Senior Project Controls Specialist (Cost Analyst)
$128,000–$145,000 year
On-siteLos Angeles, California, United States
Job Summary
Oversee project budget integrity and financial forecasts by validating cost data, analyzing variances, and justifying changes during monthly EAC reviews. Conduct thorough cost variance analyses to identify performance drivers, monitor trends against actual expenditures, and proactively address potential budget impacts. Collaborate with schedulers and managers to evaluate cost and schedule performance, identify overruns, and optimize resource allocation through staffing plan reviews. Create comprehensive reports on budgeting, cost control, and asset tracking using e-Builder, Proliance, and DELTEK, while enforcing cost management policies for capital projects with diverse funding sources. Travel to offsite project locations as required.
Required Qualifications
- 7 - 10 years minimum recent professional experience in project controls, particularly on a capital construction program
- BS/BA Degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Project Management, Construction Management, and/or related degree
- Additional years of qualifying experience in excess of the minimum stated above may be substituted in lieu of formal education
- Strong analytical capabilities, with the ability to organize and interpret complex financial data
- Proficiency in financial modeling and advanced Excel functions
- Exceptional attention to detail, ensuring accuracy in data analysis and reporting
- Advanced problem-solving skills and a strategic approach to financial management
- Ability to communicate complex financial concepts clearly to non-financial stakeholders
- Proven track record of working independently and meeting tight deadlines
- Strong business acumen and understanding of organizational financial goals and objectives
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Proficiency in using Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, and the ability to perform tasks such as creating documents, analyzing data, preparing presentations, and managing emails efficiently
Desired Qualifications
- Advanced proficiency with program management software, including e-Builder, DELTEK, Proliance, and other related platforms, with demonstrated ability to leverage these tools for complex cost management, project tracking, and data reporting
- Expertise in business intelligence and analytics tools, specifically Power BI and/or Tableau, for the creation of comprehensive, real-time cost reports, dashboards, and visualizations that facilitate strategic decision-making
- Hands-on experience with Data Warehousing solutions, demonstrating the ability to integrate and manage large volumes of financial and project data for analytical purposes and reporting
- Strong understanding of cost control and budgeting principles within the context of large-scale projects, with a proven track record of utilizing specialized software to streamline cost analysis, forecasting, and variance reporting
- In-depth knowledge of project management methodologies and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and maintain accurate project cost baselines, financial projections, and cost forecasts
- Demonstrated ability to integrate multiple data sources from various project management and financial systems to create cohesive and accurate financial reports for stakeholders
- Ability to troubleshoot and resolve system integration issues across project management software and financial reporting tools, ensuring seamless data flow and accuracy in financial reporting
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