Project Controls Specialist III (Cost Analyst) - Los Angeles, CA
Cmts Llc
A U.S.‑based firm delivering expert project, program and construction management across public‑works sectors.
Manage project cost control, forecasting, and reporting for capital construction projects.
1 months ago ago
$133,000 - $138,000
Intermediate (4-7 years)
Full Time
Los Angeles, CA
Onsite
Company Size
150 Employees
Service Specialisms
Construction services
Project Management
Consulting
Engineering
Design
Technical Services
Turnkey
General Contractor
Sector Specialisms
Public Works
Transportation
Education Facilities
Commercial Developments
Industrial Developments
Residential Construction
Airport Facilities
Government Agencies
Role
Description
cost variance
budget reporting
risk management
data coding
financial closeout
project controls
Review staffing plans, identify any excessive peaks or potential cost impacts and make recommendations for peak leveling
Review and analysis of monthly cost reports and monthly progress report
Collect/review draft PBA's w/ PM's for monthly submission including cost verification of previous amendments
Conduct cost variance analysis of reported data to identify trends and mitigate potential budget impacts
Develop custom financial, budget and schedule reports as directed by the College Project Director (CPD)
Provide risk management input and alignment to reporting
Support development of weekly/monthly cost and status reports for project team
Verification of charge codes for purchase requisitions and change orders to ensure proper cost accounting
Ensure implementation of BuildLACCD policies, procedures and plans regarding cost management of capital projects with multiple funding sources
Provide cost coding and budget verification for contract change orders and amendments for impact on budget/timetable
Coordinate with Project Managers/Construction Manager to establish and maintain data coding structures, project controls tools, and quality data for budgets, contracts, change orders, trends and actual costs
Assist with preparation of reporting on budget and cost as directed by management.
Provide interface support and respond to all College and PMO requests for financial information
Review task order requests, change orders and amendments to ensure budget availability, accurate cost coding and reporting
Review and analysis of budget and expenditures against projects based upon various funding source
Assist the Project Managers with amendment exhibits to contracts
Perform necessary data entry for budget and forecast impacts
Participate in monthly EAC meetings with the Project Management Office (PMO) to validate and review current EAC’s, including providing justification of variances
Develop standard and ad hoc reports for internal and external stakeholders. Identify information requirements from users and utilize various reporting and data mining applications to support daily business operations and presentations
Assist and monitor effective cost control and budget management practices.
Oversee the review, approval, and payment processes of monthly payment applications (contractor and consultant) by liaising with the appropriate internal and external parties.
Participate in Risk Assessment workshops, providing input as needed to potential impacts
Assist with cost variance analysis
Develops reports that support campus specific budgeting, cost control, auditing, asset tracking, using various systems and data bases that may include, but not limited to; UII, Proliance, DELTEK Costpoint, and other systems used by the BuildLACCD Program Management Office
Allocate the ETCs when required (PBA, Change Orders, etc.)
Monitor and manage the ETCs for each project
Collaborate with schedulers to review cost and schedule performance to determine cost overruns/underruns, issues with project durations, or variances in spend analyzing plan versus expenditures over period of time
Monitor identified trends and mitigation plans over time against actual performance
Assist with gathering physical completion data
Work with the Project Managers on project budget issues (verifying budgets for additional Task Orders needed for IOR, LOR, additional services, etc.)
Run weekly budget reports for CPD review for potential budget cleanup
Participate in change management meetings to identify trends and risk exposure
Monitor the overall integrity of the project budget and forecast in accordance with approved standard operating procedures
Interact on a regular basis with various technical discipline leads to understand and communicate issues and conflicts that may impact the budget
Monitor upcoming contracts for PBA Amendment consideration
Requirements
advanced excel
proliance
data warehouse
earned value
5‑10 yrs
bs/ba
Ability to present data to management in an organized manner
Knowledge of theories, principles and practices of cost/schedule management, earned value management, change management, forecasting, and risk assessment
Ability to adapt to changing requirements and situations
Experience utilizing Microsoft Office, Advanced Excel Skills, Proliance, Data-Warehouse or other systems used by a large capital program, and any educational facility experience.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
5-10 years experience professional experience in program and/or project controls on a construction program.
Exceptional communication skills required
Ability to work as part of a team
Ability to perform in a business environment, maintaining professionalism in all communications and demeanor
BS/BA Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or 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
Benefits
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Training + Development
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Interview process
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Security clearance
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Company
Overview
$40 billion+
Annual Projects Value
Oversees over $40 billion in public-works projects annually.
12+
U.S. Offices
Maintains a strong national presence with multiple offices.
Navigating highways, bridges, transit lines and airports, it blends on‑site inspection, commissioning and value‑engineering into every contract.
From disaster zones to design reviews, CMTS’ project‑controls team maps budgets and schedules with surgical precision.
Leveraging certified veteran‑, minority‑, and disadvantaged‑owned credentials, it delivers federal‑grade aviation, infrastructure and municipal services.
Culture + Values
35+ Years
Experience in Infrastructure Projects
The company has a foundation built on over three decades of delivering infrastructure projects that positively impact lives and communities.
CMTS has an unrivaled reputation built on the quality, integrity, commitment, resourcefulness, and balance of its services and staff.
Management is dedicated to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, and general treatment during employment.
The company values its employees and strives to create a culture that allows them to learn, grow, and thrive.
It prioritizes work–life balance and employee well-being through health & wellness programs, flexible schedules, and tuition reimbursement.
Environment + Sustainability
No explicit net‑zero target, but adheres to EPA guidelines under its NAICS codes (assertion of environmental friendliness).
Monitors compliance with environmental requirements through coordination with Environmental Officers and agencies like ETAM.
Provides asbestos and lead abatement services, including thorough environmental assessments, sampling, monitoring, and compliance reporting.
Leverages decades of disaster‑response experience to support community recovery with FEMA‑compliant debris removal monitoring.
Inclusion & Diversity
5.0/5 Rating
Diversity & Inclusion
Glassdoor employee reviews awarded the company a perfect 5.0/5 score for its commitment to diversity and inclusion.
Committed to Equal Employment Opportunity with non‑discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, and more.
Certified as Disadvantaged, Minority‑ and Veteran‑Owned Business in multiple states.
Pledged diversity commitment, veteran‑hiring, pay equity, and social responsibility; earned Zweig Group's “Best Firms to Work For” in 2021 & 2022.
No publicly disclosed gender‑specific statistics available.