A Project Controls Cost Control Specialist provides cost management services including
budgeting, bid management, cost forecasting and reporting, budget management and control,
change management, contract administration, close out administration, procurement
management, earned value management and value engineering.
Primary Functions / Duties:
 Responsible for project budget, invoicing, change control and cost forecasting for the
entire engineering, procurement, construction, and qualification (EPC) life cycle.
 Work in a highly collaborative and dynamic project environment. Collaborate with
estimating, procurement and project management on project scope coordination, work
package definition, contract development and bid analysis.
 Develop & evaluate project control budgets with input from partners including clients,
estimating, vendors and contractors.
 Work with project team to validate contractor SOVs and certify progress, invoicing &
payment. Follow-on with accounting to ensure alignment of project forecast with current
funding and billings to client. Insure appropriate back-up documentation for all phases.
 Actively manage change control process. Monitor cost trends & changes with follow-on
validation & agreement of pricing. Process CO’s for approval and incorporation into
contracts.
 Produce detailed cost reports, including budgets, changes, commitments (POs),
spending, anticipated costs and forecast. Accountable for cost system data integrity as
well as accuracy of overall project forecast.
 Ability to produce effective visualization, graphics & outputs for team communication.
 Collaborate with partners & scheduling on alignment of cost & schedule data.
 Collaborate with team to support constructability and value engineering.
 Develop and continually update projections on cash flows, staffing plans & contingency
usage.
 Provide financial and cost analysis as well as earned value and cost performance
reporting.
 At project completion, develop and record the project’s historical cost information and
“lessons learned” for future use.
 Collaborate with all groups to improve company processes, systems, and intellectual
infrastructure to promote organizational learning and continuous improvement.
 Demonstrated knowledge of engineering, procurement, construction and qualification
(EPC) processes is required.
 Understanding of engineering, construction methodologies and technical documentation.
 Demonstrated expertise in Project Controls & Cost Engineering concepts; project
initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, controlling & closeout as well as
billing/invoicing, estimating, forecasting, and variance reporting.
 Excellent collaboration, communication and organizational skills are required with the
ability to prioritize and manage large amounts of information to effectively meet
deadlines.
Minimum Qualifications / Experience:
 Minimum of 5 years’ experience managing transportation infrastructure projects of
similar size and complexity
 Government or public agency experience is highly desirable
 Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and all Microsoft applications is a must
 Strong analytical and computer skills with demonstrated proficiency in integrated
construction management/cost reporting platforms.
 Experience with data management tools (MS Excel, MS Access, etc.) is required.
 Knowledge of ERP systems is desirable
 Possess skills in organization, technical areas, and team-building to manage and
coordinate multidisciplinary teams.
Education/Training:
 Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field is desirable.
 Preferred Designation (if any): CCM, CCP, PSP, EVP, PMP, etc.
Job Type: Full-time
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Pay: $156,000 – $186,000 per year plus benefits
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $156,000.00 - $186,000.00 per year

Application Question(s):

• What is your expected salary?

Ability to Commute:

• Los Angeles, CA 90041 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Los Angeles, CA 90041: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In perso

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