Project Controls Specialist

Langan provides expert land development engineering and environmental consulting services for major developers, renewable energy producers, energy companies, corporations, healthcare systems, colleges/universities, and large infrastructure programs throughout the U.S. and around the world. Our employees collaborate seamlessly among 50+ offices and gain valuable hands-on experience that fosters career growth. Langan culture is entrepreneurial—from advancing innovative technical solutions, to participating in robust training and knowledge sharing, to making progressive change within the communities we live and work.

About the role

Langan is seeking a Project Controls Specialist to join its collaborative Operations team in Parsippany, NJ. This individual will serve a key function in providing project delivery support to ensure successful project financial management. In this role, you will partner closely with our project management team to maintain the financials throughout the project’s lifecycle from inception to close out.

Responsibilities

• Conduct weekly and/or monthly financial analyses on assigned projects with specific focus on financial metrics such as customer billings, financial performance, budgets, and forecasting.
• Utilize financial tools to identify potential financial risk and/or mitigate existing financial risk throughout a project’s lifecycle.
• Assist with ad hoc project financial reporting.
• Collaborate with Project Managers on different courses of action that would positively impact a project’s operations and profitability, while ensuring compliance with Langan’s policies and procedures.
• Participate in project kick-off calls and project review meetings with Management.
• Establish baseline budgets and process any amendments (or change orders) to the base contract. Assess project revenue goals and advise on financial strategy upon contract review.
• Review and maintain executed contracts, proposals, purchase orders, and change orders.
• Track and monitor accounts receivable and accounts payable on assigned projects, and follow-up where needed.
• Develop relationships with clients, vendors, and subconsultants to research and resolve any invoice-related issues.
• Perform other accounting and operational duties as requested.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or business-related field; equivalent experience considered.
• 1-3 years minimum of related work experience, preferably within the A/E/C industry or professional services firm.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy; strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills; ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Understanding of general accounting procedures.
• Experience working on various types of contracts (e.g., firm fixed price, and time and materials) is a plus.
• Knowledge of SAP S/4HANA and SAP Analytics Cloud software is a plus.
• Superior interpersonal skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Sound judgment capability and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with others.

Benefits

• Full-time employment with company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance, and paid pregnancy disability leave.
• 401(k)/Roth with company match.
• Paid time off including parental and military leave.
• Employee referral and professional license bonuses.
• Educational reimbursement.
• Employee resource groups.
• Flexible work schedules.
• Extensive training and wellness programs.
• Buddy and mentoring programs.

Pay

Pay range: $70,000—$100,000 USD. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as related work experience, location, market conditions, education/training, certifications, and applicable knowledge and skills. Certain roles may be eligible for overtime and participation in the firm's annual bonus and performance review program. Bonuses are discretionary and based on individual job performance and the profitability of the firm.

Schedule

• Up to 20 days of paid vacation time.
• 10 days of paid sick time.
• 10 paid holidays throughout the year.

Eligibility and actual paid time off may vary based on local law and factors such as hours worked, related work experience, and level.