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Project Controls Specialist - Cost Analyst
Project Controls Specialist - Cost AnalystPM2CM • Los Angeles, CA, US
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Project Controls Specialist - Cost Analyst

Project Controls Specialist - Cost Analyst

PM2CM • Los Angeles, CA, US
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Key responsibilities

Forecasting & Budget Management

  • Own and update Estimates to Complete (ETC) across projects (change orders, task orders, PBAs, vendor portal entries) to keep forecasts aligned with financial objectives.
  • Perform monthly budget-to-cost reconciliations and month-end close support to ensure reporting accuracy.

Change Management & Risk

  • Participate in change-management and risk-assessment meetings; analyze cost trends and exposures and recommend mitigation strategies.
  • Prepare and validate contract amendment exhibits, change orders, PBAs, and task-order requests for proper budget allocation and coding.

    • Analysis & Reporting

  • Analyze cost variances, performance data, and trends; produce actionable recommendations to address overruns or forecast risks.
  • Create tailored financial, budget, and schedule reports for the College Project Director (CPD), CPLT, and PMO using Proliance, Deltek Costpoint, or similar systems.

    • Controls & Process

  • Maintain project control databases, reconcile program control data, and ensure accuracy of contractor / consultant payment applications.
  • Administer budget transfers, purchase requisitions, closeouts, and input documentation into cost-management systems.

    • Collaboration

  • Work with scheduling teams to assess cash-flow impacts and with staffing / planning to recommend resource-leveling strategies.
  • Serve as primary contact for college financial requests; support dashboard development and stakeholder briefings.

    • Other

  • Assist with special projects and take on extra duties as needed to advance cost-management goals.

    • Requirements

    Minimum qualifications

  • 5–10 years’ professional experience in project / program controls on construction programs (cost control emphasis).
  • BS / BA in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or equivalent (year-for-year experience may substitute).
  • Working knowledge of cost & schedule control principles (EVM, forecasting, change management, risk assessment).
  • Strong Excel skills; experience with Proliance, Deltek Costpoint or similar ERP / cost systems preferred.
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and teamwork skills; able to operate in a fast-paced environment.

    • Preferred

  • Experience with capital programs for educational / municipal clients and multi-funding-source projects.
  • Advanced Excel, data-warehouse or reporting tool experience.
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