Project Controls Specialist - Transportation

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Job Description:

Our Parsons San Francisco / Oakland Bay Area offices have a new position open for a Project Controls Specialist to join our team! In this role you will get to assists in responsibilities related to cost control, budget control, data management, reporting and the project control system for transportation clients such as BART in the region.  This role allows for hybrid remote working ( meaning allowed to work from home 2-3 days per week).

What You'll Be Doing:

• Assists in responsibilities related to cost control, budget control, data management, reporting and the project control system.
• Identifies best practices and coordinate the development and implementation of project controls tools and procedures to support these best practices.
• Hands on, detailed analysis and validation of data to ensure accuracy and reasonableness.
• Organizes program and project level data to enable timely and accurate reports.
• Develops metrics and reports so that accurate and timely information can be provided to management and stakeholders.
• Develops new program and project control processes and procedures related to budgets, estimates, schedules and roll up of program information.
• Reviews proposed project budget and scope changes for proper justification and documentation.
• Troubleshoots project-specific budget, scope, schedule, funding or documentation issues working with other Divisions, Branches or Departments.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Experience in Project Controls work, including planning, budgeting, estimating, forecasting, scheduling, cost control, schedule control, and project reporting
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or Information Technology, Finance/Accounting or Business Administration, or equivalent experience.
• 5 years of more relevant experience with project controls supporting construction projects
• Experience as a Program or Project Controls Specialist in a government agency or infrastructure engineering and construction projects, using state-of-the-art productivity and Project Control tools such as Oracle Primavera, Contract Manager, Unifier, Timberline Gold Job Cost & Accounting System, or similar program management software

Essential Skills :

• Strong working knowledge of project control functions and processes including planning
• Scheduling, cost estimating cost control, change management, financial and project accounting process and systems
• Junior to Mid -level operational experience in above scope of work
• Excellent interpersonal skills, working with others in a dynamic team setting and communicating directly with the task manager and other staff
• Experience in data management and performing Financial Analysis and Projections
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suites (Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, Visio)
• Advanced Excel Skills (preferred)
• Effective Communication and problem solving skills is required
• Self-starter and strong skills in multi-tasking and prioritizing activities based on deadlines and criticality of the work is required.
• Ability to plan and schedule tasks and communicate this schedule to supervisor and other team members to avoid surprises and rework is required.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6 & Ecosys (preferred)
• Certified Project Management Professional (preferred)

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:

Not Applicable/None

This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team.

For more than 75 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in diverse, collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure. We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people’s quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency. Powered by our people, we provide the imagination necessary to support our customers’ visions—and to help them see new possibilities.

Salary Range: 

$70,500.00 - $123,400.00

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace. Diversity is ingrained in who we are, how we do business, and is one of our company’s core values. Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels for minority, female, disabled, protected veteran and LGBTQ+.

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