Project Controls Specialist III - Capital Program Cost Controls (LAWA)

CLMI Group, LLC•Los Angeles, CA

2d•$165,000 - $170,000

About The Position

CLMI Group is seeking a Project Controls Specialist III – Capital Program Cost Controls professional to support Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) on one of the largest active aviation capital programs in the country. This is a senior-level, high-visibility role embedded within LAWA's Capital Program team at LAX. The Project Controls III will perform independent analysis of cost and contract performance across a multi-billion dollar capital program, develop programmatic controls policies, and collaborate with finance, estimating, risk, and construction teams to ensure program-wide cost integrity.

Requirements

15 or more years of full-time, paid professional project controls experience, preferably on airport or large-scale aviation projects
Previous project controls experience on a large-scale, multi-million dollar construction project required; experience on a large-scale aviation-related project is required
Experience evaluating and reporting on at least two types of Alternative Delivery methods is required
Demonstrated success evidenced by satisfactory performance, acceptance of responsibility, and growth in previous positions; proven accuracy, reliability, and completeness in job accomplishment
Self-starter attitude with a proactive, results-oriented focus; willing and capable of assuming additional responsibilities
Effective oral and written communication skills; must be detail-oriented, highly organized, and able to produce accurate and timely results while maintaining a customer-service attitude
Demonstrated ability to understand a demanding, technical, and complicated construction program; ability to communicate progress and issues to both technical and management-level audiences
Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, etc.) required
Experience with industry PMIS systems such as PMweb or equivalent required
Experience with Adobe Acrobat required

Nice To Haves

Expertise in other Project Controls disciplines including scheduling, estimating, and risk management
Experience with Oracle Primavera Project Planner (P6) Version 6.0 or higher
Prior experience on aviation and large-scale transportation infrastructure projects
Master’s degree in Engineering, Project Management, or related field preferred
Optional certifications may include: AAAE, LEED, PMP, PE, AICP, PMI-SP, or any other relevant Professional Licensure or Certifications
Experience with Primavera Project Planner Version 6.0 or higher desirable

Responsibilities

Using LAWA’s PMIS and other sources, reviews cost and contract performance of the Capital Program and reports variances and risks
Develops programmatic policies, procedures, and reports to ensure proper cost controls across the Capital Program
Performs independent analysis of project cost and contract performance throughout the project life cycle, including budgeting, invoice processing, progress reporting, resource management, and closeout
Assists in the development of and administers LAWA’s Program Services Budget
Collaborates with the Program Risk Manager to properly calculate and report project and programmatic risks
Develops tools and coordinates cost recording, monitoring, and reporting practices for compliance with applicable standards, accuracy, and consistency
Assists and trains cost engineering staff across the Capital Program
Collaborates with Finance and the Estimating team on the Asset Register and project Capitalization
Collaborates with Controls staff on Expenditure Forecasting
Supports controls efforts to respond to internal and external audits
Performs other related duties as assigned