Arup · 5 hours ago
Project Controls Specialist
Houston, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
$60K/yr - $90K/yr
2+ years expArup is a global firm that has been shaping a better world for over 75 years. They are seeking a Project Controls Specialist to assist in project-specific cost control processes, budget estimation, and financial performance analysis within a multidisciplinary team of engineers.
ConsultingProfessional ServicesProject ManagementService Industry
Responsibilities
Assist the Project Control Manager and Project Manager in the implementation of project-specific cost control processes to ensure project profitability and other commercial goals are met
Assist in budget estimation, forecast and resource planning, contract review and assessment
Use the financial system to review, monitor, and analyze financial performance, project costs, and other performance parameters
Track actuals against budgets, conduct variance analyses, carry out reporting of project financials and respond to queries from project teams
Assist in preparing and updating project schedules
Lead the updating of project forecasts and collaborate closely with Project Managers, Directors, and Finance on a regular basis to ensure current and accurate reporting of project performance
Assist in monitoring and handling scope changes; maintaining change and risk registers, issuing fee proposals; manage contract change orders
Coordinate and/or support monthly payment request process inclusive of invoicing, contract compliance, and monitoring accounts receivable
Sub-consultant management including preparation of sub-consultant agreements, tracking costs, and reviewing invoices and payments
Collaborate with the design team to track and compile engineering progress information to assist EV analysis
Qualification
Required
Associate's degree in an engineering, construction management or financial discipline
Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience; prior experience in Architecture/ Engineering/ Construction industries preferred
Knowledge of project management and experience in contractual matters
Must have experience in the areas of budgeting, financial reporting, cost tracking
Ability to prioritize and manage workload effectively
Strong interpersonal and communication skills crucial for team-based working
Demonstrates exceptional attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and completeness of work product
Preferred
Advanced knowledge of Excel, data manipulation and spreadsheet design to communicate results is strongly preferred
Experience in Microsoft Power Platform (e.g. PowerBI, Power Automate) and/or other digital skills is preferred
Strong desire to work with project commercial type data
Benefits
Comprehensive and valuable benefits program
Health and welfare security
Paid time off for rest and renewal
Global profit share scheme
Global Profit Share Plan (paid bi-annually)
401(k) plan with up to 10% company match
Flexible Working
Options for alternative schedules
Ability to work outside of the office for a portion of your workweek
Company
Arup
Arup is an independent firm of designers, planners, engineers and technical specialists offering a broad range of professional services.
10001+ employees
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