Project Coordinator IV (Sustainability)

O2 Engineering, Projects & Construction Management•Los Angeles, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Project Coordinator IV – Sustainability provides project coordination, cost management, and financial controls support to the BuildLACCD Sustainability Strike Team throughout the planning, scoping, design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and closeout of sustainability and energy-related capital improvement projects across the Los Angeles Community College District. Under the direction of the Sustainability Strike Team Lead, the role supports the Strike Team Cost Analyst and Project Managers and coordinates with District personnel, Campus Administration, College Project Teams, the Program Management Office, Program Controls, and other stakeholders. The position supports project budget development, funding verification, cost forecasting, financial reporting, and project establishment, as well as Districtwide initiatives involving energy information systems, sustainability and climate action planning, building management systems, decarbonization, central plant optimization, LED lighting, energy efficiency, renewable energy, photovoltaic systems, microgrids, battery energy storage, electric vehicle charging, and electrification. This is a full-time, onsite role in Los Angeles, California, with a stated salary range of $117,000–$122,000. The employer describes the position as a W-2, long-term job with full benefits; no per diem or relocation package is offered.

Requirements

At least five years of recent professional experience in engineering, project management, sustainability, project controls, cost management, or a related field.
A BS/BA degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Sustainability, or a related field; four additional years of qualifying experience beyond the minimum experience requirement may substitute for the required education.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including complex formulas, pivot tables, data analysis, financial modeling, budget tracking, and reporting.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Proficiency with enterprise-level Project Management Information Systems (PMIS), such as Proliance, Trimble Unity, or equivalent platforms.
Strong writing, analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
Ability to work independently, coordinate with diverse stakeholders, and manage multiple project priorities.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting capital improvement projects within large public works or educational facility construction programs.
Experience with project cost management, forecasting, Estimate-to-Complete development, and funding verification.
Familiarity with BuildLACCD or similar capital improvement program financial controls, budget management, and project establishment processes.
Familiarity with Division of the State Architect design and construction processes.
Experience supporting energy efficiency, renewable energy, electrification, or other sustainability-related capital improvement projects.
Familiarity with data visualization or analytics tools for project cost and performance reporting, such as Tableau or equivalent.

Responsibilities

Provide day-to-day project coordination, cost management, and financial controls support throughout the project lifecycle.
Prepare, organize, and maintain project management documents, records, correspondence, reports, and project communications.
Support project establishment and White Paper development by coordinating financial documentation, funding verification, preliminary budgets, cost estimates, and required reviews under BuildLACCD PMO Standard Operating Procedures.
Coordinate with District personnel, College Project Teams, the Program Management Office, Program Controls, and other stakeholders to verify project budgets, available funding, cost estimates, forecasts, and financial requirements.
Coordinate with College Project Teams and PMO Cost Analysts on budget establishment, monitoring, transfers, and financial reporting.
Develop and maintain cost forecasts and Estimates-to-Complete; track Change Order Requests, commitments, and funding availability.
Monitor budgets, expenditures, contract balances, remaining encumbrances, funding availability, and financial risks to identify potential shortfalls.
Work with PMO Cost Analysts to verify project budget and financial forecast accuracy and integrity.
Participate in change management and risk assessment meetings to identify cost trends, risks, exposures, and possible mitigation strategies.
Perform monthly budget and cost reconciliations, support month-end reporting, and review expenditures across funding sources.
Coordinate with scheduling teams to assess cash flow and schedule performance impacts on costs, including variances, overruns, underruns, and forecasting concerns.
Review financial reports, cost performance, and progress data; communicate material variances and potential financial risks to Project Managers and stakeholders.
Track contract Periods of Performance, contract balances, remaining encumbrances, and available funding.
Coordinate invoice oversight and reconciliation with accounting and project stakeholders to support timely, accurate payment processing.
Collaborate with the Program Management Office to validate budget data, support stakeholder dashboards, and maintain program controls databases and financial reports.
Gather physical completion data and coordinate appropriate updates to project budget and forecast records.
Identify funding issues that could delay procurement, contract execution, project initiation, or other critical activities.
Support compliance with District requirements, BuildLACCD PMO procedures, cost management procedures, and bond funding requirements.
Perform other bond-eligible project cost management and coordination duties as directed by the Sustainability Strike Team Lead.