PADCOM Design and Construction Management · 1 day ago
Project Controls Specialist IV (Cost Analyst)
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$125K/yr - $135K/yr
7+ years expPADCOM Design and Construction Management is seeking an experienced Project Controls Specialist IV (Cost Analyst) to support large-scale capital construction projects for the Los Angeles Community College District. This role involves maintaining the integrity of project budgets, forecasts, and cost controls while collaborating with various management teams.
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Responsibilities
Oversee the accuracy and integrity of project budgets and forecasts in compliance with approved standard operating procedures
Actively participate in monthly Estimate at Completion (EAC) meetings, including validation of current EACs and justification of variances
Contribute to change management discussions by identifying emerging cost trends, risks, and exposure factors
Participate in Risk Assessment workshops, providing insight into potential financial impacts and mitigation strategies
Perform detailed cost variance analyses to identify trends and proactively address potential budget impacts
Monitor cost trends and mitigation plans, comparing projected versus actual performance over time
Review project budgets and expenditures to ensure alignment with multiple funding sources and financial goals
Collaborate with schedulers to evaluate cost and schedule performance, including cost overruns, delays, and planned versus actual expenditures
Review and analyze monthly cost and progress reports to ensure alignment with project financial objectives
Analyze staffing plans to identify potential cost impacts such as excessive resource peaks and recommend optimization strategies
Validate cost coding and budget allocations for contract change orders and amendments, assessing schedule and financial impacts
Ensure contracts, purchase orders, task orders, change orders, and amendments are accurately budgeted, coded, and reported
Enforce cost management policies and procedures for capital projects, particularly those with multiple funding sources
Allocate and manage Estimate to Complete (ETC) amounts for Project Budget Adjustments (PBA), change orders, and other financial adjustments
Track and manage ETCs to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting
Prepare comprehensive reports related to budgeting, cost control, auditing, and asset tracking using systems such as e-Builder, Proliance, DELTEK, and other Program Management Office tools
Work closely with Project Managers and Construction Managers to maintain data coding structures, project control tools, and high-quality financial data
Conduct budget and financial reconciliations, address discrepancies, and implement corrective actions
Support management with preparation of regular budget and cost reports
Assist with regular and ad hoc budget, financial status, and forecasting reports for senior leadership
Provide weekly and monthly cost and status reporting support
Perform required data entry for budget and forecast updates
Develop and maintain change management logs in accordance with established procedures
Travel to offsite project locations as required
Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned
Qualification
Required
7–10 years of recent professional experience in project controls, preferably on a capital construction program
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Project Management, Construction Management, or a related field
Additional qualifying experience beyond the minimum may be substituted in lieu of formal education
Strong analytical skills with the ability to organize and interpret complex financial data
Proficiency in financial modeling and advanced Microsoft Excel functions
Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
Advanced problem-solving skills with a strategic approach to financial management
Ability to communicate complex financial concepts clearly to non-financial stakeholders
Proven ability to work independently and meet tight deadlines
Strong business acumen and understanding of organizational financial objectives
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Preferred
Advanced proficiency with program management systems such as e-Builder, DELTEK, Proliance, and similar platforms
Experience using business intelligence and analytics tools such as Power BI and/or Tableau to create dashboards and real-time cost reports
Hands-on experience with data warehousing solutions and managing large financial and project datasets
Strong understanding of cost control and budgeting for large-scale capital projects
Knowledge of project management methodologies and experience collaborating with cross-functional teams to maintain cost baselines and forecasts
Demonstrated ability to integrate multiple data sources across project and financial systems
Experience troubleshooting system integration and data flow issues to maintain reporting accuracy
Company
PADCOM Design and Construction Management
PADCOM strengthens the delivery of complex capital programs from planning through construction, commissioning, and long-term operations.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase