CMTS LLC · 11 hours ago
Project Controls Specialist (Cost Analyst)
Portland, OR
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$50/hr - $60/hr
5+ years expCMTS LLC is a company with over 40 years of industry experience, dedicated to fostering a culture of learning and employee well-being. They are seeking a highly motivated Project Controls Specialist to manage contractor progress, ensure compliance with contract documentation, and support project management for capital construction projects.
ConstructionProfessional ServicesProject Management
Responsibilities
Work with Construction Manager and Inspectors to verify contractor field progress to ensure contractor progress payment requests are representative of actual field conditions and payments are processed within statutory timelines
Verify measurement and payment documentation is substantive and accurate
Ensure all required construction contract documentation requirements comply. Recommend mitigation strategies internally and externally
Work with Construction Manager and Project Manager to ensure efficient and accurate administration of engineering construction contracts, perform merit and entitlement analyses to support resolution of change order negotiations, claims, disputes, and disagreements; review acceptability of submitted contractor project schedules and proposed work practices
Work with Construction Managers, Inspectors and Finance staff as necessary to ensure all required FAA support documentation is generated and submitted in accordance with FAA provisions and timelines
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 Portland 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
Strong attention to detail and documentation skills
Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
Problem-solving skills and ability to identify root causes
Professional demeanor when interfacing with contractors and stakeholders
Commitment to safety and quality standards
Benefits
100% company-paid medical
Dental
Vision
401k
Life
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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