Project Controls Specialist III

Description

• Collaborate with cross-program teams to gather and analyze data, identifying areas for cost optimization and improvement.
• Provide guidance in defining operating expenses, capital reporting requirements, contingencies, and risk-monitoring processes.
• Lead and conduct robust quality program over data integrity of PMIS inputs.
• Serve as project team lead in providing month-end financial close reports and variance analysis, providing key stakeholders with valuable insights into contract performance.
• Ensure cost management systems are updated/maintained and accurate.
• Contribute subject matter expertise in the development and management of key metrics and KPI’s.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and policies as well as any applicable regulatory guidelines.
• Support the project managers and project teams as needed in monitoring and interpreting KPIs and related actions for effective management of scope of work, budget, timeline, change orders and risk, to ensure successful completion of the project.
• Lead and conduct comprehensive cost analysis and reporting to ensure efficient contract financial management.
• Maintain, analyze and interpret financial projections and progress data to support programmatic decision-making and forecasting; provide feedback for actionable opportunities.
• Provide senior-level technical expertise to client on project aspects within the cost engineering discipline, including change management.
• Identify risks and opportunities, proactively recommending cost-saving strategies and process improvements.
• Mentor and coach other members of the controls team on various aspects of financial reporting, variance analysis, budgeting and forecasting, as well as analysis of third-party contractor data.

Requirements

• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
• Expert level competency in all Microsoft Excel and proficient use of other MS Office products, P6, Unifier, and other commercially available project control software; Working knowledge of SAP or other major ERP.
• Strong experience with multiple delivery methods including progressive design-build.
• Demonstrated experience of collaboration in a diverse and inclusive team, working together toward technical excellence.
• Progressive project controls experience in PM/CM services for aviation, civil, and/or vertical structures projects.
• Must have strong interpersonal skills and be able to work with all levels of management and professionals with diverse backgrounds.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Finance or closely related field.
• Expert analytical skills and high degree of organization and business acumen.
• Minimum of 7+ years of related cost engineering experience in the PM/CM setting.
• Strong commitment to innovation by creating new and better ways to solve clients’ toughest challenges.
• Deep awareness and understanding of estimating best practices.
• Must be able to grasp and demonstrate a full understanding of data and business intelligence through report design and analysis.
• Understand the programmatic operating processes, cost flows and financial tracking systems.
• Experience with early programming, establishing the cost model, and providing updated forecast at completion through the life-cycle of the project from conception to completion.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance