CMTS LLC · 8 hours ago
Project Controls Specialist
Seattle, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$50/hr - $60/hr
5+ years expCMTS LLC is a company focused on impactful infrastructure projects that enhance lives and communities. They are seeking a highly motivated Project Controls Specialist to develop and maintain cost estimates, manage project budgets, and support project scheduling throughout the lifecycle of capital construction projects.
ConstructionProfessional ServicesProject Management
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain project cost estimates at each design phase (conceptual, schematic, design development, construction documents)
Prepare Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) cost estimations for planning studies and feasibility analyses
Review and validate contractor/consultant invoices for accuracy against contract terms
Track and report actual costs against budget, identifying variances and trends
Coordinate with in-house and design consultant resources on cost estimate development
Manage project budgets including tracking commitments, expenditures, and forecasts
Calculate and maintain Estimate at Completion (EAC) for assigned projects
Prepare quarterly cash flow updates and projections
Provide weekly and quarterly project reporting on budget status per Port reporting requirements
Support preparation of Investment Committee Record Forms and budget-related Commission authorization documents
Complete Discretionary Change Documents and track budget impacts of changes
Develop and maintain project schedules from planning through construction closeout
Track schedule performance and identify critical path items
Coordinate schedule updates with Project Managers, design teams, and construction management
Provide schedule status reporting for weekly and quarterly project updates
Support schedule-related risk identification and mitigation planning
Maintain cost and schedule documentation on project SharePoint sites consistent with Port filing structure
Prepare cost/schedule sections of Project Notebooks and Project Definition Documents
Support preparation of memorandums and presentations for Commission authorization
Attend staff, program, Oversight, and Investment Committee meetings as required
Provide project controls input for Monthly Amounts Paid (MAPs) reporting
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Finance, Business Administration, or related field
Minimum 5 years of project controls experience on capital construction projects
Demonstrated experience with cost estimating across multiple design phases
Experience with budget management, forecasting, and variance analysis
Experience with projects similar in scope and complexity including: Civil and infrastructure projects Facility renovations and tenant improvements
Projects in regulated or operationally complex environments
Proficiency in project scheduling software (Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, or equivalent)
Advanced Excel skills for cost tracking, analysis, and reporting
Experience with cost estimating software and databases
Familiarity with earned value management concepts
Strong analytical and data management capabilities
Experience with project management information
Preferred
Certified Cost Professional (CCP) or AACE certification
Planning and Scheduling Professional (PSP) certification
PMP certification
Experience with Port of Seattle or other port authority projects
Experience with IDIQ/on-call contract delivery models
Knowledge of maritime facility construction and operation
Experience with public agency financial reporting requirements
Familiarity with Commission/Board authorization processes
Benefits
CMTS LLC offers 100% company-paid medical, dental, vision, 401k, life, and long-term disability insurance coverage for employees.
Company
CMTS LLC
Founded in 1984, CMTS is a professional services firm specializing in project, program, and construction management.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
K. Hezekiah Harris II
President
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