Project Controls Specialist

EXP US Services • Chicago, IL

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About The Position

Exp Federal is seeking a mid-level Project Controls Specialist to join its Construction & Mission Support Group. The role is based in Atlanta, Georgia; Chantilly, Virginia; or Chicago, Illinois. The specialist independently manages project cost information and works closely with project managers, accounting, and operational teams in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

The position develops and maintains project budgets, cost plans, forecasts, reports, and financial tracking tools. It monitors commitments, actual costs, labor charges, expenses, and remaining budgets; analyzes variances and cost trends; and supports Estimate-to-Complete and Estimate-at-Completion forecasting. The specialist also reviews financial information, helps resolve discrepancies, supports invoices and billing, tracks purchase orders and subcontracts, maintains audit-ready records in Kahua and other business systems, and contributes cost information to project progress reports and closeout activities.

This is a full-time position with an annual salary range of $76,000–$116,000. Actual compensation depends on factors including skills, experience, certifications, and work location. U.S. citizenship is required for the position under 8 U.S.C. 1324b.2c.

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 and timely 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

• Health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision
• Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending 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
• Full-time professional growth and development

What This Job Offers

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