Project Controls Specialist

STV • Los Angeles, CA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

STV is seeking a Project Controls Specialist to join our Project Controls department at our Los Angeles, CA office. STV is a leading national infrastructure-focused professional services firm providing engineering, architectural, planning, environmental, program management, and construction management services for transportation systems, buildings, water, energy, and other facilities. Our Project Controls professionals play a vital role in supporting the successful delivery of complex infrastructure and capital programs through cost management, scheduling, forecasting, reporting, and performance monitoring. This entry-level opportunity is ideal for a motivated and detail-oriented professional looking to build a career in project controls while supporting some of the nation's most significant transportation, infrastructure, aviation, and facility projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, Business, Finance, or a related field.
• 0-2 years of experience in project controls, project management, scheduling, cost management, construction management, or related fields.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.

Nice To Haves

• Exposure to Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, Power BI, Tableau, or similar project controls tools.
• Internship or project experience supporting infrastructure, transportation, aviation, buildings, or capital improvement programs.
• Familiarity with project management principles, cost control, scheduling, forecasting, or performance reporting.
• Knowledge of PMIS platforms such as e-Builder, Kahua, Unifier, Procore, or similar systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist project teams with tracking project schedules, budgets, forecasts, and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Support project controls reporting, dashboards, and status updates for internal and client stakeholders.
• Maintain project controls logs, databases, and performance metrics to ensure accurate and timely reporting.
• Assist with change management tracking, issue logs, and risk registers.
• Support the collection, validation, and analysis of project performance data.
• Assist in monitoring project progress against approved schedules and budgets.
• Help maintain project controls documentation in accordance with company and client standards.
• Support the preparation and maintenance of project budgets, cost reports, and forecasts.
• Assist with tracking project expenditures, commitments, and budget performance.
• Perform basic cost variance analysis and identify trends requiring management attention.
• Support invoice reviews and cost documentation validation.
• Assist with maintaining project schedules using Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, or similar scheduling tools.
• Support schedule updates, milestone tracking, and project progress reporting.
• Monitor project performance indicators and assist with performance analysis efforts.
• Help identify schedule risks and coordinate updates with project teams.
• Prepare routine project status reports, dashboards, and presentations.
• Support the development and maintenance of project controls reporting tools and templates.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, schedulers, cost engineers, and client stakeholders.
• Communicate project performance information clearly and professionally.
• Maintain project controls databases, reporting systems, and project records.
• Support data entry, quality assurance, and document management activities.
• Assist with implementing project controls procedures, standards, and best practices.
• Ensure consistency and accuracy across project controls systems and reporting platforms.

Benefits

• Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable)
• Disability insurance
• Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• 401(k) Plan
• Retirement Counseling
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off (starting at 16 days)
• Paid Holidays (9 days)
• Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year)
• Parental Leave (up to 80 hours)
• Continuing Education Program
• Professional Licensure and Society Memberships

What This Job Offers

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