Project Controls Specialist
About The Position
Exp Federal is seeking a mid-level Project Controls Specialist to join its Construction & Mission Support Group. The role supports project financial management by independently managing cost information and working closely with project managers, accounting, and operational teams. The ideal candidate is analytical, detail-oriented, self-motivated, proactive in communication, and comfortable taking ownership in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. The Specialist will develop and maintain project budgets, cost plans, forecasts, and reporting tools; track commitments and costs; analyze variances and trends; and maintain Estimate-to-Complete and Estimate-at-Completion forecasts. The position also supports invoicing, billing, purchase orders, subcontracts, project setup and cost coding, financial closeout, and audit-ready documentation. Work locations are Atlanta, Georgia; Chantilly, Virginia; or Chicago, Illinois. This is a full-time position with an annual salary range of $76,000–$116,000. Compensation depends on factors including skills, experience, certifications, and work location. U.S. citizenship is required for the position.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business, construction management, project management, or a related field; equivalent relevant experience without a bachelor’s degree may be considered.
- 3–5 years of relevant experience in project controls, project accounting, cost management, construction management, or a related discipline.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft 365 applications used for financial analysis, reporting, and project coordination.
- U.S. citizenship is required in accordance with 8 U.S.C. 1324b.2c.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with project management, construction management, or project controls software, such as Kahua.
- Experience supporting federal government contracts, construction management programs, or architecture and engineering projects.
- Working knowledge of project cost structures, labor and expense tracking, commitments, change management, billing, forecasting, and project closeout.
- Experience supporting multiple projects or programs simultaneously.
- Familiarity with project lifecycle financial management, including project setup, budgeting, forecasting, change management, and closeout.
Responsibilities
- Develop, maintain, and update project budgets, cost plans, forecasts, and financial tracking tools in coordination with project managers.
- Monitor project commitments, actual costs, labor charges, expenses, and remaining budgets to maintain accurate, timely project cost information.
- Prepare recurring cost reports, budget summaries, forecasts, and variance analyses for project and operational leadership.
- Analyze budget variances, cost trends, and potential overruns; communicate findings and recommend corrective actions with project teams.
- Develop and maintain Estimate-to-Complete (ETC) and Estimate-at-Completion (EAC) forecasts by collecting, validating, and reconciling project cost data.
- Review project financial information for accuracy, identify discrepancies, and coordinate with accounting and project teams to resolve issues.
- Support invoice review, billing, purchase order and subcontract tracking, and documentation of project commitments.
- Maintain cost-control records, logs, supporting documentation, and audit-ready project files in Kahua and other business systems.
- Manage project setup and cost coding structures and support budget revisions, change tracking, and financial closeout activities.
- Prepare financial and cost-control portions of project progress reports and provide accurate cost information for internal and client-facing deliverables.
- Collaborate with project managers to improve cost visibility, forecasting accuracy, and overall project financial performance.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Health Savings Account and Flexible Savings Account options
- Company HSA funding contributions
- Company-sponsored long-term disability, short-term disability, and life insurance
- 401(k) employer match
- Wellness reimbursement for fitness memberships and other qualified programs
- Pre-tax funds for qualified transportation and parking expenses
- Learning and Development tuition reimbursement
- Generous PTO policy
- Professional growth and development
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
