Project Controls Lead - Rail & Transit

Overview

Lead project controls for large rail/transit programs, managing cost, schedule, risk.

Key Responsibilities

• schedule management
• cost control
• earned value
• risk management
• dashboard reporting
• claims analysis

Tasks

Join a mission-driven team delivering the next generation of rail & transit infrastructure. Apply now and help shape the future of mobility. This is a full-time on-site role for a Project Controls Lead - Rail & Transit located in the Los Angeles Metropolitan Area. The Project Controls Lead will be responsible for overseeing project control activities, which include cost management, budgeting, and cost control. They will analyze project data and metrics to provide insights and recommendations, ensure project adherence to timelines and budgets, and collaborate with project managers and team members to achieve project goals. -Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and stakeholders to ensure transparency and accountability. -Develop and maintain integrated master schedules and cost control systems using industry-standard tools (Primavera P6, Deltek, etc.). -Lead project controls for complex rail and transit programs, ensuring alignment across cost, schedule, risk, and reporting. -Support claims analysis, change management, and earned value tracking. -Analyze performance trends, forecast outcomes, and support mitigation strategies. -Prepare dashboards, reports, and presentations for executive and client review.

Requirements

• primavera p6
• cost control
• project controls
• 8+ years
• bachelor's
• pmp

What You Bring

GEMS Inc. is seeking a strategic and detail-oriented Project Controls Lead to support major transit infrastructure programs across Southern California. If you excel at integrating cost, schedule, and performance data to drive project success, this is your opportunity to lead. -Based in Los Angeles, CA, with potential travel to project sites. -8+ years of experience in project controls for large-scale infrastructure or transit projects. -Strong understanding of alternative delivery methods (Design-Build, CM/GC, P3). -Project Control, Cost Control, and Cost Management skills -Expertise in Primavera P6, cost management tools, and project controls methodologies. -Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment -Experience in Budgeting and Analytical Skills -Strong organizational and time management skills -Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field. -Exceptional analytical, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills. -PE, PMP, ARM, PMI-SP preferred

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Benefits

-Salary range: $180,000–$200,000, commensurate with experience, education, and location. -Comprehensive benefits including health, retirement, and professional development support.

About Global Engineering Management Solutions, Inc.

-From highways to high-rises, they shepherd transportation, infrastructure, and building projects from blueprint to handover. -Their financial health is rooted in precision—delivering projects on time and within budget through sharp program and project controls. -Each assignment reflects an innovative twist: from dispute resolution to performance risk management, they handle the unexpected. -Their toolkit includes strategic business planning, quality assurance, and change management—tailored to public and private sectors. -A standout moment: their executive team has led high‑profile transportation programs, underscoring rare sector expertise. -Blending engineering and management, they’re known for forward‑thinking solutions that transform visions into infrastructure reality.

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