Project Control Specialist

Bering Straits Native Corp•Anchorage, AK

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Project Controls Specialist supports cross-functional workflows throughout the project lifecycle, with primary responsibility for payroll, timekeeping, labor compliance, project controls, and related system processes. The position monitors and reconciles data across systems including but not limited to: HeavyJob, Costpoint, payroll and certified payroll platforms (LCP Tracker, ASH, etc.), coordinates issue resolution across departments, and supports established controls, reporting, and key monthly processes.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
5 years of experience.
Microsoft 365 Software experience: Excel, WORD, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams
Heavy emphasis on higher-level Excel functionality
Strong analytical, data-management, reconciliation and problem-solving skills.
Strong communication skills and the ability to coordinate across departments without direct authority.
Must be self-directed
Must be detail and deadline oriented
Ability to create and document new processes and teach newly created processes
Must pass a pre-employment drug screening and have acceptable background check results.
If applicable to the contract, must also obtain and maintain the appropriate clearance levels required and must also be able to obtain access to military installations.

Nice To Haves

HeavyJob and Costpoint experience is beneficial.

Responsibilities

Monitor payroll, timekeeping, labor-cost, and certified payroll workflows to support accurate and timely processing.
Review payroll and labor exceptions, coordinate corrections across departments, and track issues through resolution.
Validate and reconcile data between HeavyJob, payroll platforms, Costpoint, certified payroll systems, and related applications.
Verify labor classifications, pay types, labor groups, labor locations, project assignments, wage determinations, and project labor categories are aligned across systems.
Support time entry, payroll corrections, reclassifications, file uploads, certified payroll submissions, and related transactions as needed.
Maintain system mappings, process controls, validation checks, reconciliations, workflow documentation, and exception logs.
Monitor automated processes, reports, interfaces, and file transfers, and assist with testing system updates and workflow changes.
Coordinate key monthly and project-related activities, including AP, AR, equipment billing, project setup, EAC uploads, and recurring reporting.
Serve as a liaison among Operations, Payroll, Human Resources, Project Accounting, Project Controls, Shared Services, Compliance, and external vendors.
Identify recurring errors, workflow gaps, and control issues; recommend improvements and escalate unresolved risks.
Provide administrative and systems support based on business priorities, deadlines, and workload.
Perform other duties as assigned.