Project Controls Specialist

About Us

Triangle DeCon Services Inc. is a boutique full service real estate advisory firm with a focus on project development and construction management for our valued private developers and public organizations in Southern California. We are a young energetic ethical professional knowledgeable customer-centric and multilingual team looking to deliver the most value to our clients and build/promote trust with them. Our team consists of licensed Professional Engineers (PE) certified Project Management Professionals (PMP) certified professional with Design Build Institute of America (DBIA) licensed General Building Contractor and other industry designations. We can provide entitlement development design procurement construction management project management expert witness and litigation support services on a variety of building types. Our experienced team have provided these services to successfully deliver various facilities for public school districts college districts universities commercial developers hospitality owners multinational CM/PM consultants and other valued clients.

Job Summary

Are you looking to apply your skills and utilize your experience to make a difference in our community Are you motivated to collaborate with a diverse team of professionals to deliver new projects for our clients Triangle is waiting for you to join our team!

This is a full-time position with Los Angeles Community College District. The ideal candidate for the Project Controls Specialist role is a detail-oriented and analytical professional with extensive experience supporting project controls on large-scale capital construction programs. They bring strong expertise in budgeting forecasting cost variance analysis and change management and collaborate closely with project managers schedulers and construction teams to ensure accurate cost and schedule performance. This candidate is proficient in advanced Excel and financial modeling comfortable working in fast-paced environments and able to clearly communicate complex financial information to diverse stakeholders. Experience with project management and reporting systems such as e-Builder DELTEK Proliance and business intelligence tools is preferred along with a strong understanding of cost control principles and financial integrity across the project lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the integrity and accuracy of project budgets and forecasts in compliance with approved standard operating procedures.
• Actively participate in monthly EAC (Estimate at Completion) meetings ensuring accurate validation reviewing current EACs and providing justification for any variances.
• Contribute to change management discussions by identifying emerging trends risks and exposure factors.
• Engage in Risk Assessment workshops offering insights on potential financial impacts and identifying mitigation strategies.
• Conduct thorough cost variance analyses to identify trends and proactively address any potential budget impacts.
• Continuously monitor trends and associated mitigation plans comparing projected versus actual performance over time.
• Review project budgets and expenditures ensuring alignment with diverse funding sources and financial goals.
• Collaborate closely with schedulers to evaluate cost and schedule performance identifying cost
  overruns delays and variances in planned versus actual expenditures.
• Review and analyze monthly cost reports and progress reports to ensure alignment with project
  financial objectives.
• Analyze staffing plans to identify potential cost impacts such as excessive peaks and provide
  recommendations for optimizing resource allocation.
• Validate cost coding and budget allocations for contract change orders and amendments assessing
  potential impacts on project timelines and financials.
• Ensure that contracts purchase orders task order change orders and amendments are accurately
  budgeted and reported with proper cost coding and financial oversight.
• Enforce cost management policies and procedures for capital projects especially those with
  multiple funding sources.
• Allocate Estimate to Complete (ETC) amounts as required for PBA (Project Budget Adjustments)
  change orders and other financial adjustments.
• Manage and monitor ETCs for each project to ensure timely and accurate tracking of financial
  changes.
• Create comprehensive reports related to budgeting cost control auditing and asset tracking
  utilizing systems like e-Builder Proliance DELTEK and other relevant platforms used by the
  Program Management Office.
• Work closely with Project Managers and Construction Managers to maintain data coding structures
  project control tools and high-quality data for budgets contracts change orders trends and
  actual costs.
• Conduct budget and financial reconciliations ensuring alignment between project forecasts
  expenditures and actual costs. Address discrepancies and implement corrective actions as
  necessary.
• Support management with the preparation of regular budget and cost reports ensuring clarity and
  accuracy.
• Assist with preparing regular and ad hoc reports on project budgets financial status and
  forecasting for senior leadership.
• Provide support for weekly/monthly cost and status reports keeping project teams informed of
  financial performance.
• Perform necessary data entry tasks related to budget and forecast updates.
• Develop and maintain change management logs in accordance with established processes and
  procedures.
• Travel to offsite project locations as required.
• Undertake additional duties and special projects assigned.

Minimum Required Experience

• 7 - 10 years minimum recent professional experience in project controls particularly on a capital construction program.
• 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 is expected.

Preferred 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.

Education

• BS/BA Degree in Business Administration Engineering Project Management Construction Management and/or related degree.
• Additional years of qualifying experience in excess to the minimum stated above may be substituted in lieu of formal education.

Benefits Package Overview:

• Vacation Time: 80 Hours
• Sick Time: 40 Hours
• Holidays: 8 paid holidays
• Insurance: 100% premium coverage (up to $500/month) for medical vision and dental
• Professional Development: Up to $1000 annually for license renewals and education
• 401(k): Employer match: 100% up to 4% vested immediately
• Participation in industry events