Project Controls Specialist - Cost Engineer

Responsibilities

• 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 financial information.
• Serve as the central receiving point for all financial matters for assigned College(s).
• Travel to offsite project locations as required.
• Present data to management in an organized manner.
• Demonstrate exceptional communication skills.
• Adapt to changing requirements and situations.
• Work effectively in a fast‑paced environment.
• Collaborate as part of a team.
• Maintain professionalism in all communications and demeanor in a business environment.

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 field.
• Additional qualifying experience may substitute for the required education on a year‑for‑year basis.
• Experience working through the entire project life cycle.
• Knowledge of cost/schedule management, earned value management, change management, forecasting, and risk assessment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Microsoft Office, advanced Excel skills, Proliance, Data‑Warehouse, or other systems used by large capital programs, and any educational facility experience.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k)