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Buro Happold · 9 hours ago

Project Controls Specialist

Los Angeles, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$90K/yr - $130K/yr

7+ years exp

Buro Happold is seeking a skilled Project Controls Specialist to join their Project Operations team. The Specialist will support Job Leaders and Project Directors with planning and financial management of projects while also identifying improvement projects and driving them to completion.

ConstructionSmart Building

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

You will perform project reviews and assist with project planning, forecasting and scheduling, estimates at completion, as well as quality, risk and change management activities

Monitor project financial performance and act as a liaison for project teams and project finance (accounting)

Provide support, training and coaching on project management best practices to Job Leaders (JLs) and Project Directors (PDs) to keep projects on track and escalate, as appropriate, when risks are perceived

Be a trusted partner to Discipline Leaders (DLs) providing insight into performance and strategic team management to support improving utilization and project profitability

Lead improvement initiatives within the Project Operations team as well as other disciplines

Be a mentor and/or manager to more junior members of the Project Operations team, coaching and developing their skills and providing quality control

Qualification

Project Controls experiencePMI certificationPMIS databasesFinancial data analysisConstruction ManagementProcess improvementInterpersonal skillsCommunication skillsAttention to detail

Required

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience in Construction Management, Electrical/Civil/Mechanical Engineering, Accounting/Finance, or Project Management

7+ years of Project Controls experience in a project or program environment

Self-disciplined, motivated, able to work with limited direct supervision, self-sufficient problem solver

Advanced interpersonal and communication skills to ensure high quality, positive interfaces with project teams and for explaining project management best practices to others

Expert user of PMIS databases and ERP systems, preferably Deltek Vantagepoint

Advanced experience using MS Excel and Power BI in financial data analysis to identify, prepare presentations and interpret trends or patterns in complex data sets to inform future project planning

Attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines

Dedication to continual process improvement

Preferred

PMI certification such as a PMP is desirable

Benefits

Generous benefits package

Annual discretionary bonus

Generous PTO (4 weeks) in addition to 10 paid holidays

401k with company match

Hybrid working & summer hours

Reimbursement for certain professional licenses and associated renewals and exam fees

Connection to global network of experts on the forefront of industry initiatives

Access to wide ranging learning and development opportunities

Be a part of supporting our diverse company culture through open engagement with our Young Employees Forum, Diversity and Inclusion Forum, Buro Happold Women's Network, and/or our Black at Buro Happold Employee Resource Groups