Project Controls Specialist IV (Cost Analyst)

Responsibilities

• Oversee the integrity and accuracy of project budgets and forecasts for large-scale educational facility construction projects.
• Participate in monthly Estimate at Completion (EAC) meetings to validate forecasts and justify variances.
• Conduct thorough cost variance analyses and monitor trends to proactively address budget impacts.
• Collaborate with schedulers to evaluate cost and schedule performance, identifying potential overruns or delays.
• Validate cost coding and budget allocations for contract change orders, amendments, and task orders.
• Manage and monitor Estimate to Complete (ETC) amounts for project budget adjustments.
• Create comprehensive reports related to budgeting, cost control, auditing, and asset tracking.
• Perform budget and financial reconciliations to ensure alignment between forecasts and actual expenditures.
• Support senior leadership with regular and ad hoc financial status and forecasting reports.

Requirements

• 7-10 years of professional experience in project controls, specifically within a capital construction program.
• BS/BA degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Project Management, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Proficiency in financial modeling and advanced Excel functions.
• Strong analytical capabilities with the ability to interpret complex financial data.
• Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to communicate complex financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders.
• Proven ability to work independently and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency with program management software such as e-Builder, DELTEK, or Proliance.
• Expertise in business intelligence and analytics tools, specifically Power BI and/or Tableau.
• Hands-on experience with Data Warehousing solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to integrate multiple data sources from various project management and financial systems.

Benefits

• Salary Range: $140,000 - $145,000
• Medical, Vision, and Dental coverage (100% covered for the employee)
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Accrued vacation pay (10.5 days) and immediate sick pay (6 days)
• 10 days of Holiday pay
• 3% Employer 401k contribution (after 1 year of service)
• Monthly cell phone stipend and company laptop

About the Company

The Tsui Group provides specialized professional services and project management expertise for large-scale infrastructure and construction programs.