coordinating the setup of project numbers in the client financial system and preparing Department Service Orders (DSOs).
• Executing transactions within the automated comprehensive encumbrance system (ACES) for both capital and public works projects.
• Generating change orders and notices/authorizations to proceed with requests for quotations and other correspondence related to project costs.
• Effectively maintaining the project document system in alignment with evolving county procedures.