Project Controls Specialist Job at Cumming Group

Cumming Group Los Angeles, CA 90014

Overview:
We are currently looking for a Project Controls Specialist to be located in the Los Angeles, CA area. The position will have a cost analysis focus and will have you working within our Education project construction sector, specifically with higher education K-14. You will be teaming with project, program, and client leadership to provide premier educational facilities for our nation’s youth and adults seeking to better themselves through learning.

At Cumming, you will work on some of the world's most exciting projects in a dynamic environment where your success is measured by the impact you make. We are one of the fastest-growing project and cost management consultancies in the United States, as reflected in our top 20 ranking in ENR. With over 50 offices globally, an extremely diverse project portfolio, and double-digit year-over-year revenue growth, the opportunities to make your mark are limitless!
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, analysis and oversight of monthly cost reports and monthly progress reports.
  • Evaluate contract change orders and amendments for impact on budget/timetable.
  • Review 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 policies, procedures and plans regarding cost management of capital projects with multiple funding sources.
  • Provide interface support and respond to all requests for all financial information.
  • Serve as central receiving point for all financial matters for assigned projects.
  • Travel to offsite project locations as required.
Qualifications:
  • BS/BA Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business or related degree. Additional qualifying experience in excess to the minimum stated above may be substituted for the required education on a year for year basis.
  • Minimum of 5-10 years' of recent professional experience in program and/or project controls on a construction program.
  • Experience working through the entire project life cycle.
  • Knowledge of theories, principles and practices of cost/schedule management, earned value management, change management, forecasting, and risk assessment.
  • Exceptional communication skills required.
  • Ability to present data to management in an organized manner.
  • Ability to adapt to changing requirements and situations.
  • Ability to work in a fast paced environment.
  • Experience utilizing Microsoft Office, Advanced Excel Skills, Proliance, Data-Warehouse or other systems used by a large capital program, and any educational facility experience is preferred.
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