Project Controls Specialist III (Cost Analyst)

The Tsui Group is seeking a candidate who is qualified and experienced in educational facility construction projects to serve as a Project Controls Specialist III (Cost Analyst) for a large educational client within Los Angeles County with the below duties:

• 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 BuildLACCD policies, procedures and plans regarding cost management of capital projects with multiple funding sources.
• Provide interface support and respond to all College requests for all financial information.
• Serve as central receiving point for all financial matters for assigned College(s).
• Travel to offsite project locations as required.
• Ability to present data to management in an organized manner.
• Exceptional communication skills required.
• Ability to adapt to changing requirements and situations.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Ability to perform in a business environment, maintaining professionalism in all communications and demeanor.
• Other job related duties or projects as assigned.

Requirements:
Minimum Required Qualifications:

• 5 - 10 years professional experience in program and/or project controls on a construction program.
• BS/BA Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business or closely 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.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience utilizing Microsoft Office, Advanced Excel Skills, Proliance, E-Builder Data-Warehouse or other systems used by a large capital program, and any educational facility experience.

Benefits:
• Salary Range: $109,000-$114,000
• Medical, Vision, & Dental – 100% covered for the employee*
• Life and Disability Insurance
• 10.5 days of Vacation pay (Accrued)
• 6 days of Sick pay (Available Immediately)
• 10 days of Holiday pay (9 Holidays, 1 Personal Day)
• 3% Employer Contribution 401k (After 1 year of service)
• Monthly Stipend for Cell Phone
• Laptop for work purposes