Project Controls III – Los Angeles, CA

CMTS LLC • Los Angeles, CA

3d • $185,000 - $215,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

CMTS is seeking a highly motivated Project Controls Cost Manager to support large-scale aviation capital improvement programs in Los Angeles, CA. This role is responsible for overseeing project and program-level cost controls, contract performance analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting activities throughout the project lifecycle. The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership, technical expertise, and experience supporting complex multi-million-dollar construction programs.

Requirements

• Minimum fifteen (15) years of professional experience in project controls, cost engineering, or construction management
• Experience supporting large-scale, multi-million-dollar aviation or airport construction programs required
• Experience evaluating and reporting on Alternative Delivery methods required
• Strong understanding of project controls disciplines including cost management, forecasting, scheduling, estimating, and risk management
• Experience with PMIS platforms such as PMWeb or similar systems
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite applications including Excel and Word
• Experience with Adobe Acrobat required
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work effectively with technical teams, management staff, contractors, and stakeholders
• Self-starter with strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree preferred
• Experience with Primavera P6 preferred
• Project Management Professional (PMP)
• Professional Engineer (PE)
• Certified Construction Manager (CCM)
• PMI Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP)
• AAAE Certification
• LEED Accreditation
• AICP Certification
• Experience with airport capital improvement programs and public agency environments

Responsibilities

• Review cost and contract performance across the Capital Program and identify/report variances, trends, and risks
• Develop and implement policies, procedures, and reporting tools to support program-wide cost controls
• Perform independent analysis of project cost and contract performance throughout all project phases
• Support budgeting, invoice processing, progress reporting, forecasting, resource management, and project closeout activities
• Assist with the administration and monitoring of Program Services Budgets
• Collaborate with Risk Management teams to calculate and report project and program risks
• Develop and coordinate cost recording, monitoring, and reporting practices to ensure compliance, consistency, and accuracy
• Support and mentor project controls and cost engineering staff across the Capital Program
• Coordinate with Finance and Estimating teams regarding Asset Register and project capitalization activities
• Collaborate with Controls teams on expenditure forecasting and financial reporting
• Support responses to internal and external audits related to project controls and cost management
• Prepare executive-level reports, dashboards, and presentations regarding project cost performance and forecasting
• Maintain compliance with client procedures, contract requirements, and industry best practices
• Support project meetings and communicate cost-related updates, risks, and recommendations to leadership teams

Benefits

• 100% company-paid medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life, and long-term disability insurance coverage for employees
• Career advancement and professional development opportunities
• Hybrid work schedule

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior