Project Controls Specialist - Cost Analyst

Company: PM2CM
Location: Monterey Park
Posted on: February 14, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description • Monitor the overall integrity of the project budget and forecast in accordance with approved standard operating procedures • Provide quality assurance to College functional staff regarding all financial tracking and cost performance • Conduct cost variance analysis of reported data to identify trends and mitigate potential budget impacts • Review, analysis and oversight of monthly cost reports and monthly progress reports • Evaluate contract change orders and amendments for impact on budget/timetable • Review financial section of the Proposed Board Actions for accuracy • Review invoices for compliance and proper coding in accordance with encumbrances • Review task order requests, change orders and amendments to ensure budget availability, accurate cost coding and reporting • Interact with various technical discipline leads to understand and communicate issues and conflicts that may impact the budget • Ensure implementation of District's policies, procedures and plans regarding cost management of capital projects with multiple funding sources • Provide interface support and respond to all College requests for all financial information • Serve as central receiving point for all financial matters for assigned College(s) • Travel to offsite project locations as required • Ability to present data to management in an organized manner • Exceptional communication skills required • Ability to adapt to changing requirements and situations • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment • Ability to work as part of a team • Ability to perform in a business environment, maintaining professionalism in all communications and demeanor. Requirements Minimum Required Qualifications: 3-5 years professional experience in program and/or project controls on a construction program. BS/BA Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business or related degree. Additional qualifying experience in excess to the minimum stated above may be substituted for the required education on a year for year basis. Experience working through the entire project life cycle. Knowledge of theories, principles and practices of cost/schedule management, earned value management, change management, forecasting, and risk assessment. Preferred Qualifications: Experience utilizing Microsoft Office, Advanced Excel Skills, Proliance, Data-Warehouse or other systems used by a large capital program, and any educational facility experience. Benefits Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401(k).

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