Project Controls Specialist - Cost Analyst

Job description

Key responsibilities Forecasting & Budget Management: - 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. Change Management & Risk: - 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. Analysis & Reporting: - 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. Controls & Process: - 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 in...