Own and update Estimates to Complete (ETC) across projects (change orders, task orders, PBAs, vendor portal entries) to keep forecasts aligned with financial objectives.
Perform monthly budget-to-cost reconciliations and month-end close support to ensure reporting accuracy.
Participate in change-management and risk-assessment meetings; analyze cost trends and exposures and recommend mitigation strategies.
Prepare and validate contract amendment exhibits, change orders, PBAs, and task-order requests for proper budget allocation and coding.
Analyze cost variances, performance data, and trends; produce actionable recommendations to address overruns or forecast risks.
Create tailored financial, budget, and schedule reports for the College Project Director (CPD), CPLT, and PMO using Proliance, Deltek Costpoint, or similar systems.
Maintain project control databases, reconcile program control data, and ensure accuracy of contractor/consultant payment applications.
Administer budget transfers, purchase requisitions, closeouts, and input documentation into cost-management systems.
Work with scheduling teams to assess cash-flow impacts and with staffing/planning to recommend resource-leveling strategies.
Serve as primary contact for college financial requests; support dashboard development and stakeholder briefings.
Assist with special projects and take on extra duties as needed to advance cost-management goals.
Requirements
5–10 years’ professional experience in project/program controls on construction programs (cost control emphasis).
BS/BA in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or equivalent (year-for-year experience may substitute).
Working knowledge of cost & schedule control principles (EVM, forecasting, change management, risk assessment).
Strong Excel skills; experience with Proliance, Deltek Costpoint or similar ERP/cost systems preferred.
Excellent communication, presentation, and teamwork skills; able to operate in a fast-paced environment.
Experience with capital programs for educational/municipal clients and multi-funding-source projects.
Advanced Excel, data-warehouse or reporting tool experience.