Project Controls Specialist

Lochner•Seattle, WA

23h•Hybrid

About The Position

Founded in 1944, Lochner is a trusted infrastructure services provider for aviation, surface transportation and water clients who need high-quality, forward-looking solutions to complex challenges. Our vision is to become a Top 100 leader in the A/E industry, centered on an agile, engaged, and empowered workforce coming together to embrace the art of the possible and make a lasting difference in our world. Are you ready to join us on this journey? As a people-centric company, Lochner’s purpose is to empower our team to put their knowledge to work, enhancing communities across the US. To achieve this, we hire candidates of all experiences and skillsets because amazing things happen when people with diverse backgrounds come together to solve problems. We believe collaboration is more than a buzz word — it is a guiding principle in which every point of view is valued and heard and is the driving force in delivering our best work. At all levels of the organization, we foster an entrepreneurial spirit and culture of autonomy to advance our strategic vision and continually seek our next success story. Lochner – learn more about us As a Project Controls Specialist, you will play a critical leadership role in the planning, monitoring, and controlling of large-scale infrastructure or capital programs. Working closely with project managers, discipline leads, and client stakeholders, you will oversee cost control, schedule management, risk analysis, contract/change management, and data/content management across the project lifecycle. You will ensure that delivery performance is measured, reported, and optimized in alignment with contractual obligations and industry best practices.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Finance, or a related discipline.
Minimum of 10-25 years of experience in project controls, with at least 3 years in a lead or managerial role.
Proficiency in project controls tools such as Primavera P6, Procore, Deltek Acumen, EcoSys, MS Project, Oracle Unifier, etc.
Solid understanding of cost engineering, scheduling, earned value management (EVM), and risk analysis.
Strong analytical skills with a data-driven approach to decision-making.
Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree or professional certification (e.g., PMP, CCP, EVP, PSP).
Experience with large, multi-disciplinary infrastructure or transportation projects.
Familiarity with various alternative contract delivery. (e.g., D-B, PDB, CMGC, P3)
Experience working with public-sector clients or in joint venture environments.

Responsibilities

Lead project controls activities including, but not limited to, scheduling, cost estimating, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting across one or more major programs or projects.
Develop and maintain integrated master schedules (Primavera P6 or equivalent) to support project execution and monitor progress.
Establish and manage project budgets, cost control systems, and cash flow forecasts in coordination with project finance teams.
Perform earned value analysis, variance analysis, and performance trend assessments.
Lead monthly project reporting cycles and interface with clients on all project controls matters.
Implement change control procedures, assessing the cost and schedule impact of scope changes.
Support risk and opportunity management processes, including qualitative and quantitative risk analysis.
Oversee data capture, validation/integrity for reporting.
Monitor/oversee content/document management and configuration controls.
Ensure compliance with corporate standards, client requirements, and contractual obligations.
Mentor and manage a team of project controls professionals, providing guidance and technical oversight.