Project Controls Specialist - Cost Analyst
$90k - $95k
Mid, Senior
Bachelor's
Monterey Park, CA, USA
In PersonTravel to offsite project locations as required.
Project & Program ManagementProject Management
About the job
Requirements
- Three to five years of professional experience in program and/or project controls on a construction program.
- A Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or a related degree; additional qualifying experience beyond the stated minimum may substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
- Experience working through the entire project life cycle.
- Knowledge of the theories, principles, and practices of cost and schedule management, earned value management, change management, forecasting, and risk assessment.
- Ability to present data to management in an organized manner.
- Ability to communicate exceptionally.
- Ability to adapt to changing requirements and situations.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and as part of a team.
- Ability to perform professionally in a business environment, including in all communications and demeanor.
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 financial tracking and cost performance.
- Conduct cost variance analysis of reported data to identify trends and mitigate potential budget impacts.
- Review and oversee monthly cost reports and monthly progress reports.
- Evaluate contract change orders and amendments for their impact on budget and timetable.
- Review the financial section of 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 technical discipline leads to understand and communicate issues and conflicts that may impact the budget.
- Ensure implementation of District policies, procedures, and plans regarding cost management of capital projects with multiple funding sources.
- Provide interface support and respond to College requests for financial information.
- Serve as the central receiving point for all financial matters for assigned College(s).
- Travel to offsite project locations as required.
Desired Qualifications
- Experience utilizing Microsoft Office, including advanced Excel skills.
- Experience with Proliance, data warehouses, or other systems used by a large capital program.
- Educational facility experience.
About the company
PM2CM manages projects and construction programs for organizations planning and delivering buildings and infrastructure. Its professional services cover scheduling, estimating, cost controls, document controls and claims avoidance, helping clients organize work during design and construction. The company works with project owners and delivery teams to track budgets and progress, coordinate decisions and manage changes as projects develop. Its assignments include electrical infrastructure and school construction, where its specialists work alongside client managers, engineers and construction teams on defined delivery needs. Founded in 2014, PM2CM is headquartered in Torrance, California.
Company Size
11-50
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Torrance, CA
Founded
2014
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What believers are saying
- Health insurance is employer-paid in one role: PM2CM's senior scheduler posting offers fully paid health coverage.
- Retirement contributions include a stated match: PM2CM's project cost estimator opening advertises a 3% 401(k) match.
- One field-assessment role includes paid year-end closure: PM2CM advertises time off during the year's final week.
What critics are saying
- Senior scheduling has a high experience bar: PM2CM requires seven-plus years of verifiable experience and Primavera P6 proficiency.
- Remote recruiting still has a local boundary: PM2CM requires its talent specialist to live within commuting distance of Torrance.
- Hybrid construction work includes fixed attendance: PM2CM's Pomona manager posting specifies Tuesdays and Wednesdays in the office or field.
What makes PM2CM unique
- Progress measurement extends beyond schedules: PM2CM includes earned-value management alongside risk analysis and change management in its controls expertise.
- Estimates are checked independently: PM2CM's school-project estimator compares its own cost estimates with contractor proposals to identify differences.
- Field surveys use digital records: PM2CM's facilities supervisor collects condition and remaining-life data through tablets and other digital platforms.
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